Lost in Ireland: Castles: Adare Castle

the remains of the older hall and river wall

Great Halls were usually incorporated into the main tower of the castle, although stronger walls meant that the hall could be a separate building better served by kitchens and servants.

remains of the later Great Hall and kitchens

The river-side wall of the castle actually contains the remains of two halls. The older hall is smaler and located on the southwest corner of the castle ground. This hall has a basement and some additiona outbuildings. THe later hall, also build into the south wall of the castle. It has footings for a kitchen and is currently being restored, as you can see above.

There is a Franciscan Friary on the grounds, as well. Nearby in Adare is an Augustinian Friary, and White Abbey, the only Trinitarian friary in Ireland (it is now the Catholic Church)

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Details OS Grid:R 471467 9m SW of Limerick 13th c. Anglo-Norman page [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Photos by site by county neolithic sites abbeys and churches castles round towers dublin waterford lovely scenics Links Ireland's Eye Tarheel's Heritage Ireland Athenry.net Castles.org Athenry Heritage Center Discover Ireland	the remains of the older hall and river wall Great Halls were usually incorporated into the main tower of the castle, although stronger walls meant that the hall could be a separate building better served by kitchens and servants. remains of the later Great Hall and kitchens The river-side wall of the castle actually contains the remains of two halls. The older hall is smaler and located on the southwest corner of the castle ground. This hall has a basement and some additiona outbuildings. THe later hall, also build into the south wall of the castle. It has footings for a kitchen and is currently being restored, as you can see above. There is a Franciscan Friary on the grounds, as well. Nearby in Adare is an Augustinian Friary, and White Abbey, the only Trinitarian friary in Ireland (it is now the Catholic Church) page [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
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