What is recorded here

Castle Creagh, the castle of clay, stood in County Limerick from at least 1540 until ruin claimed it by 1827. It changed hands between Cantwell, Massy, Barraby and the Bennetts, a restless journey through local lives. The clay walls likely swallowed heat in summer and gave it back in winter, making the interior breathe with the seasons.

Westropp (1906-7, 198) recorded the following details about Castle Creagh (an Chaisleáin Chria / castle of clay); '1540 Caislean criaidh in Duntriliag (Burke Rental). 1655 Castle creh, J. Cantwell, sold to Hugh Massy (B.D., p. 89). 1667 Confirmed to latter, then to W. Barraby, then the next year to J. Cantwell. It was afterwards a residence of the Bennetts, and had fallen into ruin by 1827 (FitzGerald, i., p. 385)'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 27 September 2021

Castle Creagh was built in the 16th century and is mentioned in the 1540 Burke Rental as "Caislean criaidh" in Duntriliag. It is remembered for its early documentation in historical land records and its association with local landowners such as John Cantwell and Hugh Massy in the 17th century.

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