Monacnapa in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The Curtain Wall
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. The Curtain Wall Marker
This is all that remains of what was once a curtain wall around the Tower House.
This was an important part of the Castles defences and is double skinned, the outer and inner walls separated by a layer of earth and small stones to better absorb the impact of unfriendly cannonballs.
In friendlier times, this provides a good vantage point for those too lazy to climb.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 55.738′ 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: Outer Defences (here, next to this marker); Blarney Castle (a few steps from this marker); Blarney Railway (a few steps from this marker); The Court (a few steps from this marker); MacCarthy Family History (a few steps from this marker); The Bawn (within shouting distance of this marker); Why Blarney? (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle History (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. The Curtain Wall
The remnants of the wall. The marker is on the left-hand side of the photo.
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.
