Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hailed the re-opening of a medieval castle following extensive conservation work as a major addition to the tourism offering in Cork. Mr Martin said Barryscourt ...

There is very good news for East Cork, for tourism on Leeside and for all ... going to re-open to the public after a decade. Barryscourt Castle, between Little Island and Carrigtwohill and just ...

and the promotion of the restored Barryscourt Castle as a new tourism destination Creating an interpretative Centre at Barryscourt Castle is a highlight of the plan, and which will promote ...

Photo: Heritage Ireland The Office of Public Works (OPW) is working to open Carrigtwohill’s Barryscourt Castle ... it will be a major tourist attraction. The OPW hopes to work with Fáilte ...

Barryscourt Castle in east Cork was once the seat of the Barry family, who arrived in Ireland during the Norman invasion of 1172. Its one of five major OPW Nature Conservation Projects set to ...

And the city has revealed its huge five-year tourist plan to encourage more ... with hopes to reopen the 600-year-old Barryscourt Castle to the public. Roches Point Lighthouse also want reopen ...

These iconic sites continue to play a pivotal role for both domestic and international tourism ... look forward to opening the magnificent Barryscourt Castle in Co Cork next month, and the ...

That is according to Cork East TD Séan Sherlock, who said Barryscourt Castle in Carrigtwohill has to be a priority for the Government body in charge of the facility, the Office of Public Works (OPW).

The Carrigtwohill Medieval Festival at Barryscourt Castle in east Cork attracted crowds of up to 10,000 people to savour its lavish historical re-enactments and country fair exhibits. The event ...