Foulksrath Castle, County Killkenny Republic of Ireland, Europe
Foulksrath Castle (Irish: Caislean Ratha) is a 15th century Anglo-Norman tower house located in Jenkinstown in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It currently functions as a hostel in the An Óige (Irish Youth Hostel Association) network, which is affiliated with Hostelling International. It was built by the Purcell clan, who also constructed several others nearby. After over three centuries as owners, the family was reduced to living as peasants in the castle stables after it was confiscated by Oliver Cromwell and given to his officers after the Cromwellian conquest of castle was slated for demolition in 1946 but was saved by community support. It was renovated and opened as a hostel in 1948, making it the oldest hostel in Ireland.
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Location: Foulksrath Castle, County Killkenny Republic of Ireland, Europe
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