Castle

In the SE quadrant of a moated site (SL045-007002-). According to local tradition, a low irregular platform (c. 11m NE-SW; 8.5m NW-SE; H 0.8m) on the S side of the moated site, is the remains of an O'Gara castle. Though now sod-covered, the platform appears to be largely composed of stones. Remnants of a rough stone facing are evident at NNE and E, whilst elsewhere stones protrude randomly from the surface. Incorporated into the SW corner of the platform are remnants of a circular stone-lined feature (diam. 2m; H 0.6m), probably the remains of a limekiln. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). In this instance the entry has been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Paul Walsh Date of upload/revision: 10 May 2007

The remains of the unclassified castle in Cuppanagh are traditionally associated with the O'Gara family, likely dating to the medieval period. It is remembered as a local example of Gaelic Irish territorial strongholds in the region.