Kilcrea Castle 🏰

Kilcrea Castle, located near Kilcrea Friary in County Cork, Ireland, was built around 1465 by Cormac Láidir MacCarthy. This fortified tower house served as a stronghold for the MacCarthy family. The castle features a large rectangular tower and defensive walls, typical of 15th-century Irish castles. Though now in ruins, Kilcrea Castle offers a glimpse into medieval Irish architecture and the turbulent history of the region. Its proximity to Kilcrea Friary highlights the close connection between secular and religious life in medieval Ireland.Read more