Lackeen Castle

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Lackeen Castle, a tower house within a bawn built in the 12th century as a Kennedy stronghold (rebuilt in the 16th century). The castle is located near to Lorrha in North Tipperary, Ireland and is occasionally open to the public. Close by, stands Lackeen House dating from around 1730.[1][2]

Lorrha Missal

It was at Lackeen Castle that the Lorrha Missal was rediscovered in the 18th century, concealed inside a stone wall.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=TN&regno=22400414
  2. ↑ http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/lackeen-castle-lorrha/49162
  3. ↑ Wallace, Patrick F., O'Floinn, Raghnall eds. Treasures of the National Museum of Ireland: Irish Antiquities, 2002, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, ISBN 0-7171-2829-6

Coordinates: 53°05′19″N 8°04′26″W / 53.0886°N 8.0739°W / 53.0886; -8.0739

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