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Ballybur Castle, the ancient seat of the Comerford clan, is a five storey 16th century towerhouse not far south of the medieval city of Kilkenny.

It was built by Richard Comerford about 1588. Despite the violent times, it seems to have maintained a fairly peaceful existence. It was one of the seats of the powerful Comerford family and is now the only one remaining.

Ballybur Castle is typical of the single family castles of that period, built primarily for protection against warring groups travelling the countryside.

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