Barryscourt Castle Cork Ireland
Barryscourt Castle was the seat of the Barry family from the 12th to the 17th century and was home to the most powerful branch of the family, the Barrymores. It was attacked and captured in 1645, during the Irish Confederate War, but the bawn wall with three-corner tower is largely intact. The ground floor of the keep houses an exhibition on the history of the Berry’s and Barryscourt Castle with the Main Hall and the Great Hall now being open to the public. The ground floor of the Keep houses an exhibition entitled "The Arts in Ireland from the Invasion to the Plantation 1100-1600".
The present Castle is a fine example of a 15th century tower house with 16th century additions and alterations and the bawn wall with 3 corner towers is largely intact. Visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear due to uneven terrain. Facilities include an exhibition, toilets, public car park and restaurant/teashop with craftshop.