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Subject: [HACKETT-L] Re: Castle of the Hackett family, Southern Ireland
Date: 6 Dec 2003 17:29:12 -0700

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I aim to do a trip to here in the next few days

Hackett Castle, Co. Galway

The ruins of 13th century tower house stand at the foot of the famed Knockma. It was built by the Hacketts, a Norman family who established themselves along the east side of Lough Corrib, having driven the O' Flahertys across the lake to Connemara.

The Kirwans, one of the tribes of Galway settled there in the 15th century.

My own history shows me to be descended from a french noble who acceeded to lands given to him after the 1066 invasion of England at Hastings.

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