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History of the Castle

History of Northburgh Castle

An introductory presentation giving the history of Northburgh Castle - invasion, murder, revenge and more!

History of Northburgh Castle

Power and Drama

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Eoghain, the Meic Lochlainn and the Gaelic Kingdom of Aileach

John de Courcy, Hugh de Lacy and William De Burgo

Building a Norman Castle

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4. Edward the Bruce's Sottish Invasion

Invasion, Famine and Defeat

5. The Collapse of English Control in Ulster

Murder, Infighting and Withdrawal

6. Destruction of the Castle

O'Dochartaigh & O'Domhnaill

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8. Preserving the Castle

Creating a Conservation Plan

9. Sources and Reference Links

Websites, blogs and books of interest

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