Culture
Desmond Castle
Heritage Sites – Kinsale, West CorkBuilt as a custom house by the Earl of Desmond in circa 1500, Desmond Castle has had a colorful history. It was occupied by the Spanish in 1601 and used as a prison for captured American sailors during the war of Independence. The castle was also used …
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Glebe Gardens and Cafe
Cafés, Culture, Gardens, Nightlife – Baltimore, West CorkGlebe Gardens are located in Baltimore, West Cork, Ireland. From Cork city, follow the N71 westward to Skibbereen, a journey of about 1.5 hours. Baltimore is 20 minutes from Skibbereen along the R595. A sharp right-hand bend leads uphill to the village …
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Kanturk Castle
Heritage Sites – Kanturk, North CorkNow an unfinished castle, the construction of Kanturk Castle in Duhallow began in 1601 by Dermot MacOwen MacDonagh. The English Council ordered a halt to the progression of the building, after neighbours complained of its size. Some accounts note that …
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