Bremore Castle Balbriggan – Ireland

Bremore Castle is a large tower house located north of Balbriggan, County Dublin. Estimated to have been built in the 14th century, the Norman Barnewalls family held it from the time of construction till 1727, the year in which it was sold. However, the first mention of this castle or its location was in reference to William Rosel De Brimor, who held land in England and Ireland in the end of 13th century. Its deterioration began much before the sale, and by 1783, it was termed as “not many years ago inhabited” by Austin Cooper, a prominent antiquarian of that time. Presently, this grand structure has been reduced to ruins, with the remains standing in place since the mid and late 16th century. Though repairs are being carried out by the Parks Department of Fingal County Council and the Balbriggan and District Historical Society, the work has not been finished in more than a decade. The upper storeys of the castle had collapsed long ago and the castle has, now, been reduced to an expansive single floor structure. Therefore, the two organisations have put up scaffoldings all around the castle to support it in the best possible manner. However, the delays are making it difficult for the two to keep it up in its existing shape, let alone repair it. The locals of the city are angry that very little funds are earmarked for its reconstruction, even though millions were readily available for Malahide Castle located nearby. The neglected site is termed an “eyesore” by them, and hazardous to people who are working in the rubble. The council plans that after reconstruction, it would be open to public and its grounds would become a public park located near Martello Tower and town centre.
This castle is close to public however it is wonderful to walk close to beach watching for wonderful building of XVII century. I can see this castle every morning and evening in the sun from window of my living place.

 

The castle is closed to the public however a walk outside the castle shows the amazing work - See more at: http://www.balbriggan.info/bremore-castle-balbriggan-inside-the-castle-walls/#sthash.e435BBN9.dpuf

The castle is closed to the public however a walk outside the castle shows the amazing work - See more at: http://www.balbriggan.info/bremore-castle-balbriggan-inside-the-castle-walls/#sthash.e435BBN9.dpuf

The castle is closed to the public however a walk outside the castle shows the amazing work - See more at: http://www.balbriggan.info/bremore-castle-balbriggan-inside-the-castle-walls/#sthash.e435BBN9.dpuf