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Carriganass Castle Ruins
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Tilda unterwegs
July 30, 2022
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Carriganass Castle was built around 1541 by Dermot O'Sullivan Beare on a rocky outcrop on the north bank of the Ouvane River. Dermot was clan chieftain at the time and built the castle at the eastern end of his clan's territory.
The surrounding structure was built later than the tower, probably around 1580, by Owen O'Sullivan. Owen likely feared an attack by his cousin due to a serious family dispute that led to a division of the O'Sullivan Beare territory. Other sources state that the castle was built by the English in 1602 after they had captured the castle.
The surrounding structure was built later than the tower, probably around 1580, by Owen O'Sullivan. Owen likely feared an attack by his cousin due to a serious family dispute that led to a division of the O'Sullivan Beare territory. Other sources state that the castle was built by the English in 1602 after they had captured the castle.
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•Tilda unterwegs
July 30, 2022
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In 1602, Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beare was clan chieftain. He had rebelled against the English crown and was a fugitive after the fall of Dunboy Castle. According to legend, his wife was murdered by an English military commander; St. Leger and Donal swore revenge. He went to Carriganass Castle, then occupied by St. Leger, disguised as a monk and persuaded him to confess to the murder. Donal then killed St. Leger by throwing him from the top of the castle tower into the river below. Donal then jumped from a window and escaped.
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•Alex
February 23, 2023
Road cycling
Carriganass Castle in Irish means the castle on the rock of the waterfall, which is fitting considering its stunning location on the river. It is a 16th century tower house with a fabulous position.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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