Tyrrellspass Castle dates back to 1411. This is the only remaining castle of the Tyrrells, cousins of William the Conqueror, who came to Ireland in 1169. It was home of the Tyrrells of Fartullagh. Richard Tyrrell, associated with the battle of Tyrrellspass 1597 is the most famous of the extended Tyrrell family.
It was built circa 1411 and was extensively restored in the 1970’s
The castle is approx 20 metres high and follows the general pattern of tower houses, stone built, essentially defensive and comprising a series of superimposed chambers.
The original spiral staircase and one of the original roof beams dating from 1280 can still be seen today. Alongside the entrance door is a murder hole through which intruders could be attacked.
During the Cromwellian invasion of 1650, it is said the castle occupants suffered a great deal and many were executed…
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my name is nancy tyrrell bailey. my father christian tyrrell always told us about his great great...grandfather who killed a king (who was not a good king) do you know if this is the tyrrell who migrated to ireland?
Sir Walter Tyrel (son of Sir Walter Tyrel who was a close companion to King William I, Duke of Normandy, aka William the Conqueror) killed King William II, "Rufus the Red", son of King William the Conqueror with an arrow on a hunting expedition. Rumored to be planned as an accident by the hunting party which included Prince Henry who became King Henry I. The sons of Sir Walter Tyrril became land owners, Barons, Sheriffs with descendants migrating to Ireland. John and James Terrell came to the Virginia colony in the early 1600's. I have pages from a 1835 England history book depicting the death of King William II, killed by Sir Walter Tyrrel.
My grandma was a Terrill by birth. I believe I am related to this Terrill but not sure how closely related I am. Her name was Hazel Terrill of wv later married Fred White my Grandpa. Can you help
My grandma was a Terrill by birth. I believe I am related to this Terrill but not sure how closely related I am. Her name was Hazel Terrill of wv later married Fred White my Grandpa. Can you help
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