Burnchurch Castle and Turret

Built in the 15th or 16th century by the Fitzgerald family, known also by the surname of Barron and Baron, Burnchurch Castle is situated in the townland and the grounds of the former large estate of Farmley, 10.2 kilometres (6.4 miles) south west of the city of Kilkenny. It was continuously occupied until the early 19th century. Burnchurch was originally named Cill Dalláin, meaning 'The Church...