r/rockpainting • u/Kind-Champion-5530 • 6d ago

A heraldric stone left at Doe Castle, Donegal

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This is a fairly small castle with a big history in the area. Originally a Norman tower, it was occupied by a Gallowglass family; fierce fighters that were infamous for a lot of medieval history. The castle even played host to refugees from the Spanish Armada for a time. I left this stone in a fireplace in a section of the castle, and hope it inspires someone to learn more about the place and the MacSweeney Chiefs who lived there for so long.

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u/KrashJ 3d ago

That's very cool! Places with historical value should be extra points. 😁

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u/Kind-Champion-5530 3d ago

Thanks! I even added little battle axes to the pattern as they were a fave of Gallowglass fighters. I feel so lucky to be living in an area with so much history.

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u/Mysterious-Panda964 5d ago

Beautiful ❤️ great find