Askeaton Castle, County Limerick

Askeaton Castle


The Desmond castle was founded by William de Burgo in 1199, Askeaton castle became the dwelling place of the King of Munster. In 1287 the Castle was on the possession of Thomas De Clare. King Edward II, who reigned from 1298 to 1328, granted it to Robert de Welle on 1318. The Earls of Desmond made askeaton castle their principal dwelling place from 1348.

Today's structure dates from the 15th century. the English forces marched against the Desmond's in Oct 1579. they considered the Desmond's as traitors after the refused to accept English rule.

On august 1642, askeaton castle was captured by colonel Purcell of the confederate Catholics and the council of his majesty for the province of Munster. all arms, munitions, garrison horses and goods belonging to the Catholics were surrendered.

Askeaton castle was finally dismantled in 1652 by the Cromwellian forces.

To the west of the castle lies the banqueting hall and it is one of the finest to be seen anywhere in Ireland it was built in 1440 by the seventh Earl of Desmond
The Castle Man