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Surrender and Re-Grant by Donal O’Donovan, Castledonovan, Drimoleague, West Cork, 1610s

In the 1610s Donal O’Donovan deviated from traditional policy and accepted the English title to his family lands as follows: ‘Donal O’Donovan of Castledonovan, Gentleman of the Castle the called Sowaagh..and a large extent of country specified therein, together with all customs royalties, dues and privileges due and payable to the said Donal and his ancestors in the ports, bays of Castlehaven etc. ‘ The agreement provided for the creation of two Manors, on eat Castednovan and one at Rahine. The lands were reconveyed to Donal O’Donovan for a sum of £447.13 shilling sterling and a remaining part of £45,5s 6d. In 1626 the Castle structure was renewed by him.

from Richard S. Harrison’s book, ‘Four Hundred Years of Drimoleague”, 1999