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1st January 1235

Castlebar (Mayo)

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The town of Castlebar was founded after De Barrie, a Norman adventurer, built is castle there.

The castle was located at the end of Castle Street and was later used as an English garrison.

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Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo, Ireland — Castlebar (Mayo)

Some ancestors associated with these communities

Castlebar (Mayo) , Mayo

Castlebar (Mayo) , Mayo DOB: Sun, 01/01/1860 - 12:00

Castlebar (Mayo) , Mayo DOB: Tue, 01/01/1861 - 12:00

Some buildings associated with these communities

Image - Facebook — National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough, Co. Mayo.

Image - Mayo Club 51 — McHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Images - Connaught Telegraph — Lough Lannagh Lodge (Formerly Creagh Villa), Lough Lannagh Village, Lough Lannagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo