The Castle that Bad King John built: Carlingford
(Okay, he didn't 'build' it, but he ... helped!)
The Cooley Peninsula is a wonderful place for a break and King John's Castle is a fascinating site in Anglo-Norman #Carlingford Town. It's been home to the #Norman Verdon, Lacy and Burgh families as well as being the #Irish base for the Dukes of York and their descendants.
Do check out these videos which touch on some of the places mentioned in the video:
DUNDRUM CASTLE: • A Day Out at Dundrum Castle
CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE: • A WALK AROUND CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE
LIONHEART BY BEN KANE: • A chat with Lionheart author Ben Kane
And, as I mentioned, I write novels set during the Norman invasion of Ireland. If you'd like to know more find me on Twitter @ruadhbutler or on find my author page on Facebook.
PLEASE DO MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY NOVELS ABOUT THE NORMAN INVASION OF IRELAND:
SWORDLAND by Ruadh Butler: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/edw...
LORD OF THE SEA CASTLE by Ruadh Butler: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/edw...
THE EARL STRONGBOW by Ruadh Butler: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/edw...
Cheers,
Ruadh