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Location
near Meeshal, County Cork, Ireland
Description
Carrignamuck Castle (also known as Dripsey Castle) is situated about a mile from the village of Dripsey on the banks of the River Dripsey.
The castle is a ruined five storey tower house. The eastern wall was damage by Oliver Cromwell's troops in the 17th century. It is part of a chain of castles owned by the Lords of Muskerry which extended from Blarney to other side of Macroom.
Facilities
History
Carrignamuck Castle is believed to have been built in the late 15th century. It was built by MacCarthy, Lord of Muskerry who also built the famous Blarney Castle and a number of other Irish Castles in the region. It was customary for the Lord of Muskerry to live in Blarney Castle, while his successor occupied Carrignamuck Castle. In 1650, Oliver Cromwell's troops led by Lord Broghill, attacked and captured Carrignamuck Castle. During the bombardment, the eastern wall was holed. Some years later, the castle was bought by the Colthurst family who built a new house in the grounds. In 1903 the castle was purchased by industrialist and politician Andrew O'Shaughnessy, but has not been inhabited for many years.
Other Castles in the Area
Ballea Castle, County Cork
Ballyclogh Castle, County Cork
Ballyhooly Castle, County Cork
Ballynacarriga Castle, County Cork
Blarney Castle, County Cork
Carrigadrohid Castle, County Cork
Carrigaphooca Castle, County Cork
Carrignacurra 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
Kanturk Castle, County Cork
Kilcrea Castle, County Cork
Kilgobbin Castle, County Cork
Kilmeedy Castle, County Cork
Lohort Castle, County Cork
Mallow Castle, County Cork
Mountlong Castle, County Cork
Ringrone Castle, County Cork
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