Castlemore's Castle, County Carlow


Built towards the end of the twelfth century by Raymond le Gross. but only the ruins and the cemetery remains. Rathsillan was known as Castletown or Fothered; but eventually became known as Castlemore. The panoramic view makes it worthwhile seeing. Nothing in the whole landscape betrays the historical importance of the spot, except the old mote itself - and the ancient graves of a country graveyard.
The Castle Man