R8247 : Castles of Munster: Castletown Coonagh, Limerick
near to Derraun Bridge, Limerick, Ireland

Castles of Munster: Castletown Coonagh, Limerick
The remains of this castle in a farmyard lies close to the Cahernahillia River south of Doon. The view is of the interior, as access to the exterior on the opposite side was not possible on this occasion. Although generally known as an O'Brien castle from their later occupation, it is in fact a Norman keep dating from c.1200 its east end wall still standing over 60 feet in height.
- Grid Square
- R8247 (more nearby)
- Photographer
- Mike Searle (find more nearby)
- Image classification
- Geograph (First for R8247)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 2 October, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 18 October, 2009
- Category
- Castle (more nearby)
- Subject Location
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Irish:
R 8241 4794 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:34.9602N 8:15.6360W - Photographer Location
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Irish:
R 82413 47944
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