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Ballaghmore

BallaghmoreBallaghmore Castle, situated between Roscrea and Borris-in-Ossory, was built in 1480 A.D. by the local chieftain MacGillpatrick (now Fitzpatrick). Strategically located as they were on the old Irish Road, they defended North Munster. A sheela-na-gig carved in stone is on the front south facing wall-a pagan fertility symbol to ward off evil spirits.

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