Kerry Ireland

Overlooking Valentia Harbour, it lies at the foot of Bentee. The Carhan House here is where Daniel “The Liberator” O’Connell (1775 - 1847) was born, and he won Catholic representation in Parliament in 1829. It was in his memory that the O’Connell’s Church was built in 1888 and this is the only church in Ireland the patron of which is a lay-person. Also the Ballycarbery Castle that is indeed the remnants of an older castle once held by O’Connell’s ancestors too situates here. The 10 ft thick stone fort, Cahergall Fort in Cahirciveen is clearly visible on the mountain slope. Also there lies the Leacanabuaile Fort that is a carefully restored stone ring fort with occupation dating from the sixth to eighth centuary. Cuas Crom Beach is a place of attraction for swimming.

Posted on April 16th, 2008 under Town. Tags: Ballycarbery Castle, Bentee, Cahergall Fort, Cahirciveen, Catholic, church, Cuas Crom Beach, O'Connell, Parliament, The Carhan House, Valentia Harbour. Comments: None