Kileen Castle, in Dunsany Co Meath was constructed in around 1180, the current building is a restoration of a largely 19th century castle that was burnt out in 1981.
The original structure at Killeen Castle is said to have been a Norman fortification, and held from 1172 by the Cusack family. Killeen Castle was the seat of the de Cusacks for over 250 years until Lady Joan de Cusack (1441), with her husband, Sir Christoper Plunkett built a church beside the castle. This church is now considered a national monument.
In 1966, scenes for the film Casino Royale were filmed at the castle. The castle was named ‘Castle McTarry’ during this movie.
