Sometime in the 120 years after its construction the castle was taken by the forces of the Earl of Desmond.

It was built by James, the 7th Earl of Desmond, in about 1440-1459.

Her brother George, born ca. 1614, became the 1st Earl of Desmond.

He married and had one son, Thomas, who succeeded him as Earl of Desmond.

He had met the Earl of Desmond at the monastery without incident.

"My husband always says," she answered carefully, "that the Earl of Desmond seems to live in another world from the rest of us."

He held the title of Earl of Desmond from 1536 until his death in 1558.

For the Earl of Desmond, there would be no pardon, and he was pursued by crown forces until the end.

The Earl of Desmond was slain in the battle.

She may have had the support of the Earl of Desmond.