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Foulksrath Castle is a privately owned 15th century Tower House in Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny, Ireland. Located about 12 kms outside the Medieval city of Kilkenny it is a well preserved and restored Norman Tower House. Most of the Bawn (outer) wall and some ancillary structures also survive in addition to the main tower. A ] has been added over the centre of the tower, though the open-air walk along the tower's ] ] has been preserved and is still accessible. A narrow spiral staircase connects the four stories. The remains of a moat protect the outer walls of the tower. The moat is believed to have existed since the original structure was built some time in the early 13th century. It is probable that the earlier building was incorporated into the present structure. | ||
| Stories have circulated that Foulksrath Castle is ] by the daughter of the original owner, who was supposedly killed in the tower{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}. A ] television crew of British ] hunters visited in 1992. Other ghosts include a woman who was killed by her lover and haunts the castle by creating the scent of lilacs. The owner/keeper of the castle has claimed to see ghosts as well{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}. | Stories have circulated that Foulksrath Castle is ] by the daughter of the original owner, who was supposedly killed in the tower{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}. A ] television crew of British ] hunters visited in 1992. Other ghosts include a woman who was killed by her lover and haunts the castle by creating the scent of lilacs. The owner/keeper of the castle has claimed to see ghosts as well{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}. | ||
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Foulksrath Castle (Template:Lang-ga) is a 15th century Anglo-Norman tower house located in Jenkinstown in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
It was built by the Purcell clan, who also constructed several others nearby. After over three centuries as owners, the family was reduced to living as peasants in the castle stables after it was confiscated by Oliver Cromwell and given to his officers after the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. The castle was slated for demolition in 1946 but was saved by community support. It was renovated and opened as a hostel in 1948, making it the oldest hostel in Ireland. It operated in the An Óige (Irish Youth Hostel Association) network, which is affiliated with Hostelling International. The hostel is now permanently closed.
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Foulksrath Castle is a privately owned 15th century Tower House in Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny, Ireland. Located about 12 kms outside the Medieval city of Kilkenny it is a well preserved and restored Norman Tower House. Most of the Bawn (outer) wall and some ancillary structures also survive in addition to the main tower. A pitched roof has been added over the centre of the tower, though the open-air walk along the tower's crenellated battlement has been preserved and is still accessible. A narrow spiral staircase connects the four stories. The remains of a moat protect the outer walls of the tower. The moat is believed to have existed since the original structure was built some time in the early 13th century. It is probable that the earlier building was incorporated into the present structure.
Stories have circulated that Foulksrath Castle is haunted by the daughter of the original owner, who was supposedly killed in the tower. A BBC television crew of British ghost hunters visited in 1992. Other ghosts include a woman who was killed by her lover and haunts the castle by creating the scent of lilacs. The owner/keeper of the castle has claimed to see ghosts as well.
External links
52°44′59″N 7°18′58″W / 52.749614°N 07.315992°W / 52.749614; -07.315992 (Foulksrath Castle Facebook page)
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