Leap Castle | |
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Caisleán Léim Uí Bhánáin | |
Coolderry, Ireland in Ireland | |
Site information | |
Owner | Privately Owned |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Restored |
Website | https://leapcastle.net |
Site history | |
Built | 1250 AD |
Built by | O'Bannon clan (possibly) |
Materials | Stone |
Events | Irish Civil War |
Leap Castle (/ˈlɛp/; Irish: Caisleán Léim Uí Bhánáin) is a castle in Coolderry, County Offaly, Ireland, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the town of Roscrea and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of Kinnitty on the R421.