School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha (roll number 10047)
- Location:
- Macroom, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Na Siúracha
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- Carrigadrohid castle was at this time in the hands of the Irish. It was situated midway between Coachford and Macroom and stands on a rock in the middle of the River Lee. It is 60 feet heigh by 40 feet and 50 feet at the base. It was erected by the McCarthys in the 14th century and transferred by them to their leige men, the O'Leary's. During the years proceeding 1650 it was frequently taken and retaken by contending forces. Broghill after his victory at Macroom proceeded to besiege it with a large force and took the captive Bishop with him. His efforts to take the castle were not successful, and he offered the captive Bishop his life if he would exercise his authority over the defenders and induce them to surrender. The Bishop went forward (?) and conjured the garrison to hold out to the last for their religion and country. As soon as he had finished he turned back to(continues on next page)