What is recorded here
Built by the Fitzgerald family, known as the Earls of Kildare, in the 15th century, Castle Donovan is remembered for its strategic role in the control of southern Ireland during the late medieval period.
Places near here
Castle Donovan (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 6 yd
KilnKiln, corn-drying · 45 yd
IndicatedField boundary · 905 yd
Hut site in Garranes NorthHut site · 970 yd
Delish Cascade WalkWalking route · 1518 yd
Nowen Hill SW TopMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Mullach MéiseMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Drimoleague Heritage Loop WalkWalking route · 2.0 mi
Church (in Ruins)Church · 2.2 mi
Francis O'Neill PlaqueMemorial · 4.0 mi
Kealkill stone circleVisitor information · 5.2 mi
Baugorm Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 5.3 miOther information
Photo: Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0