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The townland of
Carriganass is located near the village of Kealkill in
West Cork three miles from Bantry Bay. The castle, built
by an O’Sullivan Beare chieftain around 1540, is the
best surviving structure of the clan and comprises an
imposing tower and walled courtyard built on the north
bank of the Ouvane River. Perched elegantly on an
outcrop of rock 40 feet over the river, the castle has
the picturesque backdrop of the Caha Mountains with Cnoc
Baoi, Sugar Loaf and Hungry Hill in the distant skyline.
The nearby waterfall strewn with naturally sculptured
rock adds to the dramatic impact of this imposing
monument.
Carriganass Castle Limited
was set up to conserve this
important site and make it
available to the public. Our
further aim is to develop
walkways/cycle routes in the
valleys surrounding the
castle. These are the three
valleys of Borlin, Kealkill,
and Mealagh.
You can find you more about
the the history of
Carriganass Castle and the
aims of our project by
browsing through the pages
of this site. For more
information on visiting this
area and the amenities
available for walkers and
other visitors, visit our
sister
3 Valleys website.
Carriganass Castle Limited
is a voluntary organisation
and relies on donations and
grants to continue our work.
If you wish contribute to
our efforts visit our
donations page to find
out more
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