Shanbally Castle
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About this place
Shanbally Castle was located near Clogheen, County Tipperary and built for Cornelius O'Callaghan, 1st Viscount Lismore in around 1810. It was the largest house built in Ireland by the noted English architect John Nash. The castle was acquired by the Irish Land Commission in 1954. On 21 March 1960 the castle, after much controversy, was demolished.
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Getting There & Parking
Shanbally Castle is located in County Tipperary, roughly 67 km (1h drive) from Cork and 215 km (3h 10m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Shanrahan Castle (3.0 km away).
Cork67 km
~1h driveLimerick73 km
~1h 05m driveDublin215 km
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