Castleshane, County Monaghan
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Castleshane is a small village on the outskirts of Monaghan
town in the north of County Monaghan
in Ireland
. Castleshane or Caisléan an tSiáin in Irish, translates as the castle (or fort) of the fairies and not the castle of Shane as most believe. The village is situated on the National Primary Route 2 from Dublin to Derry approximately 6 kilometres from Monaghan town and 17 kilometres from Castleblayney
. It is also located approximately 3 kilometres away from the border with County Armagh
and Northern Ireland
.
s and a main 3 story block, but was burned in 1920 and very little remains. The house had 3 centre bays with 3 sided bays to each side with mullioned windows, curvilinear gables and tall Tudor chimneys. All that remains is part of a three storey bay window and gable end - the rest having been demolished. There is also a much extended gatelodge and an unusual bellcote in the walled garden. The former landlord estate is now mainly in ruins and belongs in majority to Coillte, the Irish Forestry body.
It is the birthplace of Irish politician Patricia McKenna
.
It is also the birthplace of Malachy Trainor, local teacher. ornithologist and Irish language activist.
Monaghan
Monaghan is the county town of County Monaghan in Ireland. Its population at the 2006 census stood at 7,811 . The town is located on the main road, the N2 road, from Dublin north to both Derry and Letterkenny.-Toponym:...
town in the north of County Monaghan
County Monaghan
County Monaghan is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Monaghan. Monaghan County Council is the local authority for the county...
in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. Castleshane or Caisléan an tSiáin in Irish, translates as the castle (or fort) of the fairies and not the castle of Shane as most believe. The village is situated on the National Primary Route 2 from Dublin to Derry approximately 6 kilometres from Monaghan town and 17 kilometres from Castleblayney
Castleblayney
Castleblayney or Castleblaney is a town in County Monaghan, Ireland. The town has a population of about 3,000.Castleblayney lies near the border with County Armagh and is on the N2 road from Dublin to Derry...
. It is also located approximately 3 kilometres away from the border with County Armagh
County Armagh
-History:Ancient Armagh was the territory of the Ulaid before the fourth century AD. It was ruled by the Red Branch, whose capital was Emain Macha near Armagh. The site, and subsequently the city, were named after the goddess Macha...
and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
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The Estate
The Landlord Estate was formerly owned by the Lucas family is originally medieval as the original house on the site was constructed in 1591, the Elizabethan or Jacobean style house was built in 1836 for the Lucas Scudamores. Castleshane consisted of a four storey tower with corner bartizanBartizan
A bartizan or guerite is an overhanging, wall-mounted turret projecting from the walls of medieval fortifications from the early 14th century up to the 16th century. They protect a warder and enable him to see around him...
s and a main 3 story block, but was burned in 1920 and very little remains. The house had 3 centre bays with 3 sided bays to each side with mullioned windows, curvilinear gables and tall Tudor chimneys. All that remains is part of a three storey bay window and gable end - the rest having been demolished. There is also a much extended gatelodge and an unusual bellcote in the walled garden. The former landlord estate is now mainly in ruins and belongs in majority to Coillte, the Irish Forestry body.
It is the birthplace of Irish politician Patricia McKenna
Patricia McKenna
Patricia McKenna is an Irish independent politician. She served as a Green Party Member of the European Parliament for the Dublin constituency from 1994 to 2004.-Background:...
.
It is also the birthplace of Malachy Trainor, local teacher. ornithologist and Irish language activist.