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 .
After the monarchy was restored in 1660 , Knappogue was returned to its MacNamara owners .
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 .
After the monarchy was restored in 1660 , Knappogue was returned to its MacNamara owners .