Mountjoy Castle
About this place
Mountjoy Castle is a ruined fortification situated near the village of Brockagh, in Magheralamfield townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on a hill overlooking Lough Neagh. The castle played a role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641 when it was captured by the forces of Felim O'Neill of Kinard under the command of Turlough Gruama O'Quinn. The castle is a State Care Historic Monument in the Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council area, at grid ref: H9015 6870.
Getting There & Parking
Mountjoy Castle is located in County Tyrone, roughly 56 km (50 min drive) from Belfast and 174 km (2h 35m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 311 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Drumcairne House (2.6 km away).
311 m from landmark
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