Legend has it that in 1639 part of the castle, including the kitchen, fell into the sea. Seven kitchen staff were killed in this incident. The sole survivor was in a corner of the kitchen which didn't collapse.
The castle was abandoned after the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, when the MacDonnells became impoverished as a result of backing the losing side in the Battle.
The property eventually passed into the hands of the Northern Ireland Government in 1928.
It is currently maintained by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and is open to the public.
2 comments:
This is amazing - the history as well as the cool photos you took. I will be very cautious in kitchens!
I would love to see this in person! (It would be a beautiful place to be married!)
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