S1 • E4 Jul 13, 2014
7.25.0
With the confederate and Cromwellian wars of the 1640s and 1650s followed by the Williamite wars in the 1680s and 1690s, Irish castles played key roles throughout the 17th century and this program documents some of the most affected and important strongholds during this period like the strategic military castles in Limerick, Birr, Kilkenny, Athlone and finally the ruins of Aughrim Castle - scene of the bloodiest battle on Irish soil.
