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Calls for replica of O'Reilly Castle in Cavan town to be constructed

Aug 19, 2021 07:53 By News Northern Sound
Calls for replica of O'Reilly Castle in Cavan town to be constructed
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Former Fianna Fail councillor Paddy Conaty says that the site is currently an eyesore.

There are calls for a replica of the O'Reilly Castle in Cavan Town to be constructed.

The castle fell into ruin following the destruction of Cavan in the 1600's and none of it remains visible today.

Former Fianna Fail councillor Paddy Conaty says that the site is currently an eyesore and there is an opportunity to encourage greater tourism through such a development.

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He is asking the council to explore alternative funding streams perhaps through the O'Reilly family or sponsorship from a private enterprise to get the projecting going.

Speaking to Northern Sound he said he is fearful the history will be lost if there isn't something done at the site:

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