Monacnapa in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Badgers Cave

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Badgers Cave Marker

Inscription. When Cromwell’s general, Lord Broghill, besieged the castle, he fired down from Card Hill above the lake and broke the tower walls. Yet when he entered the castle, he found only two trusty old retainers. The main garrison had fled through this cave.

All had gone, as well as the gold plate that Broghill expected to claim. Legend tells us there are three passages to find in the darkness beyond. One to Cork, one to the lake, and one all the way to Kerry.

But this being Blarney, the passages may be as hard to find as the gold…

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 51° 55.758′ N, 8° 34.269′ 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennel, Sentry & Dungeon (within shouting distance of this marker); An Doinsiún / The Dungeon (within shouting distance of this marker); Outer Defences (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Curtain Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Blarney Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Blarney Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); The Court (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery (Wikipedia). Boyle's assistance in Ireland proved invaluable during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. Appointed master of the ordnance, he soon assembled a body of infantry and horse, driving the rebels into Kilkenny, where they surrendered; he induced the Royalist garrison of Cork (English troops with whom he had served earlier in the wars) to defect back to the Parliamentarian side. On 10 May 1650, he completely defeated at Macroom a force of Irish advancing to the relief of Cork. (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Badgers Cave Marker

The marker is located at the entrance to Badgers Cave.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. Badgers Cave Marker

The mouth of the cave.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.