Kanturk (Irish: Ceann Toirc, meaning 'boar's head')[2][3] is a town in the north west of County Cork, Ireland.

Known locally as the Old Court,[7] this fortified house was built c. 1601 for MacDonogh McCarthy as a defence against English settlers during the Plantation of Ireland.

[10][4] Work stopped c. 1618, reputedly because local English settlers were concerned that the structure was too large and fortified, and could be used as a base to attack them.

[20][21] Kanturk's library offers lending facilities, newspapers, reference books, internet access and also organises cultural events.

The park has oak, beech, chestnut and ash trees, a children's playground, some cultural exhibits, and a walkway by the banks of the Dalua.

The Allow joins the River Blackwater; known for its salmon fishing, a further 3 km (2 mi) downstream at Leaders Bridge on the N72 Mallow to Killarney road.

The Kanturk Trout Anglers Association has been represented on the international stage on several occasions, with past members participating at the World Fly Fishing Championships.

[35] Bus routes serving Kanturk include weekday services to Mallow, one of which continues to Cork.