Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Castle - unclassified
Onagh, County Roscommon, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Onagh
- County
- Roscommon
- Country
- Ireland
- SMR number
- RO051-081----
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The National Monuments Service's description
The castle of Onagh (Caislean Muille Uanach) was built in 1238 as a stronghold against the men of Connacht, and it was burnt by Hugh O'Conor in 1270 (A.C.). This may refer to Dundonnell ringwork castle (RO051-047001-) (Lynne 1985-6, 105; Curley 2011). Otherwise, it was not encountered.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 24 August 2010
References
Lynn, C.J. 1986 Some 13th-century castle sites in the west of Ireland: note on a preliminary reconnaissance. Journal of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society 40, 90-113.
Curley, D. P. 2011 A study of Dundonnell Castle, Co. Roscommon. Unpublished M.A. thesis, National University of Ireland, Galway.