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Close to cliff edge, overlooking Blackwater River to S. Remains of tower incorporated into 19th-century country house, now in ruins (14891).
At W end of 19th-century house, N, S and W walls of tower stand two storeys high, enclosing an area 5.4m N-S x 5.7m E-W Two further storeys added to these in 19th century. Tower walls (T c.1.6m) have external base batter and rounded corners. All windows of 19th-century appearance; only original features noted are two corbels in N wall and one in S wall, between ground- and 1st-floor levels.
Castle of the O'Keeffes, reputedly destroyed during Cromwellian wars (Ua Cadhla 1976-7, 16).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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