Dysert O'Dea Castle
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Built in 1480, O'Dea Castle is at the former O'Dea clan stronghold at Dysert O'Dea near Corrofin, County Clare, Ireland.
The Battle of Dysert O'Dea, which drove the Anglo-Normans from the region for over 200 years, took place at this site on May 10, 1318.
Site description from Irish Tourist Board: "Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeological Centre in Corofin is known for its wealth of historical and archaeological remains. Built in 1480 the castle is now an archaeological centre with more than twenty five archaeological and historical sites. Notable aspects are the 15th century Dysert O'Dea Castle itself, two stone forts used during battles between local noblemen in the 16th century and the Saint Tola's High Cross, which dates from the 12th century. There is also an example of a fulacht fiadh, or ancient cooking site. An archaeological trail has been developed to highlight 25 of the field monuments within a 6km radius of the Castle, the most famous of which include a Romanesque Doorway and High Cross."
Further reading: O'Dea: Ua Déaghaidh: The Story of a Rebel Clan, by Risteárd Ua Cróinín (Richard Cronin), Ballinakella Press, Whitegate, Co. Clare, Ireland, 1992. ISBN 0946538077.