What is recorded here

Ballyeaghera Castle vanished from Corcamore before anyone marked its stones, leaving behind a lease dispute rather than a ruin. In 1640 J. Dowglass claimed Ballyvolloge and Ballycherna, then in 1655 defended that claim for his wife and daughter against H., Earl of Bath. The castle may still hide beneath a field, waiting for someone to stop arguing about ownership and ask where the doors stood.

The precise location of Ballyeaghera Castle in the townland of Corcamore has not been identified. Westropp (1906-07, 147) recorded the following details about Ballyeaghera; 'Unknown; probably in Ballycarney. 1583 C[astle]. named. 1640 Lease to J. Dowglass of Ballyvolloge and Ballycherna. 1655 He claimed the interest on behalf of his wife (daughter and heir of F. Sexton) and their daughter, against H., Earl of Bath (C.S., p. 21)'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 20 November 2020

Ballyeaghera Castle in Corcamore was likely built in the late 16th century, possibly by a local Gaelic lord or Anglo-Norman family, and is remembered as an example of early medieval defensive architecture in the region.

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