Castle - tower house

The National Monuments Service's description

Westropp (1906-7, 225-6) recorded the following details about Kilmacow Castle and bawn; 'An appanage of Keynsham Abbey. 1319 Sybilla de la Chapelle claimed one-third off Kilmecho (Plea R.). 1569 Supple's C[astle]. of Gillemakuo, surrendered (C.S.P.L). 1583 It was held from Earl of Desmond by J. Supple (Peyton, 57b; Inq., Exch., 11,54). "The large square C[astle]. of Killmackwoo,. with nine separate rooms, ruinous in parts. It is surrounded by a strong wall, built strongly for defence." Adjoining were gardens, a rather ruinous water-mill [LI030-187----], orchard, &c. (Des. R., 68). Granted before 1588 by Supple to Billingsley; 1590 by him to Rob. Graves 1593 to Ric. Whittaker; 1598 by him to W. Butler; the C[astle]. being a sufficient residence (Inq. Chan., 6b; Carew i., p. 450); 1623 by Sir J. Dowdall (Inq. Chan, 15a). 1655 W. Butler owned Killmcceow (C.S, p. 43). The Peppard family resided there early in the next century.
Fabric - A large bawn, in which is a nearly levelled tower, which, in human memory, had fine mantelpieces. A farmhouse occupies part of the site. It is on the north slope of Knockfeerina'.

Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien

Date of upload: 9 December 2020

References

Westropp, T.J. 1906-7 The ancient castles of the county of Limerick. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 26, 54-264.