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	Castletown - Ancient Capital of Mann
		Tony Brown was re-elected to the House of Keys, as MHK for Castletown, in the November 2006 General Election.
		Castletown, once the Capital of the Isle of Man and the seat of Tynwald, the Island's parliament, still has many interesting and historic attractions.
		This web publication celebrates Castletown as an active community which still manages to retain its heritage and charm.
	www.castletown.org.im (350 words)

	Heritage Ireland - Castletown (Kildare)
		Castletown is the largest and most significant Palladian style country house in Ireland.
		Both Mr Guinness and subsequently the Castletown Foundation, who acquired the house in 1979, devoted considerable effort and resources to maintaining the house and restoring the principal rooms to a high standard.
		Castletown was transferred to state care on 1 January 1994.
	www.heritageireland.ie /en/HistoricSites/East/CastletownKildare (0 words)

	Irish Georgian Society - Castletown House
		The design of the building led to the construction of Leinster House and from thence to the White House in Washington, D.C. The estate was begun in 1722 by William Conolly (1662-1729), Speaker of the Irish House of Commons.
		Castletown House reflects the balance of that philosophy with a great central block of grey stone flanked by golden Ardbraccan stone curved colonnades which join the kitchen and stables to the main house.
		Castletown was formerly the headquarters of the Irish Georgian Society, who rescued the building, restored it, and furnished it with Irish furniture and paintings of the period.
	www.irish-architecture.com /igs/castletown.html (309 words)

	Castletown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Castletown (Balley Chashtal in Manx) is a town in the south of the Isle of Man.
		Castletown's population is 3,100 (according to the 2001 census).
		To the north is Ballasalla, the north-west the village of Ballabeg and to the west Port St. Mary and Port Erin.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castletown (404 words)

	Castletown Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		The village of Castletown lies on the south side of Dunnet Bay, five miles east of Thurso.
		Castletown was created to provide accommodation for the workers in the flagstone quarries Traill established in the area to commercially exploit a material long used for local buildings and field boundaries.
		To the east of the harbour is the impressive ruin of the very large Castletown Mill, built by Traill in 1818 to process corn from the surrounding area.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /castletown/castletown (411 words)

	IOMNHAS vol 3 no 3 p208/217 - Notes on Old Castletown
		Castletown is perhaps the most interesting of Manx towns, but of its history, apart from that of Castle Rushen, very little is known until we reach times comparatively recent.
		Castletown was intimately associated with the struggle between Church and State, which, in 1722, culminated in Bishop Wilson's imprisonment in Castle Rushen.
		Castletown was not apparently influenced so much as Douglas by the smuggling traffic nor by the settlement of English debtors, which was such a feature of the Manx life of the period.
	www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/iomnhas/v033p208.htm (3877 words)

	History of the closed Lifeboat Station at Castletown
		With her carriage she was moved to Castletown at the end of July Mr James Burman was appointed the Hon.
		However this failed and at 5 o'clock on the 18th a messenger was sent from Derbyhaven to Castletown to summon the Lifeboat.
		During April 1888, Castletown lifeboat member George E Kelly made a shore boat rescue for which he was to be awarded a silver medal of the Institute for his prompt and decisive actions in the saving of four lives.
	www.portstmarylifeboat.org.im /ctown.htm (6968 words)

	Castletown House, County Kildare
		It may justly be said that Castletown is the largest and most splendid country house in Ireland, but it is also arguably the most important for it introduced sophisticated Palladianism from the continent and brought about a revolution in Irish architecture.
		The interior plan of Castletown was probably largely devised by Pearce, although it incorporates some archaic features, such as the arrangement of rooms in an enfilade along the ground-floor garden front.
		Castletown's interior was largely created during the time of Tom Conolly, the Speaker's great nephew, who inherited the property in 1758 when he was twenty four.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/travel/attractions/houses/castltwn.shtm (839 words)

	Laois SHC 2003: Castletown V Rathdowney
		Castletown opened the scoring immediately after the throw-in when on 55 seconds David Cuddy in the No.14 shirt though operating at midfield shot their first point of the day.
		Castletown's Barry McKelvey had an excellent chance of a score early on in the 2nd half when he went on a magnificent solo-run only to be stopped in his tracks by a magnificent block by Pat Mahon.
		Castletown added another point before in the 52nd minute Castletown started to take over and were rewarded when a move from John Palmer in centrefield lobbed the ball in and Barry McKelvey broke the ball down to David Cuddy who with his first strike on the ball sent it to the back of the net.
	www.laoisgaa.utvinternet.ie /280603.htm (548 words)

	James Family - Isle of Man Tour
		Castletown has a population of approximately 3,000 housed in some 1,300 dwellings.
		The small, three-storeyed building stands in the shadow of Bridge House, the Castletown home of the Quayle family of Bridge House and Crogga, which dominates the north-eastern side of the harbour and reflects the prominence of the Quayle family in the life of the Islands capital in the 18th century.
		To round off a visit to Castletown a trip on the steam railway is always a treat.
	www.iom.org /iom/tour_castletown.html (586 words)

	Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Castletown House, Celbridge, was built in 1722 for ‘Speaker’ William Conolly, the speaker of the Irish House of Commons from 1715.
		Castletown was then inherited by her nephew William.
		In 1965, Castletown was put up for auction by Lord Carew, whose mother was a member of the Conolly family.
	kildare.ie /heritage/historic-sites/castletown-house.asp (286 words)

	Castletown Insurance - Our Team
		Having joined Castletown when it was formed, initially as an insurance executive, she is a key member of our accounting staff.
		During this period she was responsible for all insurance matters relating to the management of captives.
		Suzy joined Castletown Insurance Services Limited in January 2001 as an Account Executive with responsibility for the day to day running of a number of clients' underwriting and claims work.
	www.castletowninsurance.com /1team.htm (886 words)

	History of Castletown Hockey Club
		The Club in its current form was established in 1988, when the two teams Celts and Southerners merged to create Castletown, which then became one of the first clubs to help form the Manx Hockey Association.
		Castletown hockey club is a well established field hockey club based in the south region of the Isle of Man.
		The club is closely affiliated with Castle Rushen High School, it being the location of its home astro pitch and indoor facilities which are all used for training and weekly games.
	www.castletownhockey.co.uk /History.htm (242 words)

	Irish Times Article - Guinness sells last link with Castletown
		The Hon Desmond Guinness is selling his last remaining interest in the Castletown estate in Co Kildare - an original gate lodge along with 12 acres of riverside land and a modern chalet-style house.
		With Castletown House itself in state ownership since l994, the sale of the land and dwellings will sever the Hon Guinness's ownership links with the estate.
		Castletown House was built in 1722 for William Connolly, speaker for the Irish Houses of Parliament and is the only house in Ireland designed by the Italian architect Alessandro Galilei.
	www.ireland.com /newspaper/property/2005/0512/3467238952GUINNESSGUINNESS_AGU.html (0 words)

	Castletown House - Farmhouse Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
		Castletown House is a beautifully restored early 19th century family home situated on a working farm, within easy walking distance of the picturesque village of Donaghmore — setting for the film 'All Things Bright And Beautiful' which included such stars as Gabriel Byrne, Tom Wilkinson, Gabrielle Reidy, Ciaran Fitzgerald and Kevin McNally.
		Castletown House is Bord Failte Approved and has won no less than three Major Agri-tourism Awards and is also recommended by Brittany ferries, Dillard & Causin, Frommers and Bed and Breakfast Treasures.
		Castletown House is a member of Town and Country Homes and Laois Tourism and Midlands East Tourism.
	www.castletownguesthouse.com /index.html (179 words)

	Castletown Heritage Centre:The complete history of Castletown and the parish of Olrig, from Neolithic times to present ...
		Castletown Heritage Centre:The complete history of Castletown and the parish of Olrig, from Neolithic times to present day.
		Castletown Heritage was set up in 1986 to safeguard and develop the history, character and crafts of the parish of Olrig, Caithness.
		Castletown Heritage was set up to protect and preserve the history and heritage of the village of Castletown and the parish of Olrig.
	www.internet-promotions.co.uk /Castletown/index.htm (634 words)

	Isle of Man Guide - CASTLETOWN
		Tracing its origins back to 1090, Castletown holds true as one of the oldest towns in the British Isles.
		Fishing boats continue to fill the harbour, though Castletown saw the end of major commercial traffic to its port in the 1970's.
		Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band in concert at the Villa Marina Starting at 8pm.
	www.iomguide.com /castletown.php (0 words)

	Old Castletown
		I have seen Castletown Harbour during a Saturday and Sunday in the herring fishing season so full of schooners, smacks and fishing boats, that you could walk from one side to the other of the Harbour on them.
		Castletown Pier and Lighthouse were built 99 year.; ago, the Quay known as the old Quay being then the only protection to the harbour from the Southwest gales.
		I have seen Castletown Market Place, and the yards and lanes of both the Union and George hotels, absolutely full of these horse-round-abouts during an afternoon, and there would also be a good few in the mornings, making Castletown their dinner centre.
	www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/towns/castltwn/oldc2.htm (2996 words)

	04-11-2002 :2 GOAL SALVO SEES BIRR TO VICTORY AT A COLD O'MOORE PARk
		Simon Whelehan got the opening score for Birr with a point from play in the eleventh minute before Padraig Cuddy restored Castletown's two point lead in the 14th minute and with it still all to play for as we approached the end of the first quarter.
		Then disaster struck as with his first touch of the ball Birr sub Dylan Hayden crashed the ball to the back of the Castletown net and there was nothing John Lyons or his defence could do about it and now the Offaly men were two points in front.
		But it was too late for Castletown and a Dylan Hayden point from play in the 3rd minute of injury time left a goal between the sides at the finish.
	www.geocities.com /coilind/ctownbirr2002.htm (811 words)

	Caithness CWS - Community - Museums - Heritage Society - Castletown Heritage Society Page 1
		After the flagstones were cut into a regular shape they were transported by bogie track to the harbour where they were stacked, ready for loading into a schooner so they could be delivered to ports around Britain and many other parts of the world.
		The heyday of the flagstone industry in Castletown was from 1814 to 1914.
		Flagstone workers built the original part of the village of Castletown as they were allowed to take home single faced stone with which to build a house.
	www.caithness.org /community/museums/castletownheritage/intro.htm (566 words)

	castletown
		The Church of the Union was situated in Castletown and the Incumbent listed as the Reverend Robert Longfield.
		Longfield became Rector in 1813 and the Patrons of the Parish were the King and the Bishop of Meath alternately.
		Castletown-Kilpatrick Church was later united to Kilshine and Donaghpatrick Church, Castletown and Kilshine closing in the mid-1960's.
	homepage.eircom.net /~kellsnet/churches/castletown.htm (594 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Castletown
		Hotels in Castletown, New Hotel reservations in Castletown.
		Castletown Hotels Save up to 75% on Castletown Hotels Pay at check-in.
		The coast is rocky with precipitous cliffs; the Calf of Man is a detached rocky islet off the southwest coast.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Castletown (306 words)

	RTE.ie Entertainment - Aristocrats discussion at Castletown House
		The mini-series 'Aristocrats', based on the true story of the four Lennox sisters, daughters of the 18th century Duke of Richmond, will be the subject of a special event at Castletown House in Celbridge, Co Kildare on 20 July.
		It tells the story of the marriage of Emily Lennox to James FitzGerald, Earl of Kildare, in 1747, and the subsequent marriage of her sister Louisa to Tom Conolly of Castletown.
		Tickets for this event at Castletown House are available from Catherine O'Connor at the Office of Public Works on 01 6476586.
	www.rte.ie /arts/2006/0707/aristocrats.html (238 words)

	Isle of Man - Castletown Golf Links Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Castletown Golf Links Hotel is situated on the south-eastern tip of the island on the Langness Peninsula, known locally as Fort Island.
		Castletown Golf Links Hotel enjoys an enviable reputation on the Isle of Man for producing high quality, freshly prepared, fine food including fish and local specialities.
		From bar snacks, served daily, to the exquisite à la carte French cuisine in the L'Orangerie restaurant, or even in the comfort of your own room, eating here is an experience not to be missed.
	www.isleofman.com /accommodation/castletown (184 words)

	Castletown Rugby Union Football Club :: Isle of Man (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Isle of Man is a small island which can be found approximately halfway between Ireland and the UK Mainland, in the middle of the Irish Sea..
		It's a proud and very beautiful town, with rugged coastline and picturesque views across the sea and is predominantly overseen by the remains of Castle Rushen.
		This is owned and managed by Castletown Commisioners (who could potentially be likened to a borough council in the UK).
	www.castletownrufc.com /location.php (421 words)

	Castletown Homes
		In communities throughout Chicagoland, the Castletown Homes name has emerged as one synonymous with quality, integrity, and value.
		Explore the character and history of our vendor partners and you’ll see that they are as committed to your dream home as we are.
		From our family to yours, we thank you for exploring what Castletown Homes offers and, most importantly, delivers—quality homes in top-notch communities.
	www.castletownhomes.com (285 words)

	Trumera V Castletown
		Castletown fielded a reasonably strong side with only 5 or 6 regulars missing from their championship line up.
		Many feared for Trumera in this game, but as it transpired it was Castletown that had to scramble for victory.
		Trumera took the game to the champions from the start in what was a bruising encounter.
	www.iol.ie /trumera/trumeragaa/gamecastletown/Castletowngame.htm (0 words)

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