Draft:Dromagh Castle
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Dromagh Castle, situated on the border of County Cork and County Kerry, Ireland, has a storied history tied to the O’Keeffe (Ó Caoimh) family. The O’Keeffes, who claimed descent from the Celtic goddess Clíodhna, ruled as Kings of Munster before being displaced by the Anglo-Normans. They established Dromagh Castle in the late 16th century under Art Ó Caoimh, who received a re-grant of his lands from the English authorities in 1582.
During the Irish Confederate Wars of the 1640s, the castle was controlled by Donal Ó Caoimh. It witnessed a key battle in 1651, which marked the decline of Catholic resistance in Ireland. After suffering damage, it was returned to the Ó Caoimh family post-Restoration but was eventually lost due to support for James II. By the 18th century, the castle was owned by the Leader family, who made significant alterations. However, it was set on fire by the Irish Republican Army in 1921 and has since fallen into decay.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dromsicane Castle". Millstreet.ie. 2009-08-21. Retrieved 2025-02-19.