County Offaly, nestled in the heart of Ireland, with a rich medieval heritage and 200 documented castle sites that tell the story of its turbulent past. These structures offer a glimpse into the region’s historical landscape. Thanks to the National Monuments Service you can look up at the different sites using the Archaeological Survey Database, link to the Historic Monuments Viewer https://www.archaeology.ie/advice-and-support/locate-a-monument-or-wreck/historic-environment-viewer/ – click on Archaeological Survey Database (bottom left of screen) and you can search by location or monument type, for details on all 200 castle sites in Offaly,
There has been collaborative work over the past number of years between the National Monuments Service and the Heritage Office, further research on the castles of County Offaly. Please see information on Ballindarra and Ballyboy castles available below.
