School: Baile Caisleáin an Róistigh (B.) (roll number 14107)
- Location:
- Castletownroche, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Luineacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0371, Page 148
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- This castle is still occupied and stands in a perfect state of preservation. It was built by the Normans in the 12th century, and stands on the top of a rock overlooking the Blackwater. From this castle runs a subterranean passage beneath the river, and connects with Carrigacunna Castle which stands on the opposite side of the Blackwater, and in a direct easterly line from it. Carrigacunna Castle was also built by the Normans. In a field commonly known as "the Closha" a short distance from Monanimy Castle can be seen hundreds of trenches man-deep and all connected with one another. These trenches were used as "rifle-pits" for soldiers to protect(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mícheál Riabhach
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 30
- Address
- Killavullen, Co. Cork
