Carriganass Castle, near Kealkill, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. This type of structure is known as a tower house. Tower houses evolved for both

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Carriganass Castle, near Kealkill, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. This type of structure is known as a tower house. Tower houses evolved for both residential and defensive purposes. Carriganass dates from the 16th century.

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