Dovecote in Carrigafoyle

Carrigafoyle (Carraig an Phoill) Castle (KE002-045----) was built in the late 15th, early 16th century by Connor Liath O'Connor Kerry, the son of John O'Connor Kerry who built the nearby Lislaughtin Abbey (KE003-016----). Originally the castle formed an island and was fortified by two curtain walls (KE002-045001-). The inner one, which enclosed the castle, had rounded turrets, while the outer wall, which enclosed three sides to the N, S, and W had square towers at the corners. The area between the bawns was used as a dock for boats. The inner wall has completely disappeared, but the landward side of the outer wall can still be seen. It measures 21m long and 2m thick before extending into the square turret measuring 16m x 4m, which would appear to have been used as a dovecote'. Carrigafoyle Castle is a national monument in State care (no. 349). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 31 December 2021