In 1837 , the castle was owned by William Scott .
Eventually , Francis MacNamara , High Sheriff of Clare in 1789 , sold the castle to the Scott family of Cahircon in 1800 ; the latter carried out major restoration and extension work .
In 1837 , the castle was owned by Scott   .
Eventually , Francis MacNamara , High Sheriff of Clare in 1789 , sold the castle to the Scott family of Cahircon in 1800 ; the latter carried out major restoration and extension work .