Ballinafad - Wikipedia
WEBBallinafad (Irish: Béal an Átha Fada, meaning "mouth of the long ford") is a village in the south of County Sligo in the west of Ireland. The village overlooks Lough Arrow, and is itself overlooked by the ruins of Ballinafad Castle. The 1st Marquess of Osorno, who became governor of Chile and viceroy of Perú, was born in this area.
Ballinafad Castle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBJun 7, 2013 · Ballinafad castle is in a very picturesque village, Ballinafad, views of lough Arrow are amazing. Pint in The Mayfly is a must especially early evening when the locals go for a delicious pint of Guinness
Ballinafad - Galway County Heritage Office
WEBJun 11, 2018 · Galway library for Ballinafad. Logainm for Ballinafad. NUI Galway Digital Collections for Ballinafad. West Connemara men who lost their lives in WWI (Clifden and Connemara Heritage Society) 1911 Census for Ballinafad. Overview of Ballinfad in 1911. The 1911 census shows that there 17 houses in Ballinafad in 1911.
Ballinafad House
WEBBallinafad House, built in 1827, is a Georgian manor house that has recently gone through an extensive restoration. Set in the beautiful rural countryside of County Mayo, Ballinafad Houseis a unique wedding venue with its own chapel, …
Visit Ballinafad Castle with Discover Ireland
WEBBallinafad Castle. Ballinafad, Co. Sligo. Houses and gardens. This is located in the ancient road called the Red Earls road that linked Ballymote to Boyle. The design was modelled on the 13th Century plan and stands four …
Ballinafad Castle - Castle of the Curlews - Sligo Tours
WEBBallinafad Castle. Known as the Castle of the Curlews, this castle was built around 1590 to protect the pass over the Curlew Hills. It was garrisoned by a Constable and ten wardens from 1610 to 1626 and, after a stout resistance, had to …
Ballinafad Castle, Castle View, Ireland - SpottingHistory
WEBFounded: 16th century. Category: Castles and fortifications in Ireland. en.wikipedia.org. Rating. Ballinafad Castle is an Elizabethan blockhouse built during the Nine Years' War by Captain John St. Barbe on land granted to him by King James VI and I ...
Ballinafad Castle, Ballinafad. County Sligo 1590 - CURIOUS IRELAND
WEBCounty Sligo 1590 - CURIOUS IRELAND. The Castle of the Curlews Ballinafad Castle was built in 1590 and is also known as 'The Castle of The Curlews'. It has had a turbulent history due to its strategic (or dodgy) location that controlled the Red Earl's Road through the Curlew Mountains between south Connaught, north Connacht, and west Ulster.
Ballinafad - Wikiwand
WEBBallinafad is a village in the south of County Sligo in the west of Ireland. The village overlooks Lough Arrow, and is itself overlooked by the ruins of Ballinafad Castle. The 1st Marquess of Osorno, who became governor of Chile and …
Ballinafad Castle - Wikipedia
WEBBallinafad Castle, also known as the Castle of the Curlews, is located in the south of County Sligo in the Republic of Ireland. It can be found on the east side of the N4, overlooking Lough Arrow at the village of Ballinafad. [1] The castle is in ruins and is accessible year round. There are no tours, guides, or fees.
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