Monacnapa in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
MacCarthy Family History
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. MacCarthy Family History Marker
Blarney Castle was the ancestral stronghold of one of the most powerful of the ancient clans of Ireland, the MacCarthys.
Because of the vastness of their estates and the prowess of their arms they had achieved the distinction of being recognised as Kings of Munster by the lesser Irish chiefs, Munster being the most southerly of the four provinces of Ireland.
Tracing their ancestry back to a chieftain who was converted to Christianity by St Patrick, the MacCarthys produced many warriors who left their mark on time and place, such as Cormac MacCarthy, who built the famous Cormacs Chapel on the Rock of Cashel, 11271134.
It is believed that as early as the tenth century there was a wooden hunting lodge on this site. This was followed by a small stone structure, only to be demolished in 1446 when the building of the existing massive structure was begun.
The builder was one of the most eminent of the MacCarthy chieftains, Dermot, King of Munster.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1446.
Location. 51° 55.744′ N, 8° 34.24′ W. Marker is in Cork,
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Regionally, it is on 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Court (here, next to this marker); Jefferyes & Colthurst Family History (here, next to this marker); Oubliette (here, next to this marker); Murder Hole (here, next to this marker); Blarney Railway (here, next to this marker); Blarney House (here, next to this marker); Blarney Village (here, next to this marker); Blarney Castle (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
Also see . . . MacCarthy of Muskerry (Wikipedia).
The Blarney Stone passed(Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)from MacCarthy hands during the Williamite wars. Following the forfeiture by Donogh McCarthy, 4th Earl of Clancarthy, the castle property passed to the Hollow Sword Blade Company who subsequently sold it to Sir James St. John Jefferyes, Governor of Cork in 1688.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 20262. MacCarthy Family History MarkerThis marker is under the 30-minute wait sign to reach the Blarney Stone.
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 12 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.
