Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Created using 3D scanning + real videos from the drone (DJI Mavic Mini2) on 22/07/2024
Video by www.drone.irish
Location
south of Mallow, County Cork, Ireland

Description
Castle Barrett (Castel More) is situated on open grassy position south of the town of Mallow.

The castle is in ruins, with just a few parts of the walls standing like stone sentinels. The remaining fragments are from the north and east walls.

History
Castle Barrett was built around the 13th century. It was originally known as Castle More or Castlemore. In 1439 it was taken over by the Earl of Desmond. The Barrett family acquired the castle in the 17th century. The castle was damaged in 1645 by Oliver Cromwell's army. After the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, John Barrett who fought on the side of the Jacobites lost to the Williamites. Castle Barrett was destroyed and 12,000 acres of Barrett land was forfeited.

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