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Togher, Near Dunmanway : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 18 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. TOGHER. Near Dunmanway. The name means a hurdle track across a bog. Smith. Vol.I. p.286. - Belonged to the McCarthys of Glounacrime. Teig O'Downey, the last of this branch, owned it and Dunmanway. Lewis. Vol.I. p.568 and 612. - In the mountains are the ruins of Toher Castle. Randal McCarthy, owner of Ballinacarriga, is said to have built it. It is a lofty tower. Cork Journal. 1892. p.102. - Built by Tadg an Orsa, between 1597 and 1618. Cork Journal. 1895. p.482. - Photos. A fortified house. No vaulted stone arch. Ample provision for fireplaces on all floors. Machicolations at the level of the battlements, also small round loops for hand guns in the parapet wall, all defence being from the summit. May be compared with Mashanaglas, which was built about the same time. The walls are 6ft thick at the base, diminishing to about 4ft above. There is a circular stairs from the bottom to the top in the N.E. angle of the building. Left of the stairs, on the ground floor is a door leading to a dungeon, or black hole. The door of the castle is very wide, a second door has been broken in the W. wall. A cross wall cuts the castle into two unequal parts up to the top, ending in a gable with several chimneys. The smaller room on the floor above the basement has a strong arched ceiling of masonry. On each floor is a larger W. room and a smaller E. one. The third floor has also two rooms, unlike the other floors they do not comunicate with each other, only directly with the stairs. - - Page 02. TOGHER. The room on the W. side is the state room, with the remains of a handsome mantelpiece. There are two windows in the N. and two in the S. wall, of unequal size, the larger ones with two lights, separated by carved stone mullions. There is a hole for the bar of shutters. The rooms on the 4th floor are low, with no fireplaces or windows, probably store rooms. Five steps lead to the battlements. In the parapet walls are embrasures for hand guns, but there is no place -
Timoleague Castle : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 17 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. TIMOLEAGUE. Smith. Vol.I. p.250. The Arigideen washes the walls of an old castle of the O'Shaghnessies. It now belongs to the Earls of Barrymore. It was taken by Lord Forbes, retaken by the Irish, but was captured by Col. Myn in 1643. (Vol.II. p.146.) Some records mention that an old castle of the Morils stood here, and that Mac Carthy Reagh took it from him and put the Franciscans in it. - Lewis. Vol.II. p.625. On the banks of the river stand the ruins of an ancient castle built by the Morils in 1206. Near the Spital Fields are the ruins of the hospital for lepers founded by McCarty. The castle belonging to Sir Roger Shaughnessy was besieged and burnt in 1642 by Lord Forbes. It was again taken by Col. Myn from the Irish in 1643. - Cork Journal. 1902. P.172. Cox. "Regnum Corcagiense". A small village protected by a strong castle on the East. - Cork Journal. 1907. p.18. Very similar to Carrignamuck. Little is known of its history. - p.9. Small Photo. - P.149. In the Annals of Innisfallen, under the year 1215 Nicholas Boy Barry is said to have built the castles of Tigh Molaga and Dundeide. - P.9. According to the letter of Tristram Whetcombe, Mayor of Kinsale, the defenders and people who fled from Coolmain on the approach of the soldiers from Bandon, rowed up the river and took shelter in Tymeleague castle. - - Page 02. TIMOLEAGUE. Cork Journal. 1910. p.30. As early as 1215 one of the Barrys built this and Dundeady. - Cork Journal. 1927. p.93. In 1206 the O'Murrillys had a castle here. McCarthy Reagh took it from them later. About 1465 an Abbey was founded here. - 1938. The castle was pulled down as the structure was said to be unsafe. A photo in the Cork Examiner shows a corner slit window, also a four light window over the doorway, with a larger one plain and square headed, above that again. - Download size (PDF): 213 KB. Image no Vol_03-17. -
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Rosbrin, Near Ballydehob : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 15 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. ROSBRIN. Near Ballydehob. - Smith. Vol.I. p.282. The ruins of a castle built by the O'Mahonys on a rock overhanging the ocean. Carew demolished it and battered its west wall to the ground. The owner turned pirate in Elizabeth's day, which caused Carew to attack it. - Lewis. Vol.II. p.560. Here are the ruins of the ancient castle in which was written the "Psalter of Rosbrin", by a Bard of the O'Mahonys. - Cork Journal. 1897. p.305. Built by Finin, brother of Conogher Kabaghe (died 1473) The Book of Loch Ce says that Finghen died in 1496. In 1562 Donal O'Mahony was attainted, and Rosbrin was seized by the English and remained escheated to the Crown for nearly 30 years. In 1587 Teig McCarthy petitioned to have it given to him, but this was refused and it was restored to the O'Mahonys. It was again escheated in 1588, and again restored. In 1599 Teig, the owner, was attainted, and the castle taken from the O'Mahonys for good. - Cork Journal. 1909. p.72. Smith's statement is incorrect, as the castle was entire till 5 years ago, when one wall was struck by lighthing. p. 109. Part of the castle was blown down in the great gale of 1903. P. 123. Built not later than 1310. It was the residence of the chief's successor. Dermot Mor, who died in 1327, left Rosbrin and 18 ploughlands at its foot, to his sons Donal and Dermod. Finin (son of Dermot Runtach, about 1400 ) got it, he was a learned man and chief of his clan. His death is given in the Annals of Ulster in 1496, also in the Annals of Loch Ce. P.188. The Psalter of Rosbrin was probably written during Finin's lifetime. - - Page 02. ROSBRIN. - Cork Journal. 1909. p.188. No M.S. of the Psalter has been seen since Smith's time. Finin of Rosbrin was noted for his humanity and hospitality. A welcome guest at his castle was Donal O'Fehilly, author of "Annals of Ireland", last seen in 1626 by Sir James Ware, in the possession of Florence McCarthy in London. This was dedicated to the Chieftain of Iveagha. Rosbr -
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Mountlong, Near Belgooly : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 13 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. MOUNTLONG. Near Belgooly. - Smith. Vol.I. p.218. A handsome castle of the Longs. It was deserted by the Irish in 1642 when Col. Brocket landed in Kinsale. - Vol.II. p.128. Mr. Long, High Sheriff of the County, formed a camp at Belgooly in 1641, where he was joined by Mac Fineen's brother. Lewis. Vol.II. p.182. An example of the fortified houses of Elizabethan style, built about 1638. It was taken by Cromwell and given to some of his soldiers with the annexed estate. - Cork Journal. 1892. p.168. Thomas Long, who died in Kinsale in 1603, is spoken of as having extensive property in Kinalea and Muskerry. His heir was John Long, a minor, who was entitled to a Manor of 600 acres with a creek called Oysterhaven. Tuckey, in the "Cork Remembrancer" 1837, says that the date 1631 was visible on the stucco till lately. The windows of the centre room of the first floor are divided into 6 compartments of stone. The oaken lintels have been torn away. At the corners were square towers, one has fallen. Gables surmount the building. In the windows were iron bars. The cornice of the principal room was decorated with figures. Monkstown castle is nearly similar. John Long joined in the 1641 Rising, and formed a camp at Belgooly, he was then High Sheriff of the County. When an English Company landed at Kinsale the Camp was given up and John Long was finally taken and executed by order of Cromwell. There is a tale that Long's daughter, hearing that her father had been defeated, set fire to the castle. There are signs of fire, a burnt lintel. In 1649 Long made his will. In 1661 John Long, junior, was given permission to retain his father's lands if he could compensate "the adventurers in possession". He does not seem to have succeeded in doing so. - - Page 02. MOUNTLONG. - Cork Journal. 1907. A letter from Tristram Whetcombe, Mayor of Kinsale, tells how the castle was besieged in 1642 with 300 men, but the garrison had fled and taken the best of the provisions, leaving o -
Leamcon, Near Schull : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 12 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. LEAMCON. Near Skull. - The Black Castle. - Smith Vol.I. p.284. A ruined castle of the Mahonys, built on an island to which is a very narrow passage, easily defended. - Lewis. Vol.II. p.560. Taken by the Lord President of Munster in 1602, after the siege of Dunboy. Opposite Ardintenant, on an island, about a mile from the shore are the remains of the Black Castle, which gave the name to the island. Erected by the Sept of O'Mahony. - Cork Journal. 1895. p.388. The Hull family were settlers of the Elizabethan period. Irish State Papers describe pirates who anchored in the harbour at Lyme Con, and traded with Sir William Hull and other gentry of the district. Sir W. Hull lived at Leamcon about 1603. - Cork Journal. 1909. p.17. 72. 126. 190. Pacata says that it was warded by the Rebels, but taken by Capt.Harvey. Conogher, grandson of Finin Caol, was then the owner. Capt Harvey took divers castles which were strongly seated near the sea. The W. wall shows the marks made by a "sow". The Irish lacked powder. Conogher surrendered and seems to have gone to Spain in 1602. After Carew's departure the Irish seem to have again got possession of this and Dunmanus castle, but were again driven out. The "Down Survey" says: Near Leamcon is a fair stone house with an orchard. Finin Caol Mahony occupied it in the 16th Century. Conor, son of Dermod Runtach, is said to have built this castle. Dermot died in 1427, Conogher in 1473. He is said to have built Leamcon for his son Finin Caol. - - Page 02. LEAMCON. - Cork Journal. 1910. p.20. Neither Leamcon nor Dunmanus were forfeited by their defenders, and in 1622 the representatives of Conor O'Mahony of Leamcon, owner at the time of the siege, leased 6 or 7 ploughlands to Sir William Hull. In the lands attached to Leamcon there is an ancient columbarium, now in a ruinous condition. At the time of the Down Survey (1657) nearly all the castles were described as "ruinous" and were untenanted. - 1936. In good condition, -
Kilgobban Castle : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 11 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. KILGOBBAN. - Smith. Vol.I. p.250. Dermot ne Giack of Littergorman took the castle by surprise about 1641. The castle of Kilgoban on the Bandon river, as also that of Carriganas, both belonged to McCarthy, as did that of Dundaniel. The Bandonians took Carriganas and found Kiigoban deserted. - Lewis. Vol.I. p.107. A striking feature of the landscape, in good preservation, but untenanted. The ruined tower of an ancient castle of the McCarthys on the lands of Kilgoban. In 1824, near the river beneath the ruined tower, a quantity of gold and silver coins with numerous gold rings, was dug up. - Cork Journal. 1906. p.148. On the river Bandon, formerly called the Glassen, stands the castle of Kilgoban. - Cork Journal. 1907. p.3. Photo. Tristram Whetcombe, Mayor of Kinsale, says that in 1642 the defenders of this castle ran away at night, and left it void, so the English from Kinsale took what was left and fired the castle. He also says "on the river Bandon are three castles very well fortified, Kilgobane, Polelonge and Corgenas." - 1935 A strong Keep with few windows, in good condition, situated on a height above the river. The lower room is very dark, with a vaulted ceiling. A house has been built on to one side of the castle. - Download size (PDF): 270 KB. Image no Vol_03-11. -
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Derrylemleary, Near Ballineen : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 08 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. DERRYLEMLEARY. Near Ballineen. - Not mentioned by Smith. - Lewis. Vol.I. p.458. An interesting ruin. - Cork Journal. 1904. p.5. The Clan Crimin branch of the MacCarthys in E. Carbery had two castles, this and Ballinorougher. This branch was powerful up to the time of the Cromwellian confiscations. Part of this country, including Castle Derry, was in King James grant to O'Donovan of Clanloughlin. - Cork Journal 1906. p.29. The O'Hurleys owned Derry, Monteen and Ballinvoher. Dermot O'Hurley, surnamed Light Footed, is said to have owned them in James II's time. (Bennett) - 1935. A small Keep in good condition, situated in a rather isolated position in a little valley. Its distance from any house may account for its escape from destruction. There seems to have been no vaulted floor in the main part of the tower, corbels show where two floors once were. The stairs are narrow, in good condition, with steps up to a little corner look out on the parapet. One small room opens off the stairs above the doorway, it has a stone floor still perfect. The doorway has a pointed arch. There are two large windows not very high up. - Download size (PDF): 260 KB. Image no Vol_03-08. -
Castle Donovan, Near Drimoleague : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 07 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. CASTLE DONOVAN. Near Drimoleague. Smith. Vol.I. p.286. Seated amongst the mountains. - Lewis. Vol.I. p.505. Built by the head of the O'Donovan family in the reign of Henry IV. (1399-1415) It is a lofty square tower with some other portions of the castle. Collins, who wrote a History of the O'Donovans, says that it was built by Donnell O'Donovan, Chief of Clancahill, in 1560. - Cork Journal. 1922. p.63. Windele says that it is a tall square Keep with crenellated battlements, and bartizans at the angles. It is built on a low rock, is vaulted within, and has a spiral stairs. Over the vault is the stateroom. High gables remain. There are rents in the walls, and the outworks are very dilapidated. Crom O'Donovan was slain in 1254, his son Cahill was probably the builder of this castle. Donell O'Donovan's son forfeited the property in 1641, and it was granted to Lieut. Evanson. Dr Donovan describes it in "Sketches in Carbery". 1876. The walls were then standing, the rents in them were caused by gunpowder used by the Cromwellians. It stands on a rock, has walls 6ft thick, a spiral stairs leads to the top. The entrance is a Gothic limestone arch, skilfully cut. There was a massive door on strong hinges, since removed. There is a broad balcony on top. Near the walls of the central tower are the ruins of a bake house. At Barnafulla, "the Gap of Blood" there was a battle between the O'Donovans and the O'Sullivans. Windele speaks of the "murdering glen". - - Page 02. Castle Donovan. - In 1650 it was attacked by one of Cromwell's generals and the garrison left it. In the N. wall is said to be an inscribed stone. 1626 D.O.D. this probably indicates the date of some restorations. Cork Journal. 1930 . p.99. - The old name is Sowagh. There is a tale that the O'Donovans hanged a woman in one of the upper rooms, and that ever since water drips in the castle. It was built in 1580. Cork Journal. 1931. p.38. - Photo. Catherine Forde was the woman who was han -
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