The contents of this research project intend to examine the origins of Bagenal's Castle in Newry. It will look at the situation in Ireland at the time and why the castles location was so strategically important to the British Crown. It will look at the occupier of the castle, Nicholas Bagenal and how he came to be selected by the Crown in the post of Marshal of the Kings Army in Ireland.  Bagenal's Castle is now a museum which has attracted a lot of interest locally and after visiting the museum I felt that I wanted to look in-depth into a place that is steeped in history that stretches back centuries. Throughout this research project a variety of research tools will be employed and exhausted. Among these will be the Southern Regional Colleges library and Newry's library on Hill Street. An extensive search through both visiting and checking relevant documents will be done through the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland. Staff from Bagenal's Castle will be interviewed on their knowledge of the origins of the castle, which is a fascinating piece of local history that stretches back to the fifteenth century. For additional information relevant academic websites alongside micro-fiche will be used.