During the Irish Rebellion of 1641, however, the O'Hanlons attempted to regain their lands – the result was the castle being ruined; it remained so for two hundred years.
[2] Tandragee Castle underwent reconstruction around 1837, following its destruction during the Irish Rebellion of 1641, commissioned by George Montagu, the 6th Duke of Manchester.
[3] In 1928, Alexander Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester, left the castle until the outbreak of World War II.
[4] In 1943, Alexander Montagu leased Tandragee Castle to the United States Army for use during World War II.
Today, the castle houses offices for the Tayto potato crisp factory and the park's demesne incorporates a golf course.