Carrignacurra Castle

Carrignacurra Castle, County Cork
Photo © Mike Searle, 14 June 2009

Built on a rock by the River Lee, this four storey late 16th century tower was the chief seat of the O'Learys.

In 1602 it was captured by O'Sullivan Beare, but was forfeited in 1641 and restored to the MacCarthys with the O'Learys as tenants. It was acquired by the Masters family in the 18th century.