Ightermurragh Castle

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I am planning a trip to Ireland (hopefully in the next year or so) and would love to visit this castle.  I would also like to have permission from the land owner.  Not sure where to start to find the person that owns this property.

Angela

Friday 1st November 2019 08:11PM

 

 

 

Hello Angela,

 

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out.

 

As far as I know it is in private ownership, but I will find out for you - you can see it from the road, however, it is approx half a mile in from the road situated in lush countryside.

Here is a link regarding it:         

 

https://www.castles.nl/ightermurragh-castle

 

Also he must have been very loyal and fond  of his servants - back in 1885[towards the end of the Famine here in Ireland] The Earl of Shannon bought a plot and Headstone   in the nearby cemetery  for the Joyce family who worked for him on the Estate   -   see the attached link:   https://historicgraves.ie/ightermurragh/co-igma-0010/grave     

  Back in 2013 a voluntary group of locals under the leader of John Tierney photocopied, and transcribed all Headstone Inscriptions in 6 local cemeteries in the area - Ightermurragh Cemetery included.

 

Will come back to you when I have more information.

 

Regards

Phyl

Clonpriest, IrelandXO Volunteer

Saturday 2nd November 2019 07:05PM

I am actually a decendent of the Supples, which is why I would really like to see this castle.  I have seen on other websites that it is a private ownership.  I would not want to tresspass on someone else's property without permission.

Thanks for your help Phyl!

 

Angela

Angela

Saturday 2nd November 2019 08:13PM

 

Hi Angela,

Sorry for the long delay, but eventually found the information. Also with the COVID 19, I expect your holidays have been put on hold.  Yes, it is in private ownership, but nearer to when you are actually coming to visit, do let me know and I will have a word with the owner, visiting the Castle is no problem, but it is on a working farm so may not be available and also gates have to be  kept closed as there are cows and cattle on the land. With all that said - did a visit last sunday and it was just beautiful down there.  Its a very large Castle compared to others in the area.  I was mesmerised with the fireplace - you can actually stand completely upright underneath it.  The only residents presently there are Crows nesting high up and the inside has some lovely Elder Trees growing up through it.  It looks like it was a 4 story in its day with lovely panaramic views all around it. 

Stay safe

Phyl 

Clonpriest, IrelandXO Volunteer

Wednesday 10th June 2020 04:45PM

Hi Phyl,
I will be visiting Ireland next week and interested in any information regarding the possibility of visiting Supple Castle. As a Supple it has a personal meaning for me.
I have been able to trace my Supple ancestors back to migrating from County Cork, but not within Ireland.
Thank you for any information you can provide.
JimS

JimS

Saturday 28th August 2021 04:46AM

Hi Phyl,
I will be visiting Ireland next week and interested in any information regarding the possibility of visiting Supple Castle. As a Supple it has a personal meaning for me.
I have been able to trace my Supple ancestors back to migrating from County Cork, but not within Ireland.
Thank you for any information you can provide.
JimS

JimS

Saturday 28th August 2021 05:43PM

 

Hi Jim,

Lovely to hear from you.  Can you send me your email address and I will get in contact with you through that.

Weather wise - you are in for some good weather.  Safe journey over to us.

Stay safe

Phyl 

Clonpriest, IrelandXO Volunteer

Saturday 28th August 2021 08:20PM

JimS,

My name is Angela and I am also related to the Supples of Ightermurragh Castle.  I would be very interested in sharing genealogy notes and any other information that I have about the Supples.  If you are interested, feel free to contact me at angelameyer2009@gmail.com

Angela

Angela

Monday 30th August 2021 06:09PM

Phyl,
Thank you Phyl, I look forward to hearing from you.
JimS

JimS

Tuesday 31st August 2021 10:19AM

Angela,
Hi Angela, I will email you.
Thanks.
JimS

JimS

Tuesday 31st August 2021 10:22AM

 

Hi Jim,

Was in town earlier today and the road from Ladysbridge to Ballymacoda where Ightermurragh is located is closed from Aug 30th until Oct 2nd due to road maintenance, which I would assume would be between the time of 9am - 6pm daily from Monday - Friday. Also can you send me your email address. 

 

regards
Phyl 

Clonpriest, IrelandXO Volunteer

Tuesday 31st August 2021 04:34PM

Hi Phyl,
Thanks, that could work perfectly, I will be in Dingle the 9th & 10th, if possible could go by there Saturday. Sorry, thought I had already sent my email address: jim_supple@yahoo.com.

Are you required to wear a mask everywhere? And will my vaccination card substitute for your indoor dining pass/card?

Best to you.
Jim

JimS

Tuesday 31st August 2021 06:04PM

Greetings Phyl,

It appears this thread is a few years old, but I was wondering if it is still possible to get in 
contact with the private land owner to see if they would allow another visit to the castle. My family is also related to the Supples, and we are planning a trip next July 2023 to visit.  I would appreciate any help as this would mean the world to visit.

Kind regards,
Allison

Ali G.

Tuesday 23rd August 2022 02:48AM

Hi Allison,

 

My appologies, I thought I had answered your query. Let me know nearer the time you will be here in East Cork. email is:  liph.irwin77@gmail.com

 

Kind regards

Phyl  IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

 

 

 

 

Clonpriest, IrelandXO Volunteer

Monday 3rd October 2022 04:36PM

Hi All,

I too am a descendant of the Supples of Ightermurragh Castle and would love to visit the site with permission. This thread is dated, but I was excited to find it and would love to explore genealogy with others here.

Thank you,

Carla McCullough 

Carla McCullough

Tuesday 28th February 2023 07:03AM