Bargy Castle
Bargy Castle is a Norman fortress near the village of Tomhaggard in the Barony of Bargy, County Wexford, Ireland, some 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south-west of Wexford town. The name Bargy derives from Ui Bhairrche, the name of a local tribe.
| Bargy Castle | |
|---|---|
| Near Tomhaggard, County Wexford in Ireland | |
Bargy Castle | |
Bargy Castle | |
| Coordinates | 52°13′21.8″N 6°29′33.0″W |
| Type | Norman fortress |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Chris de Burgh |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 15th century |
| Built by | Rossiter family |
| In use | 1667-present |
The building is a square keep to which two wings have been added at right angles during the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries. The keep itself is in good condition, having been renovated several times.
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