Ballyloughan Castle

South-east of Bagenalstown stands the remains of 13th century Ballyloughan Castle. The rectangular interior court is surrounded by the curtain wall and a double-towered gatehouse in the centre of the south wall. In 1835 it was noted that 14 stone steps led from the ground floor to the first floor, with the remains of 2 stone steps leading to the second floor. Both towers have a machicolation ov...