Oysterhaven
Oysterhaven (Irish: Cuan Oisre) is a sea inlet on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, immediately to the east of Kinsale harbour. The townlands bordering the northern and eastern sides of the inlet are also known as Oysterhaven.
During the Siege of Kinsale, the English forces besieging the town brought supplies to their camp (which was located to the north of the town) by ship into Oysterhaven and thence by boat up the creek to Brown's Mills.
Oysterhaven is associated with the Gaelic Long family. Mount Long castle, now partly in ruin, was built by John Long in 1631. Located in a rural setting on the bank of Oysterhaven bay, this is a very striking feature in the landscape. The castle is a good example of a seventeenth century fortified house, built at a time when more domestic houses were coming to replace the defensive tower house. It is thought to have been burnt by its owners only twelve years after its construction, in 1643.[1]
Oysterhaven is now home to a watersports and "outdoor education" centre.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ FUSIO. "Mount Long Castle, MOUNTLONG, CORK". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ The Oysterhaven Centre - Oysterhaven, Kinsale, Co. Cork
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