A 16th century illustration of the capture of Cahir Castle built circa 1142 by Conchobar Ua Briain, King of Thomond, County Tipperary, Ireland. In 1599, the castle was captured after a three-day siege by the army of the Earl of Essex and was, for a year, put under the charge of Sir Charles Blount.

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Size: 4383px × 3522px
Location: Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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