Carrignacurra Castle, County Cork

Carrignacurra Castle
Carrignacurra Castle (The Rock of the Weir) built 12 miles from Macroom near Inchigeela Village it is largely surrounded by trees and is on a most pituresque part of the River Lee. This was an O'Leary castle who answered the call of the McCarthy's in support James II in 1698. After the war all lands were confiscated and sold to the Hollow Sword Blade Company. It was then bought by the Master's family who resided there until the beginning of the 19th century. It was last owned by Justice Pyne in 1846.

Today the surrounding land is now farmed and the castle is still in reasonable condition. Two stone arched floors remain, but all timber floors are long gone. The windows are of the narrow lancet type, with the addition of a few loopholes for defence.
The Castle Man