Redwood Castle

Republic of Ireland, Ireland

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Redwood Castle is a restored medieval castle near Lorrha in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Originally built around 1210 by the Anglo-Norman de Cogan family, it occupied a strategic position near the River Shannon and served as part of the region’s frontier defenses. In the 14th century, the castle passed to the MacEgan family, a renowned clan of hereditary lawyers and scholars.

They transformed it into an important center for the study of Brehon Law, Ireland’s traditional legal system, and established a respected school of law and history within its walls. The castle was burned and confiscated during Cromwell’s conquest of Ireland in the mid-17th century and remained a ruin for more than 300 years.

It was carefully restored in the 20th century and today stands as one of Ireland’s best-preserved tower houses, celebrated for its rich history, medieval architecture, and connection to Gaelic learning and culture.