Tully Castle is a ruined castle in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Built near the village of Blaney, the building is a rectangular fortified house that has not withstood the ravages of time. A magnificent château, full of picturesque charm!
Tully Castle is said to have been built in 1619 by the Protestant Sir John Hume, a wealthy Scottish planter who ran the region’s plantations. Originally, the château had 4 rectangular corner towers.
Unfortunately, it was destroyed by arson: during the Irish Rebellion in 1641, the castle was besieged by Rory Maguire, an Irishman who wanted his land back. To achieve this, he stormed the building, murdered the Protestant inhabitants of the castle, and burned the building to the ground on Christmas Day itself.
According to the writings, these acts were extremely atrocious: at that very moment, over 60 women and 15 men were living in the castle. All were killed.
Today, the château remains in its original state. Magnificent with its ruins, some parts of its architecture have remained intact. A godsend for fans of Irish medieval history!
Believe it or not, Tully Castle is haunted! The Irish people were convinced that the building was the object of strange ghostly apparitions… Much of this can be explained by the château’s troubled history: the fire of Christmas 1641 was a dramatic massacre. Many perished, including women and children…
For the Irish, the place is still charged with the spirit of the victims… In fact, many visitors to the castle claim to feel a dark, brooding atmosphere…
Enough to fuel the imagination when it comes to ghost stories and spirits from the beyond!
Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
on the A46, Enniskillen (County Fermanagh) - Northern Ireland
54.457825, -7.805416
30 minutes
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