VENTURE seven miles northwest of Dundalk in Co. Louth and you will find the ruins of Castle Roche.
This once magnificent Norman castle, was placed strategically on a rocky outcrop with extraordinary views of the surrounding countryside.
In its day, a deep moat and strong walls made it a virtually impenetrable fortress for its inhabitants, but for the unlucky soul who built the castle, the danger came from within.
The castle was built at the request of Rohesia de Verdu… (View original article)