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Cahirmone, Midleton : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 06, no. 12 : graphic
Transcript of text: - 1761 the 6th Lord Midleton was born at Cahirmore. Built in 1579 by Redmond Fitzgerald (Lewis). The mansion, now a ruin was occupied by Lord Midleton's agent in 1837. - Download size (PDF): 114 KB. Image no Vol_06-12. -
Cahirmone, Near Midleton : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 05, no. 05 : graphic
Transcript of text: - CAHIRMONE. Near Midleton. - Lewis Vol. II. p.369. Built by Redmond Fitzgerald in 1579. In 1580 the Seneschal of Imokilly was driven out of this castle by Capt. Ralegh. There are some remains of the castle. - Cork Journal. 1894. p.30. An ancient moat still surrounds it, and the old castle garden remains much the same, with a monograph cut into the lintel stone over the entrance. I.E.G. 1579. The castle is very dilapidated. It was owned by John, third son of Maurice Fitzgerald, Knight of Kerry. In 1640 Sir John Fitzgerald bequeathed it to Wm. Fitzgerald. - Cork Journal. 1915. p.166. Photo. In 1636 Sir Edward Harris died at Cahirmore. It is referred to in the Council Book of Youghal. In 1535 Lord James Butler camped there, so it must have been built before then. Lewis (Vol.II. p. 369.) also says that it is the property of Lord Midleton, and is at present occupied by his Lordship's agent. - 1937. The old castle still stands, but the mansion that was built up against it is a complete ruin. The moat, now a small stream, surrounds almost three sides of it, the old garden wall with the inscribed lintel stone over the door, is still there. The lower part of the stairs has disappeared, but part of a straight flight of steps still runs up in the W. wall. The castle is now a low large rectangular building, with thick walls, very solid. - Download size (PDF): 164 KB. Image no Vol_05-05. -
Cambridge Workshop Theatre Group : graphic.
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Candlelit October devotions : graphic.
Location unknown. Digital image created by Davison & Associates, Dublin. Image number: D40T8855-. -
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Carrigadrohid : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 06, no. 13 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Smith says built by the McCarthys. A noted pass in the wars of 1641. Lord Broghil hanged the Bishop of Ross there as he refused to order the garrison to surrender. Soon after the English took the castle by a trick. In 1600 Dame Johanna Butler lived there. - 1936 Lewis says the bridge was built by order of Cromwell and that the castle had been modernized and an entrance made from the bridge. - Download size (PDF): 115 KB. Image no Vol_06-13. -
Carrigadrohid Castle : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 02, no. 02 : graphic
Transcript of text: - Page 01. CARRIGADROHID. - Smith Vol.I. p.185. Built by the Mac Carthys at a noted pass in the wars of 1641. In good repair, inhabited. - Lewis says a massive structive with some modern additions such as an entrance from the bridge. The latter was built by order of Cromwell. In 1580 Sir James Fitzgerald was taken prisoner by the Mac Carthys and imprisoned here. In 1650 it was taken by Lord Broghil who hanged the Bishop of Ross before it, after which it surrendered. Lambeth M.S.S. Date 1600. in a list of the castles belonging to the Lord of Muskerry Carrigadrohid is mentioned, with Dame Johan Butler for life. - 1935. The hollow shell of a large mansion built on rock in the river Lee, the road and bridge now connect the North bank. - Download size (PDF): 286 KB. Image no Vol_02-02. -
Carrigaline and Crosshaven
The following is the Irish Tourist Association and General Survey for Carrigaline and Crosshaven. -
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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. -
