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Munster's District of
Glendamain
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Glendamain was an important site in
Munster Province. Sometimes in its history,
it was one of the Royal Seats.
 
Glendamain was the home of such powerful Irish kings as Cathal mac Finguine, near what is today the village of Glanworth on the River Funcheon in northeast County Cork. The Old Irish name of this village and ringfort was Gleann Iubhair, the Glen of the Yew Trees. Today, the site of the original hillfort is crowned by the remains of a thirteenth century Norman castle. Situated on a limestone outcrop, Glanworth Castle was built by the Condons and later passed on to the Roches. The original main tower was some 11 x 13 meters, and was at least three stories tall. Other structures and a curtain wall were added later. Sadly, all of this modern construction has overlaid whatever remained of the original, pre-norman installation.
Nearby is a Megalithic Tomb called "Labbacallee", or Old Woman's Grave. Build during the early Bronze Age, this wedge-shaped gallery tomb is almost 5,000 years old. The tomb was excavated in 1934 and the main burial chamber was found to contain the remains of a woman. In its original state, the massive capstones and rows of supporting pillars would have most likely been covered with earth.Map, text and graphics by MacMorna Niafer. Guide to Celtia
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