Dominating the town, Desmond Castle was built in 1199 by William de Burgo and it became the dwelling place of the Kings of Munster. Next to the castle is the infamous Hellfire Club which was built in 1740 (curiously the same year that the friary in town was finally abandoned).
- The Standing Stone: Desmond Castle and the Hellfire Club, Askeaton, Co. Limerick (full overview with additional photos)
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- Desmond Castle – Photo by Corey Taratuta
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- Castle Desmond – Photo by The Standing Stone
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- The Hell Fire Club – Photo by The Standing Stone
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