Carrignamuck Tower House

Carrignamuck Tower House
Carrignamuck Tower House
Shown within island of Ireland
Alternative nameDripsey Castle
LocationCarrignamuck, County Cork, Ireland
Coordinates51°55′41″N 8°45′17″W / 51.92806°N 8.75472°W / 51.92806; -8.75472
TypeTower house
History
BuilderCormac Láidir MacCarthy
Foundedlate 15th century
Site notes
ConditionRuined
OwnershipPrivate
Public accessNo

Carrignamuck Tower House, located in Carrignamuck townland, is a 15th century tower house located 2.8 km (1.7 mi) north of Coachford village and 2 km (1.2 mi) north-west of Dripsey village. It is also sometimes known as 'Dripsey Castle', a name latterly attributed to the 18th century house, Dripsey Castle, built nearby.