The castle structure is battered and broken - it’s hard to imagine the full extent of the buildings which covered the rock.

Thankfully Grana is long gone. Dispatched by the mighty Finn!

Documenting our Heritage

Carrigogunnel Castle,

Limerick

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Carrigogunnel commands an amazing view across the Shannon estuary and down Co. Limerick.

We spot another interesting location on the horizon.

The ruined walls of Carrigogunnel Castle

Before the castle was built on the rock, here dwelt the hag Grana

- who made desolate the surrounding countryside.

Click on the VR to get a better idea of the layout of this crazy ruin.

The hag Grana would toil and watch, nor think it labour, so the death of a victim rewarded her vigils.

Every evening did she light an enchanted candle upon the rock, and whoever locked upon it died before the next morning’s sun arose. Numberless were the victims over which Grana rejoiced.