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Location
near Killeagh, County Cork, Ireland
Description
Castle Richard is situated on farmland off the N25 south of the village of Killeag
The castle, also known as Inchicrenagh, is a five storey ruined tower house, standing over 65 feet high.
History
Castle Richard was probably built around the 1430s by Richard FitzGerald, the first seneschal of Imokilly. The castle may have been modified around 1592, as that date is on a doorway on the northern wall, along with the initials of Thomas Fitzgerald.
Other Castles in the Area
Ballintotis Castle, County Cork
Castle Lyons, County Cork
Castlemartyr, County Cork
Conna Castle, County Cork
Ightermurragh Castle, County Cork
Lisfinny Castle, County Waterford
Lismore Castle, County Waterford
Tyntes Castle, County Cork
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