Castlecarra Castle

Situated near Lough Carra, hence the name, Castlecarra was built in the 13th century by the de Staunton’s. An extensive re-vamp was carried out during the 15th century by the M’Evilly’s, a branch of the Staunton’s, and they held onto the castle until 1574. The castle was later handed over to the crown, before being granted to Captain William Bowen, staying with his family until the Cromwellian...