hag at the escaping hero of the tale, Regan. According to the 19th century recorder of the tale, Thomas Crofton Croker, the name Carrigogunnel has its origins in the same story - meaning "rock of the candle". Variations of the story attribute the deed to Saint Patrick. See also Castle Connell, a castle on the east side of Limerick. Charles Johnstone (1719-1800), writer, born in Carrig-o-gunnel Notes References Sources , alt link via website of County Clare Library, www.clarelibrary.ie , alt link via archive.org Attribution Further reading External links 13th-century establishments in Ireland 13th-century fortifications Buildings and structures demolished in the 1690s 1691 disestablishments in Ireland Castles in County Limerick Ruined castles in Ireland