Belvelly Castle

Belvelly Castle is a 14th[1] or 15th-century[2] tower house in County Cork, Ireland.

It is situated next to the small village of Belvelly, opposite and overlooking the only road bridge connecting Fota Island to Great Island (on which the town of Cobh is situated).

Some sources suggest that Walter Raleigh occupied the castle in the 16th century,[4] before being reoccupied by the De Barra family, and used by Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery to garrison troops during the Irish Confederate Wars in the mid-17th century.

[8] This redevelopment was completed in late 2018, with additional artworks positioned on the roof of the tower house.

[9][10] The castle's owners are among the sponsors of local football club Cobh Ramblers FC.