Preservation group bids to save castle from collapse

Sean O’Riordan

A serious crack has been detected in a key lintel of Carrigadrohid Castle, near Macroom. If it is not reinforced soon a major part of the structure could come crashing down.

The situation is now extremely serious, according to Peter Scanlon, chairman of Carrigadrohid Castle Project Company, which involves local people who want to retain their unique heritage.