Moyry Castle - Caisleán na Maighre

Moyry Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Maighre) was built in 1601 and is situated in the townland of Carrickbroad (Irish: Carraig Bhrádach) in County Armagh, in the north of Ireland (Irish: Contae Ard Mhacha, Tuaisceart Éireann). The building which is three stories high stands on solid rock and is square with unusual rounded corners. It is close to the village of Jonesborough (Irish: Baile an Chláir) in the Ring of Gullion about 5 miles (8 km) south of Newry. Further information on the building and its strategic importance is given on Ring of Gullion - Experience Gullion website below.

Link and Image: Moyry Castle - Ring of Gullion Experience Gullion and image courtesy of their website.

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