Rosbrin, Near Ballydehob : from "Castles in County Cork", Vol. 03, no. 15 : graphic

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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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