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Following the displacement of the O'Flynns different branches of the McCarthy family occupied the castle up until the mid 17th century. The McCarthy controlled approximately 232,300 acres in Muskerry. A total of 8 different members of the family occupied the position of Lord of Muskerry until their removal in 1691. In 1448 Cormac Laidir McCarthy inherited the tile Lord of Muskerry. During his lifetime he did much to improve the castle by rebuilding it and enlarging it. He also built a castle at Carrigadrohid and founded and an Abby at Kilcrea. He is probably also best known for building Blarney castle in 1446.

Milling was introduced in the late 16th century by Gallowglass Donal McSweeney. One of the earliest is the presence of a horizontal mill at Mashanaglass......

We hope you have enjoyed this brief introduction to the rich history that Macroom has to offer.

Order our land package and as well as

  • Numbered certificate, suitable for framing.
  • Map showing location of plot.
  • Photographs from the area.

You will get a detailed history of the area, which includes

  • History of the McCarthy and the O'Flynns in the area.
  • Homeplace of St. Finbarr, Founder of Cork.
  • William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania lived here.
  • Occupations that took place in the area at this time.
  • The landlord influence.
  • Fairs in the area.
  • The History of the Guinness family (of the stout fame) involvement in the area.
  • The destruction of the castle.

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