EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 3 MIN
Ballynakill Castle, County Tipperary | Ireland's Forgotten Fortified House
from Whispering Stones
Journey to the hidden ruins of Ballynakill Castle in County Tipperary, one of Ireland's most unusual fortified houses. In this episode of Whispering Stones, Bernice Cooke explores the history of this remarkable Butler stronghold near Roscrea, its impressive 17th-century architecture, vast defensive bawn walls, and the families who once called it home. Discover the stories behind one of Ireland's finest surviving bawns and a castle now slowly reclaimed by nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Journey to the hidden ruins of Ballynakill Castle in County Tipperary, one of Ireland's most unusual fortified houses. In this episode of Whispering Stones, Bernice Cooke explores the history of this remarkable Butler stronghold near Roscrea, its impressive 17th-century architecture, vast defensive bawn walls, and the families who once called it home. Discover the stories behind one of Ireland's finest surviving bawns and a castle now slowly reclaimed by nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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