Brewery

Built in 1807 by Richard Deasy (Tuipear 1988, 25) on Fealge river in Clonakilty. Rectangular cobbled yard with well, enclosed by mainly 2 -storey buildings; some still in use. Imposing engine house in NE corner of complex with pair of brick chimneys projecting from NE and SW corners of structure (date plaque 1887 crediting builders McCarthy and Santry). Another pair of brick chimneys on N range; taller of two has date plaque of 1915. Remains of cooper's work shop on S range. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009