Ballycarbery Castle

Looking for all the world like a cut-away drawing of a castle, the remaining half Ballycarbery Castle stands on the shore of the Ferthy River opposite Cahirseveen. It was built in sixteenth century by the McCarthy Mórs clan but may have been occupied by the ancestors of Daniel OʼConnell, co-founder of the Catholic Association and local hero.

The castle survived until 1652 when it was partially destroyed by Cromwellian forces.

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Regan O'Connell Burnham28/03/2007

Dan O'Connell's name is spelled "ell" not "oll." Your site lists the castle's name spelled two different ways. Daniel O'Connell's relatives did indeed live in and manage the castle prior to Cromwell's invastion. An O'Connell was the High Sheriff of Kerry and thus entitled to hold and manage the castle.

Strolling Guide29/03/2007

Thanks for pointing out the typo's. Duly corrected. As for your other point, the Wikipedia article for Ballycarbery just says "It was noted as a McCarthy More castle by some sources at that time but whether it was occupied by the McCarthy Mores or their wardens the O'Connells is unknown." However, if you have a citable source, I'm sure we can get that changed.

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