Blackwater Castle

Blackwater Castle stands near Castletownroche in County Cork, set above the River Awbeg in the Blackwater valley. A historic castle and estate with deep roots in the surrounding landscape, it offers a chance to experience one of the region’s fortified houses and its grounds. Tours help bring its history and setting to life, and its quiet rural location in north Cork makes it a characterful place to visit for anyone interested in Ireland’s castles and heritage.