Ballyfinboy Castle, near Borrisokane, described by the auctioneers as “steeped in history, set amidst superb countryside”, was withdrawn after bids failed to reach the disclosed reserve price of £100,000. Bidding started at £80,000 but auctioneer Robin Cripp of Andrews and Robertson stopped after seven bids, which failed to reach higher than £93,000.

Ballyfinboy Castle was built by the O’Kennedy clan in about 1480 but was captured by the Earl of Essex in 1599 when its owner Philip Kennedy and all defenders were put to the sword. It has been uninhabited for more than 400 years.

Posted: 04|8|09 at 10:26 am. Filed under: Auction News.