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Location
near Carrigadrohid, County Cork, Ireland
Description
Carrigadrohid Castle is situated on a rocky outcrop in the River Lee near the village of Carrigadrohid in central Cork.
The castle is a ruined three storey tower in a picturesque setting on the river. It is joined to the river bank by a road bridge at second storey level which joins the eastern wall of the castle.
History
Carrigadrohid Castle was built in the 15th century by the MacCarthys of Muskerry, and has been extended and modified over the years. In 1650, the castle was besieged by Parliamentary forces. The MacCarthys were dispossessed, and the castle was taken over by the Bowens who occupied it until the mid 18th century. The castle then fell into disrepair. In recent times, a local group has been established to preserve the castle
Other Castles in the Area
Ballynacarriga Castle, County Cork
Blarney Castle, County Cork
Carrigaphooca Castle, County Cork
Carrignacurra Castle, County Cork
Carrignamuck Castle, County Cork
Castle Barrett, County Cork
Charles Fort, County Cork
Desmond Castle, County Cork
Drishane Castle, County Cork
Dromaneen Castle, County Cork
Elizabeth Fort, County Cork
Kilcrea Castle, County Cork
Kilgobbin Castle, County Cork
Kilmeedy Castle, County Cork
Mallow Castle, County Cork
Mountlong Castle, County Cork
Ringrone Castle, County Cork
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