Castledonovan Castle

Castledonovan castle sits on top of a rocky outcrop overlooking the Ilen River, six km north of Drimoleague. Castledonovan is a typical Irish tower house, rectangular and has four storeys. It was only after the re-granting of the tower house to the O’Donovan’s in 1615 by James II that it became known as Castledonovan. Prior to 1615, the tower house was originally named Sowagh. Built circa 1560...