Location: Kerry County Map
Constructed: 15th century
Listowel Castle is located in Kerry County in Ireland. This impressive Listowel Castle house was constructed in the 15th century.
The history of the castle Listowel
Castle Listovel was the last Bastion of the rebels for
nezazalezhnist Ireland, which resisted the English troops during the
so-called revolts of Desmond or heraldine revolts. The oldest castle
Listovel was built in the XIII century feudal lords Fitzgerald, then
the castle was rebuilt in the XV century feudal lords Fitzmaurice.
The castle was constantly the site of battles and clashes between
the feudal lords of Desmond, the Irish clan o'neill and the troops
of England. On November 5, 1600, the castle fell after a siege that
lasted 28 days. The siege was carried out by an English officer, sir
Charles Wilmot. After the capture of the castle, he commanded the
garrison of the castle.
Then the castle was owned for a long time by the aristocratic family
Gar, who received the title of Earls Listovel after the refusal of
the property of the aristocrats Fitzmaurice-knights of Kerry. Then
the castle was abandoned and turned into ruins.
To this day, only the remains of two of the four towers have
survived. The walls are thick, there is an unusual feature-the
presence of a high arch. Archaeological research shows that at first
the ancient castle of Listovel resembled the castle of Bunratty, in
County Clare, but then the castle was rebuilt. In 2005, restoration
work began, led by the public works Authority in Ireland. Stones for
restoration were made by experts-masters. Stairs to the upper floors
were restored.
Near the castle Listowel in Woodford knights of Kerry, built a new
castle in the Norman style. This happened after 1600.
Not far from the castle is the literary center "Shenhai" (IRL. -
SeanchaĆ). The center is housed in an 18th-century mansion built in
the style of king George. In this center you can learn a lot about
the history of the castle Listowel. The coordinator of the center
today is Kara Trant.