Puck's Castle
A 16th-century tower ruin with links to the Púca and King James II.
Puck's Castle is a ruined tower in Rathmichael, County Dublin, Ireland. It was likely built in 1537 by Peter Talbot to defend the Pale against the O'Toole clan. The name comes from the Celtic spirit the Púca, and local legend holds the castle is haunted.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Puck's Castle Lane, Rathmichael, County Dublin, Ireland
- Built
- c. 1537
- Elevation
- 134 m / 440 ft
Facts from the source article.
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