What is recorded here

Cahernarry bawn stood beside its castle on Limerick lands, yet no exact spot remains marked. Bourke and Holcroft names appear across centuries of grants and disputes, suggesting a working defensive estate rather than a forgotten fantasy. The missing location invites wonder about how many people lived behind walls that disappeared from modern view.

The precise location of Cahernarry Castle (LI013-141----) and bawn has not been identified. Westropp (1906-07, 88) recorded the following details about Cahernarry Castle; '1207 Keyrnedyn, alias Carnarthy, is named in Prince John's Charter (B.B.L., p. 89). 1320 Suit as to Ric. Bagot's rights under charter of Ric. father of J. le Moyne, at Wallygard in Carnarthy (Plea R.). 1540 Carran Fhearadhaigh in Burke estates (Rental). 1619 The C[astle]. and fort of Carnary granted to Holcroft, being late estate of George Bourke f. Tho. 1655 The lands with a C[astle]. and a beaune [bawn] held by John Bourke, &c. (D.S.A., 7 exp., C.S., xxix., p. 16'. The terrier of the 17th century Down Survey map of Cahernarry parish recorded that 'there is a Castle [LI013-141----] and a Bawne on the Landes of Carnarry' (NLI, MS. 718). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 27 November 2020

Cahernarry Castle was likely built in the early 13th century, possibly by Norman settlers expanding into the region. It is remembered for its mention in early historical records, indicating its role in the medieval territorial developments of Ireland.

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