Barryscourt Castle, Office of Public Works, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Barryscourt Castle, Office of Public Works, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Barryscourt Castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry Family. The present castle, with its largely intact ball wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house.

Courtesy of Barryscourt Castle, Office of Public Works, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Barryscourt Castle, Office of Public Works, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
Courtesy of Barryscourt Castle, Office of Public Works, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Barryscourt Castle, Office of Public Works, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Barryscourt Castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry Family. The present castle, with its largely intact ball wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house.

Courtesy of Barryscourt Castle, Office of Public Works, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

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Barryscourt Castle is the 16^th century seat of the Barry Family. The present castle, with its largely intact ball wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house. Both the First FloorMain Hall and the Second Floor Great Hall have been extensively restored with fittings and furnishings reinstated.The Orchard has been restored to an original 16^th century design and a herb and knot garden has been reinstated in the bawn.This project by the Trust was aided by ECAD.

Website: www.heritageireland.ie

Address

Carrigtwohill

Co. Cork

Telephone: +353 21 488 2218

email: charlesfort@opw.ie