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Built in the 15th Century by John St Ledger, this castle served as a stronghold for the defence of the Pale. In 1641 the town was of major strategic importance and was the scene of a major struggle between Sir Phelim O’Neil and the English commander Sir Henry Tichbourne who stationed a garrison in Ardee. Prior to the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 both James II and William of Orange stayed at the castle, James using it as his headquarters in the month prior to the battle. In 1805 the castle was handed over to the Louth Grand Jury and converted into a courthouse and prison. The building is still used as a courthouse today.

Description
Built in the 15th Century by John St Ledger, this castle served as a stronghold for the defence of the Pale. In 1641 the town was of major strategic importance and was the scene of a major struggle between Sir Phelim O’Neil and the English commander Sir Henry Tichbourne who stationed a garrison in Ardee. Prior to the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 both James II and William of Orange stayed at the castle, James using it as his headquarters in the month prior to the battle. In 1805 the castle was handed over to the Louth Grand Jury and converted into a courthouse and prison. The building is still used as a courthouse today.