Alternative name | Dripsey Castle |
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Location | Carrignamuck, County Cork, Ireland |
Coordinates | 51°55′41″N 8°45′17″W / 51.92806°N 8.75472°W |
Type | Tower house |
History | |
Builder | Cormac Láidir MacCarthy |
Founded | late 15th century |
Site notes | |
Condition | Ruined |
Ownership | Private |
Public access | No |
Carrignamuck Tower House, located in Carrignamuck townland, is a 15th century tower house located 2.8 km (1.7 mi) north of Coachford village and 2 km (1.2 mi) north-west of Dripsey village. It is also sometimes known as 'Dripsey Castle', a name latterly attributed to the 18th century house, Dripsey Castle, built nearby.