Carrigaphooca Castle

#445 among destinations in Ireland

Forts and castles

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Carrigaphooca Castle, is a ruined five storey rectangular tower house situated on a steep-sided rock overlooking the River Sullane. It is located 6 km west of Macroom, County Cork, Ireland, in an area once known as Gleann na n-Dearg. The tower dominates the landscape of Lissacresig in Clondrohid, and Lower Shanballyshane, in Kilnamartyra. Carrigaphooca is made of sandstone and limestone and was built as a defensive tower by MacCarthy clan member Donal MacCarthy of Drishane c. 1336-51. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°54'31"N, 9°1'43"W

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Carrigaphooca Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mullaghanish, Macroom Castle, Carrigaphooca Stone Circle, Lissacresig.

7.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mullaghanish
182 min walk • Mullaghanish is a 649 m high mountain in the Derrynasaggart range, located just northeast of Ballyvourney in County Cork, Ireland.
2.7 miE
Forts and castles
Macroom Castle, Macroom
70 min walk • Macroom Castle, in the centre of the town of Macroom, was once residence and fortress of the Lords of Muskerry. The castle has changed owners many times, has been besieged, burned, and rebuilt.
~890 ftNE
Memorial
Carrigaphooca Stone Circle
5 min walk • Carrigaphooca Stone Circle is a stone circle and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland.
1.6 miNW
Archaeological site
Lissacresig
41 min walk • Lissacresig is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland.

Carrigaphooca Castle

Facts and practical information

Carrigaphooca Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mullaghanish

Macroom Castle, Macroom

Carrigaphooca Stone Circle

Lissacresig