Carrigaholt Castle and Sea Wall

Carrigaholt Castle stands with extensive views over the River Shannon and Carrigaholt Bay. This tower-house, dated to the 15th century, was formerly the fortified residence of the Mac Mahons, chiefs of West Corkavaskin. Carrigaholt Castle, with its five storeys, is in the south-west corner of the enclosing bawn. Constructed of local flagstone and limestone, the walls have a base batter. The ent...