About half way between Cork and Killarney, in a field just a couple of miles outside the town of Macroom, lies the remains of Carrigaphooca Castle. The castle was built as a defensive tower back in the early 15th century, but these days it is known locally to be one of the most haunted castles in Ireland.
Nearby, you will also find the Carrigaphooca Stone Circle, which is probably one of the smaller examples of stone circles you will come across, but still a very worthwhile addition to any megalithic monument tour of Ireland.
- Wikipedia: Carrigaphooca Castle
- Got Ireland: Stumbling Upon History in Southwest Ireland
Written by Liam O’Connell
Liam is a Cork City native who now spends most of his time in California. He travels back to Ireland frequently to spend time with family and enjoy the Irish countryside. Liam blogs about the Emerald Isle on his website GotIreland.com. Liam’s Tips | Website
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