This is the homeland of the O'Dwyers of Kilnamanagh and there is an ancient church ruin which gave the name of Kinnamanagh to the Barony. Ballysheeda Castle is one of the O'Dwyers strongholds of ancient days. In the village of Annacarty stands the ruins of an R.I.C. barracks which witnessed brother fighting brother and cousin against cousin during the Irish Civil War.

According to local tradition, the Bell Well got its name from a little bell hanging from an old oak tree by the well. This was used to call people to Mass there, said at a Mass-Rock during the Penal Days.

At Gortard/Carhue a killeen site is located. This would be traditionally associated with the burial of children or the un-baptised. There is a hilltop cairn called Laghtseefin in Glencarbry townland. "Laght" refers to a grave, monument or tomb, while "seefin" means "Fionn's seat".

A parish G.A.A. sports field is situated in the village caters for juveniles to Senior level gaelic football and hurling. There is also a Camogie club. There are after school care facilities, a Youth Club, and Bingo (every Sunday night).

Greenways Festival 2003

Annacarty is talking part in the Greenways Festival in summer 2003 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the legendary 1603 march of O’Sullivan Beara from the Beara Peninsula to the Breifne area. Click here for info on the events