🏰 O'Dea Castle
Ireland · Europe · 52.91°N, 9.07°W
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O'Dea Castle, also known as Dysert O'Dea Castle, is an Irish fortified tower house, loosely described as a castle at Dysert O'Dea, the former O'Dea clan stronghold, 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Corofin, County Clare. It was built between 1470 and 1490 by Diarmaid O'Dea, Lord of Cineal Fearmaic, and stands some 50 feet (15 m) high on a limestone outcrop base measuring 20 by 40 feet. The tower is adjacent to Dysert O'Dea Monastery, close to the R476 road.
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Quick facts
| Country | Ireland |
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| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 52.91°N, 9.07°W · view on map |
O'Dea Castle is located in Ireland, in Europe.
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