On entering the harbour, you will see the ruins of a medieval castle. This was inhabited by the O’Kennedys, who were once the dominant family of the area. It was built in the 15th century and was strategically located as the old harbour was an important source of trade to the surrounding town lands. Only a corner pillar now remains but its fallen stonework was used to construct the new harbour in the early 19th century.
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