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Mountjoy Castle
No tour around the Western Shores of Lough Neagh is complete without a look at Mountjoy Castle. It’s a place that can be easily missed, competing for a drivers attention with glorious views of Lough Neagh, as you pass through the village of Brocagh, close to Stewartstown in County Tyrone.
The ruined castle sits on a small hill overlooking the Lough and the village, boasting fine views across the fields to the water’s edge.
Mounjoy Castle
Built between 1602 and 1605 Mountjoy Castle is testament to one of many turbulent periods of Irish History. Although located deep in the territory of Hugh O’Neill, the native Irish leader and rebellious opponent of Queen Elizabeth I, the castle was a British construction erected in the wake of a tactical retreat by O’Neillites.
Mountjoy Castle
Indeed, the first fort in the area was built by O’Neill and called Fuath na nGall, which translates as ‘Hatred of Foreigners’ (but don’t worry, it’s a bit friendlier there now!). Upon capturing the Fort, Lord Deputy Mountjoy set about the construction of the current castle.
The original building had an eight sided rampart and was sufficient to house 1000 soldiers and 100 horses. The current ruins give a sense of the original castle and of just how imposing and impregnable it must have been 400 years ago.
Mountjoy Castle
Of particular architectural interest here are the distinctive red clay bricks, manufactured locally at Coalisland. A recent renovation project has seen many of these bricks refurbished and returned to their former glory.
The importance of Mountjoy Castle is evidenced by the fact that it was a prized asset for both Irish and English armies, being captured and recaptured by both 1641, 1642 and 1645. King William II even used it for his armies in 1690.
Now, however, the castle is experiencing more restful times as a prized asset for visitors and locals in East Tyrone, who are keen to experience a sense of Ireland’s troubled history.
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Mountjoy Castle
No tour around the Western Shores of Lough Neagh is complete without a look at Mountjoy Castle. It’s a place that can be easily missed, competing for a drivers attention with glorious views of Lough Neagh, as you pass through the village of Brocagh, close to Stewartstown in County Tyrone.
The ruined castle sits on a small hill overlooking the Lough and the village, boasting fine views across the fields to the water’s edge.
Mounjoy Castle
Built between 1602 and 1605 Mountjoy Castle is testament to one of many turbulent periods of Irish History. Although located deep in the territory of Hugh O’Neill, the native Irish leader and rebellious opponent of Queen Elizabeth I, the castle was a British construction erected in the wake of a tactical retreat by O’Neillites.
Mountjoy Castle
Indeed, the first fort in the area was built by O’Neill and called Fuath na nGall, which translates as ‘Hatred of Foreigners’ (but don’t worry, it’s a bit friendlier there now!). Upon capturing the Fort, Lord Deputy Mountjoy set about the construction of the current castle.
The original building had an eight sided rampart and was sufficient to house 1000 soldiers and 100 horses. The current ruins give a sense of the original castle and of just how imposing and impregnable it must have been 400 years ago.
Mountjoy Castle
Of particular architectural interest here are the distinctive red clay bricks, manufactured locally at Coalisland. A recent renovation project has seen many of these bricks refurbished and returned to their former glory.
The importance of Mountjoy Castle is evidenced by the fact that it was a prized asset for both Irish and English armies, being captured and recaptured by both 1641, 1642 and 1645. King William II even used it for his armies in 1690.
Now, however, the castle is experiencing more restful times as a prized asset for visitors and locals in East Tyrone, who are keen to experience a sense of Ireland’s troubled history.
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Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership
About Us
T: 028 7941 7941
william.burke@loughneaghlp.com
http://www.loughneaghlp.com/
Conservation and protection of the built, cultural and natural heritage around Lough Neagh
The natural, historical and cultural heritage of landscapes play an important part in defining who we are and contributes much to our lives today. That's why the Lough Neagh Partnership want to help conserve them and get more people involved in understanding and looking after landscape heritage for the long term. Working in partnership with Councils, government, environmental organisations and local community stakeholders Lough Neagh Partnership have secured a £2.49million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund Landscape Partnership programme to deliver 27 integrated natural, historical and cultural heritage projects around the lough shore over the next five years.
Landscape Partnership schemes put heritage conservation at the heart of rural regeneration. Local, regional and national organisations work together to make a real difference to landscapes and communities. This is done by conserving habitats at landscape-scale, promoting joined-up management, reviving long-lost skills, and much more. As part of the Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership programme:
• Many of the Lough’s wetlands, peatlands and boglands will be restored
• The local community will benefit from new skills development and training opportunities
• Built heritage and archaeological sites will be conserved and researched
• Areas around the Lough shore will be regenerated making them better places to live
• Opportunities for training and volunteering will be created
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Company Name
www.loremipsum.com
info@loremipsum.com
Tlf.: +11 111 111 111
About Us
T: 028 7941 7941
william.burke@loughneaghlp.com
http://www.loughneaghlp.com/
Conservation and protection of the built, cultural and natural heritage around Lough Neagh
The natural, historical and cultural heritage of landscapes play an important part in defining who we are and contributes much to our lives today. That's why the Lough Neagh Partnership want to help conserve them and get more people involved in understanding and looking after landscape heritage for the long term. Working in partnership with Councils, government, environmental organisations and local community stakeholders Lough Neagh Partnership have secured a £2.49million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund Landscape Partnership programme to deliver 27 integrated natural, historical and cultural heritage projects around the lough shore over the next five years.
Landscape Partnership schemes put heritage conservation at the heart of rural regeneration. Local, regional and national organisations work together to make a real difference to landscapes and communities. This is done by conserving habitats at landscape-scale, promoting joined-up management, reviving long-lost skills, and much more. As part of the Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership programme:
• Many of the Lough’s wetlands, peatlands and boglands will be restored
• The local community will benefit from new skills development and training opportunities
• Built heritage and archaeological sites will be conserved and researched
• Areas around the Lough shore will be regenerated making them better places to live
• Opportunities for training and volunteering will be created