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According to Lewis (1837 Vol. 2, 67) there are 'the remains of Castle Egney, consisting only of one slender square tower'. Westropp recorded the following details about the castle at Ballyegny Beg; '1452 Ballyeghn', a Desmond property (Rental). 1583 Peter Wall held Ballyegnybegg in Farrensesseragh, or Ballyegna; he was executed for joining Desmond in rebellion (Des. R., 69b; Peyton, 251; Inq. Exch., 11). 1587 It was granted to Ol[iver]. Stephenson as the late estate of Ulick Wall, "The Falltach" (Fi. 5242). 1598 F. Trenchard held Ballyeaghybegg, and Ballyeghane C[astle]. on his death (Inq. Chan., 5a., 35b). 1612 Sir E. Berkeley held it (Vis. Reg., p. 368). 1655 Balleogun, held by J. Hurley (B.D., 22r, Hurllie, of Ballioginn, a small C[astle]. (C.S., p. 77). 1665 Granted to Duke of York. Fabric - A low tower, fairly perfect, 25 feet [8m] high, with spiral stair to top (O.S.L., 9, p. 166)'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 3 December 2020

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Castle (in ruins) — Ballyegny Beg

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