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Tracing the Footsteps of O'Sullivan Beare

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Liscarroll

28th March 2018 by Beara Breifne

Liscarroll Stamp

Liscarroll nestles in a valley surrounded by hills located in North Cork region

This valley was once part of an ancient lake, which now lies approx. 60ft underground. While drilling for a well at Purdons in Killinane, a cave was discovered which led to this vast lake. In time, it is hoped to develop this area.

Liscarrol’s huge 13th century castle, the third largest of its kind in Ireland, is an imposing landmark. It was built as part of a line of fortified outposts between the Norman held and Golden Vale to the north and east, and the Irish held Bogs to the south and west.

Beneath the walls of the castle is the village green, a popular picnic area for the droves of tourists who visit the only donkey sanctuary in the Republic of Ireland. The green has recently been planted with a native tree woodland area and a wild flower meadow.

Donal Cam’s Battle

It was at a ford close to the town, that Donal Cam O’Sullivan fought the Battle of Liscarroll, after being attacked by the English garrison aided by the Barry’s, as they passed along Knawhill to the west of the village.

Once, Liscarroll was considered to be the cross roads of Munster; a military road ran from Cork to Mallow and on to Liscarroll, it then branched off to Kerry through Lismire and on to Limerick through Newcastlewest. With the advent of the new railway line this road division was moved to Mallow and totally by-passed Liscarroll.

The area is a treasure trove to the archaeologist and historian, with what is possibly the largest number of historic sites in North Cork, from Fulach Fiadhs to 19th-century manors.

It forms part of the Ballyhoura section of the Beara Breifne Way.

Stamp Locations

Follsin’s Amber Filling Station
The Donkey Sanctuary

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Contact the Ballyhoura Way

To find out more about the route, accommodation or local services, contact the Ballyhoura Way via our contact form, or at:

Ballyhoura Fáilte
Phone :  063 91300
Fax :  063 91330
Site : www.ballyhouracountry.com

How to Walk the Beara-Breifne Way

You can walk the whole of O’Sullivan Beare’s route from West Cork to Leitrim

We’ve created a unique walking passport you can use to catalogue your progress over days, months or even years. Each community has chosen a stamp to represent its character, and as you collect your passport stamps, you’ll get to meet some of the people behind the walk’s creation.

 


 

How to use the passport

You can order your  Beara-Breifne Way passport online and plan your route using our handy maps.

Stamp locations are listed on on this website for each walk and walk section. When you complete your  walk, call in to its passport point, and we’ll stamp your passport for you.

At the end of your journey, you can claim the final stamp which proves you walked the entire Beara-Breifne Way!

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