Carrignamuck Tower House

Carrignamuck Tower House
Carrignamuck Tower House
Carrignamuck Tower House is located in island of Ireland
Carrignamuck Tower House
Shown within island of Ireland
Alternative nameDripsey Castle
LocationCarrignamuck, County Cork, Ireland
Coordinates51°55′41″N 8°45′17″W / 51.92806°N 8.75472°W / 51.92806; -8.75472
TypeTower house
History
BuilderCormac Láidir MacCarthy
Foundedlate 15th century
Site notes
ConditionRuined
OwnershipPrivate
Public accessNo

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.