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Leap Castle (/ ˈlɛp /; Irish: Caisleán Léim Uí Bhánáin) is a castle in Coolderry, County Offaly, Ireland, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the town of Roscrea and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of Kinnitty on the R421.
Leap Castle, located in County Tipperary, Ireland, has long been a source of fascination and intrigue for historians, tourists, and ghost hunters alike. Rich in history and shrouded in mystery, this ancient fortress has seen its fair share of triumphs and tragedies.
One of the longest continually inhabited Castles in Ireland, Leap Castle has a rich and fascinating history. Leap Castle is thought to have been built in the early 1500’s by the O’Bannon clan. The O’Bannon clan were the secondary chieftains under the ruling of the O’Carroll clan.
Mildred Darby (née Dill; 18 March 1867 – 5 January 1932) was an Anglo-Irish novelist in the Gothic genre and owner of Leap Castle, considered the most haunted castle in Ireland partly due to her input.
17 mar 2024 · Learn all you can about the history of Leap Castle to truly appreciate its foundations and origins and its status today as the world’s most haunted castle. Some parts of Leap Castle have low doorways and ceilings.
22 gru 2023 · Nestled in the heart of Ireland, near the quaint town of Roscrea, lies Leap Castle, a site brimming with history, mystery, and a touch of magic. This castle, often hailed as one of Ireland's most significant historical structures, offers a unique glimpse into the country's rich and varied past.
9 lip 2004 · Located in an elevated site with views sweeping down and across the valley to the Fuarawn River, Leap Castle was the principal seat of the O'Carrolls of Ely. Built in the late fifteenth/early sixteenth century, Leap Castle was burnt to prevent Elizabethan forces taking it in 1558.
