The focal point of the town is Kanturk Castle, built in 1609. Due to its architectural and historic importance, it is owned by An Taisce (National Trust for Ireland). The Duhallow Trail offers opportunities for fishing, golfing, and hiking. Heritage tourists from the McAuliffe, O’Keeffe, O’Callaghan, and McCarthy families can search for their roots in Kanturk. As families moved during wars and the plantations, some O’Neills, O’Donnells, and other families can date their roots in Kanturk since the Siege of Kinsale. Or visitors may simply find the region a quiet place to relax.
People
Many people of note had their origins in the area, including:
Dr. Pat O’Callaghan twice Olympic Gold Medal winner
Edel Quinn, missionary worker declared Venerable in 1994
D.D. Sheehan BL., a labour activist and parliamentarian from 1900 to 1918
Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington, suffragette and author, 1877-1946
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