Dunboy Castle, Medieval fortress in West Cork, Ireland
The stone castle structure stands on a coastal promontory, with fortified walls extending toward the Atlantic Ocean near Castletownbere harbor.
The O'Sullivan Bere clan built this strategic stronghold in the 15th century to control fishing activities and collect taxes from vessels in Berehaven harbor.
The castle ruins display inscriptions in Irish language commemorating the defenders who died during the 1602 siege against English forces.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through a 39-acre estate, though construction work occurs near the access road to the neighboring Puxley Manor.
The castle garrison of 143 men withstood a siege by 4,500 English soldiers for two weeks before artillery fire led to their defeat.
Location: West Cork
GPS coordinates: 51.63327,-9.92465
Latest update: May 27, 2025 15:06
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