Macroom Castle
Families can explore the historic grounds of Macroom Castle and learn about its past, from the McCarthys to Cromwellian forces and William Penn.
Macroom Castle’s story reflects the trials and tribulations of Irish society over the centuries, passing from the hands of the Carew Clan to the McCarthys, when they became overlords in the region. In 1650 Bishop Boetius McEgan failed to hold it on behalf of the McCarthys against Cromwellian forces, and McEgan was taken prisoner and hanged at Carrigadrohid.
The castle was given, as a reward, to William Penn (whose son founded the state of Pennsylvania) who lived there for some time, and then sold it to the Hollow Sword Blade Company.
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)