| The Story Of Kanturk Castle, County Cork Ireland |
"A man's home is his castle..." so the adage goes. Unfortunately in this case, it looks like Kanturk Castle, Co. Cork, Ireland never became a residence. Nevertheless, what did get built was and is awesome. The main building offers 4 story, while each tower has 5 story.
Now as you walk around this beautiful historical building, it's difficult to imagine that it was built in about 1601. 4 hundred years are over and it is still standing strong. 'Bualadh bos' to the stone masons. (Bualadh bos is Irish/Gaelic for applause or praise) Legend has it that 7 stone masons all named John worked on the Castle. So at one time the fortress was called as "Carrig-na-Shane-Saor" i.e. The Rock of John the Mason.
There are various beliefs on whom specifically the castle was constructed for. Some say it was McDonogh McCarthy, while others believe it was Dermot McOwen. Still the dating of the building cannot be agreed upon. Generally it is said to be late 16th century early 17th century.
Why was it that he never occupied it? Well, there is a bit more to that proverb: 'A man's home is his castle ..., yet that is, 'until the Queen arrives'. The inhabitants near Kanturk Castle were becoming a bit concerned about the size of this building and to the cause of its existence. The Privy Council, which was like close advisors to the Queen of England back then, was informed and demanded the work on the building to stop. So, 'A man's home is his castle until the queen arrives'.
So disappointed the overlord was, it's reported that he smashed up the leaded glass and the tiles and flung them into the river.
Over time after that the possession changed ownership several times. It is now controlled by An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland, since 14th July 2000.
Why not come and have a look at Kanturk Castle, Co. Cork, Ireland for yourself. As you move around fantasize existing in the 15/1600s with the Mc Donagh McCarthy's at Kanturk Castle.
Other references to Kanturk Castle: "The story of Kanturk Castle" by Jean J. McCarthy, An Taisce press release
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