Carrigaphooca Castle, Tower castle near Macroom, Ireland
This rectangular stone tower rises five stories high on a steep rock formation, overlooking the Sullane River Valley in County Cork.
The MacCarthy clan constructed this defensive structure between 1436 and 1451, during their efforts to regain control of their former territories.
The castle name derives from Irish words meaning 'castle on the rock of the fairy', reflecting local folklore about supernatural beings inhabiting the area.
The castle stands 6 kilometers west of Macroom town, but remains inaccessible to visitors as it sits on private property.
The fortress includes a stone staircase that starts straight at ground level, then transforms into a spiral layout reaching the fourth floor.
Location: County Cork
GPS coordinates: 51.90861,-9.02833
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:21
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