Macroom Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Macroom, Ireland
The remaining tower and gatehouse of Macroom Castle stand at the town center, near a bridge crossing the River Sullane.
Built during King John's reign from 1199 to 1209, the castle transferred from the Carew family to the McCarthy family, who held it until 1691.
The castle grounds hosted Papal Nuncio Giovanni Battista Rinuccini in 1645 during negotiations between Lady Muskerry and her second Viscount husband.
The castle grounds now function as a public park with riverway walks and remain accessible through the preserved medieval-romantic gateway.
Admiral William Penn, father of Pennsylvania's founder, received the castle from Oliver Cromwell before its return to the McCarthy family.
Location: County Cork
GPS coordinates: 51.90480,-8.96031
Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:48
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