McDermott's Castle

McDermott's Castle
Native name
Carraig Mhic Dhiarmada (Irish)
The Rock
MacDermot's Castle
Carrick McDermott
TypeCastle
LocationCastle Island, Lough Key,
County Roscommon, Ireland
Coordinates53°59′22″N 8°13′57″W / 53.989522°N 8.232580°W / 53.989522; -8.232580
Location of McDermott's Castle in Ireland
Official nameMcDermott's Castle (Castle Island)
Reference no.586

McDermott's Castle is a castle and protected national monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland. The site of a fortification since at least the 13th century, the structure's tower house may date from the 16th century, with much of the current building (including its crenellations) dating to the 19th century.