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1182:Dough Castle
1147:Croom Castle
1137:Castle Otway
1127:Castle Maine
1102:Cahir Castle
1077:Black Castle
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1152:Curraghmore
1037:Adare Manor
1014:Trim Castle
929:Loftus Hall
914:Leap Castle
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1661:Categories
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1222:Fota House
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1332:Red House
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