Desmond Tower, Buttevant

Desmond Tower stands as one of three surviving medieval fortifications in Buttevant, constructed circa 1400–1430 by an Earl of Desmond of the powerful FitzGerald family, who controlled extensive territories across Cork, Kerry, and Waterford. The tower was likely built under James FitzGerald, the 7th Earl, known for extensive building projects throughout his domain. Built in random rubble sandst...