House & Family History: Desmond Castle was attacked by Oliver Cromwell’s forces in 1645. Much of the castle was demolished in the 18th century, followed by an early 19th century restoration of the remaining elements. The castle was burned by the IRA on August 8, 1922, during the Irish Civil War. In 1990 come into the ownership of the Office of Public Works.

House Listed: Unknown

Park Listed: Unknown

Past Seat / Home of: Thomas FitzThomas FitzGerald, 3rd Baron Desmond, until 1307; Maurice FitzThomas FitzGerald, 4th Baron Desmond and 1st Earl of Desmond, 1307-56; Maurice FitzGerald, 2nd Earl of Desmond, 1356-58; Gerald FitzGerald, 3rd Earl of Desmond, 1358-98; John FitzGerald, 4th Earl of Desmond, 1398-99; Thomas FitzGerald, 5th Earl of Desmond, 1399-1420; James FitzGerald, 6th Earl of Desmond, 1420-63; Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond, 1463-68; James FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Desmond, 1468-87; Maurice FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Desmond, 1487-1520; James FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Desmond, 1520-29; Thomas FitzGerald, 11th Earl of Desmond, 1529-34; John FitzGerald, de facto 12th Earl of Desmond, 1534-36; James FitzGerald, de jure 12th Earl of Desmond, 1536-40; James FitzGerald, 13th Earl of Desmond, 1540-58; Gerald FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond, 1558-83. Sir William Courtenay, 1591-1630; Sir George Courtenay, 1st Bt., 1630-44. Mahony family, 17th and 18th centuries. Curling family, until the 1940s.

Current Ownership Type: Office of Public Works

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

House Open to Public: Yes

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.heritageireland.ie

Historic Houses Member: No