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Castlemagner
The following is the Irish Tourist Association and General Survey for Castlemagner. -
Castlelyons
The following is the Irish Tourist Association and General Survey for Castlelyons. -
Castlehaven
The following is the Irish Tourist Association Topographical and General Survey for Castlehaven. -
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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 -
Cast of musical production, Ursuline convent Blackrock : graphic.
The Ursuline convent in Blackrock, where James N. Healy's aunts were educated. Image no 00100. -
Casey's Corner, Kinsale
Photograph of Casey's Corner, Kinsale. -
Carrigtwohill
The following is the Irish Tourist Association and General Survey for Carrigtwohill. -
Carrignamuck, Dripsey : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 06, no. 17 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Smith says it was founded by the McCarthy who founded Blarney. Cromwell had a garrison in it. (Cork Jour. 1892 p.11) it was the residence of the ____ successor cheif of the family. Built by Cormac 9th Earl of Muskerry who succeeded in 1449. 1585 the 14th Ld of Muskerry lived there. In 1601 Ld Muskerry assisted the English against the Spaniards. 1620 it was surrendered and regranted to Cormac McCarthy of Macroom, 1650 was beseiged and a cannon from across the river made a breach in the S. wall. In the lifetime of Donagh 4th Earl of Clancarty, (born 1669) this whole property passed from the family. 1702 sold by auction. Bennett, then Rogers and later on the Colthurst family had it. - Download size (PDF): 115 KB. Image no Vol_06-17. -
Carrignacurra, Near Inchigeela : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 06, no. 16 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Occupied by connor O'Leary till 1641 when his estates were forfeited. The name means "the Rock of the Weir". There was an important eel weir on the Lee nearby. The O'Learys came to this district about 1192. - Download size (PDF): 116 KB. Image no Vol_06-16. -
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Carrigaphooka, Near Macroom : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 02, no. 03 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. CARRIGAPHOOKA. Near Macroom. - Smith. Vol. I. p. 190. Built by the Mac Carthys of Drishane. The entrance is by a high rock of dangerous footing, where no more than one person at a time can climb, and he must be very active. This rock is inaccessible on every other side, and hangs frightfully over the Sullane. - Lewis. Vol. I. p.355. (Clondrohid) A square tower, nearly entire, one of the most perfect specimens of early architecture of the castles of that time. It is built on an isolated rock in the vale of the SuIlane. - Caulfield's Notes to Smith. (II. 43.). Carrigaphooka, in possession of Owen Teig Mac Cartie 1600. It is not mentioned in the forfeitures of 1641. - Cork Journal. 1901. p.131. Photo. The retreat of Cormac Teig Mac Carthy after the defeat of the Spaniards at Kinsale in 1601. From here he wrote a penitent letter to the Lord President. - 1937. In good condition, repaired by the Board of Works. A low square headed door -
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Carriganas, on Owvane river, Near Ballylickey : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 06, no. 14 :
Transcript of text: - Smith describes this castle as a lofty structure with a square court and flanked with 4 round towers. It was built by O'Sullivan Bere and was held by Daniel O'Sullivan against the forces of Elizabeth. After the capture of Dunboy Castle it surrendered to Carew. It stands on a rock above the Owvane river. 1936 Little left but a few high ruined walls with traces of twovaulted stone floors. It stands on a rock beside the river. The outer wall around it is in fairly good condition, also two rather perfect turrets and two more ruinous. - Download size (PDF): 219 KB. Image no Vol_06-14. -
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Carrigaline and Crosshaven
The following is the Irish Tourist Association and General Survey for Carrigaline and Crosshaven.