Greencastle was constructed by Norman baron Hugh de Lacy during the 1230s to protect the southern approaches to the Earldom of Ulster. After an unsuccessful siege in 1333-34, the Irish captured and destroyed the castle in 1343 and 1375. The royal garrison was later reduced in number and amalgamated with the city of [carlingf] under one constable. CODE left
The strong stone walls of 13th century Greencastle frame views of the Mourne Mountains. The castle is on the southern coast of [ydown], at the mouth of Carlingford Lough, the body of water separating County Down from the Cooley Peninsula of [ylouth]. Its soldiers saw many battles right up to the time of the Bagnals in the 16th & 17th centuries.
Greencastle was constructed by Norman baron Hugh de Lacy during the 1230s to protect the southern approaches to the Earldom of Ulster. After an unsuccessful siege in 1333-34, the Irish captured and destroyed the castle in 1343 and 1375. The royal garrison was later reduced in number and amalgamated with the city of [carlingf] under one constable.
