Castlelyons (Irish: Caisleán Ó Liatháin)[2] is a small village in the east of County Cork, Ireland.

The parish has two churches at Bridesbridge and Coolagown, and also has a castle, two abbeys, a mausoleum, two holy wells, and many other historical sites.

The Catholic parish of Castlelyons today is made up of three main districts - Coolagown, Britway and Castlelyons/Bridesbridge.

[citation needed] During the English Civil War, the Battle of Castlelyons in 1645 was fought near the village.

The village has squash courts and a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) pitch.