Castle Shannon (in ruins) — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Castle Shannon vanished completely, leaving no stone for anyone to touch or judge. Smith wrote in 1756 that Rev Thomas Connor, cantor of Ardfert, occupied it some time before and knew the history and antiquities of his country. Connor may have sat inside the ruined walls, teaching or remembering what the castle had forgotten.

Castle Shannon (site of). The only reference we have to this castle is by Smith (1756), who states that 'some time ago occupied by the late Rev Thomas Connor, cantor of Ardfert, who was a gentleman well versed in the history and antiquities of his country'. No visible trace of this castle survives. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 999. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 3 August 2013

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.