Ballymalis Castle

Ballymalis Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.^[2][3]

Ballymalis Castle
Native name Caisleán Bhéal Átha Málais (Irish)
Type	tower house
Location	Ballymalis, Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates	52.084527°N 9.692390°W / 52.084527; -9.692390
Built	early 16th century
Owner	State
Location of Ballymalis Castle in Ireland
National monument of Ireland
Official name	Ballymalis Castle
Reference no.	364[1]

Location

Ballymalis Castle is located 4.3 km (2.7 mi) northwest of Beaufort, on the north bank of the River Laune, near its confluence with the River Gaddagh. The Ring of Kerry runs to the north.^[4][5][6]

History

This castle was built in the early 16th century by the Ó Muircheartaigh (O'Moriartys).^[7] It later passed to the Ó Fearghuis (Ferrises), who renovated it in the late 16th century. In 1677 the manor was confiscated by the British Crown and granted to Sir Francis Brewster,^[8] who granted it to the Eager (Eagar) family.^[9][10]

Building

This is a tower house, partially restored. It is rectangular, with four storeys and an attic, with bartizans in the southwest and northeast corners. Also featured are slopstones, a machicolation, chimneys, fireplaces and decorated windows with mullions and transoms. Some of the alure (wall-walk) survives.^[11]

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