The newly restored Parkes Castle in County Leitrim was officially opened today by the Minister of State for Finance, Brendan Daly.

Report shows the 17th-century Parkes Castle.

Interview with Paul McMahon, Office of Public Works, on the restoration work that was undertaken on the castle.

Brendan Daly officially opening castle.

Photographs of the restoration process on display.

Views of Parkes Castle and its grounds.

The reporter is Eileen Magnier.

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