Nostalgia
History Tours
By Brian Hoban, Local Historian Castlebar
9, Jul 2014 - 16:20

A Guided History of Old Town Castlebar will take place each Friday, Saturday & Sunday during July and August starting at Tourist Office at 10.30 a.m.

Among the topics covered in this fascinating tour are:

● The establishment of a castle by George De Barrie in 1235

● The granting of a Charter of Incorporation by King James 1st in 1613

● The defeat of the Redcoats in "the Races of Castlebar" on 27th August 1798

● The foundation of the Land League by Michael Davitt in 1879.

In addition a guided tour of Murrisk Heritage Loop Walk will take place each Saturday commencing at Campbell's Pub, Murrisk at 2.30p.m.

For details call Brían at 087 9234504