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Ballygunner Castle, near Knockboy, County Waterford

Ballygunner Castle is a country house in the Ballygunner area of County Waterford in Ireland. [1] It is believed to be built on the site of a former Viking stronghold.[ citation needed ] The main structure of the house includes a combination of medieval and 17th century building, with evidence of further modifications in the 18th and 19th centuries. [2]

The house has historically been associated with the Fitzgerald/Purcell Fitzgerald family (of Little Island Castle) who were landowners in the area into the 19th century. [3]

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References

  1. "Ballygunner Castle, Ballygunner". antaisce.org. An Taisce (The National Trust for Ireland). Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  2. "Ballygunner Castle, Ballygunnercastle, County Waterford". buildingsofireland.ie. National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  3. "Ballygunner Castle - Fitzgerald/Purcell Fitzgerald (Little Island)". Landed Estates Database. NUI Galway. Retrieved 27 April 2020.

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