Desmond Castle (Kinsale)
Desmond Castle (Irish: Caisleán Deasmhumhan) is a tower house located in the town of Kinsale in County Cork, Ireland.
| Desmond Castle | |
|---|---|
Caisleán Deasmhumhan | |
| Cork Street, Kinsale in Republic of Ireland | |
Desmond Castle | |
| Coordinates | 51.7075°N 8.5306°W |
| Type | Tower house |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Office of Public Works |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1490–1510 |
| Built by | Maurice FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Desmond |
| Materials | limestone, slate, red brick, wrought iron, timber, glass |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Kinsale (1601–02) |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Maurice FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Desmond |
National monument of Ireland | |
| Official name | Desmond Castle or The French Prison, Kinsale |
| Reference no. | 360 |
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