BW 4 Templemichael

Direction: heading north Location: Approaching Templemichael castle on your left Coordinates: 51.991963, -7.879429 In 1183 Raymond le Gros established a Preceptory of Knights Templar at Rhincrew, an outpost of which was TempleMichael. The keep was built specifically to control the river crossing. The now ruined Church of Ireland parish church dates from 1823 it was built with a grant from the Board of the First Fruits, and until about twenty years ago was used for worship. TempleMichael is open to the public during the spring and summer. From the Blackwater Valley playlist compiled and recorded by John Ward © 2011 Racontour Productions