During the Williamite War in Ireland in the 1690s, the then 4th Earl of Clancarty (also named Donough MacCarty) was captured and his lands (including Blarney Castle) were confiscated by the Williamites.
Selama Perang Williamite di Irlandia pada tahun 1690-an, Earl of Clancarty ke-4 (yang juga bernama Donough MacCarty) ditangkap dan tanahnya (termasuk Puri Blarney) disita oleh orang-orang Williamite.