Monacnapa in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
An Doinsiún
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The Dungeon
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. An Doinsiún / The Dungeon Marker
An Doinsiún
Cuid de córir cosanta an caisleáin. Is ann a bíodh an solátar uisce le n-úsáid in aimsir léigir.
The Dungeon
Part of the outer defences of the castle. It contained the water supply for use in time of siege.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 55.77′ N, 8° 34.256′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Monacnapa. It can be reached from Blarney Castle Estate. The marker is located on the grounds of Blarney Castle & Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Blarney Castle Estate, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The North Wall (here, next to this marker); Kennel, Sentry & Dungeon (here, next to this marker); Badgers Cave (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lookout Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); MacCarthy Family History (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. An Doinsiún / The Dungeon Marker
The marker is located near the entrance to the dungeon.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
