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1. The Landlords (ar lean)

   

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   and the O Callaghans. Mc Donagh's chief residence was near Kanturk, where the remains of his fine castle are still to be seen.
   The existing territory of the north of Mallow and eastward to the borders of Waterford belonged to the O Kefffees, princes of Dermoy who claimed descent from the Ancient kings of Ireland.
   Duhallow is noted for the number and size of its ancient strongholds. Around new market the Mc. Aluiffes built castles; whose forfeited estates were given to the Aldworth family. Kanturk Castle erected by Donagh Mc. Carthy in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, was never finished as the English became alarmed at its and gave order that its constructions should be stopped.
   Dromagh Castle was erected by the O Keffees, Near here was fought the last battle in Munster during the rebellion of 1641.It was the chief home of the O Keffees who were the overlords from Banteer to the upper Blackwater between Ratmore and Meanganine. The last of the O Keffees turned protestants.
   In 1641 Hugh O Keffee was the owner of the castle. His son Daniel took part with James II in the wars of 1690. After the defeat of the Boyne he was outlawed and his estates were taken from him and sold. This was how the landlords came in possession of the lands.

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