Carriganass Castle, 16th-century tower house near Kealkill, Ireland.
The fortress stands beside the Ouvane River with a central four-story tower, four corner turrets, and a 14-foot-high defensive perimeter wall.
Dermot O'Sullivan constructed Carriganass Castle in 1540 to establish a stronghold for the O'Sullivan Bear clan in West Cork.
The name Caisleán Charraig an Easa reflects the Irish language heritage, translating to The Castle on the Rock of the Waterfall.
The castle marks important intersections of West Cork walking routes, including the Beara-Breifne Way and St. Finbarr's pilgrim path.
The fortress sits on an elevated rock formation, incorporating natural defensive features with architectural elements from medieval Irish construction methods.
Location: County Cork
GPS coordinates: 51.75409,-9.37904
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:07
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