Bawn in Carrigparson

The precise location of a castle (LI014-100----) and bawn in the townland of Carrigparson has not been identified. Westropp (1906-7, 93) recorded the following details about Ballywillin or Carrigparson Castle; '1583 Ballywillin C.[astle] held by W. Burke (Des. R., 37). 1619 Holcroft was granted C.[astle] of Carrigeparson or Ballenwily (Pat. R). 1624 Pardon to Anselm O'Brien for alienating C[astle]. of Carrigparson or Ballenwyly to W. Creagh in 1618 (lb.). He and his wife held the C[astle]. and bawn in 1624 (Inq. Chan. 23a). 1655 A ruined C.[astle] (D.S.A. 6 exp.).' Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 2 December 2020

Carrigparson Castle, also known as Ballywillin, was built in the late 16th century, with references dating to 1583, and is remembered as part of the historical landscape of early modern Ireland, reflecting the period's patterns of landholding and conflict.