Drimoleague (aka Dromdaleague) (Cork)
There is a lot of interesting history surrounding the castle in Drimoleague. Built from approx 1540 onwards the castle was sacked by Cromwells General Ireton in 1649. Extensive damage was done to the structure and it was never inhabited after that. In 2000AD at the O Donovan Clan Gathering a commitment was made by Minister Síle DeValera to commence the repair of the castle. The works lasted some twelve years and the result is a credit to the commitment of the Department of Public Works to preserve this vital piece of history.
Type of Building:
Castle
Some communities associated with this building
Some ancestors associated with these communities
Some buildings associated with these communities
Some timeline events associated with this building
1860
Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa at the Apple Fair
2nd Sep 1864
1840
Black 47: Sketches on Dromodaleague and Caheragh
13th Feb 1847