One of Grace O'Malley's strongholds, Kildownet Castle is located on the south eastern corner of Achill Island in County Mayo. Known as the Pirate Queen, Grace (or Granuaile) lived in the 16th century. A famous meeting with Queen Elizabeth in 1593 to bargain for the release of her sons and half brother is recorded in the Queen's state papers. The castle is also known as Granuaile's Tower, or the Tower at Kildavnet.
You can see more pictures of Granuaile's Tower on Rambling Traveler.
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