Castle Cara, Rockport House, Torr Road, Cushendun
Introduction
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Castle Cara, Rockport House, Torr Road, Cushendun
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 8 Sep 2006
The exact date of construction of the castle is unclear, it may have been a Norman outpost and then rebuilt in the 14th century. Shane O'Neill is said to have had possession of the castle in 1565 when Sorely Boy McDonnell was defeated at the Battle of Glentaisie. Shane was killed in 1567 during peace talks, possibly by order of the English Deputy of Ireland Sir Henry Sidney but the McDonnell's regained possession of the castle at this time.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.132586
Longitude
-6.041546