a town in the county of Cork and province of Munster, 124 miles from Dublin; situated on the river Bandon, and five miles from Kinfaile. The river is navigable to Collier's quay, about half a mile below the place. On the west side of the town is a strong bridge. This place was formerly walled, and of some note, as appears by the foundations of several castles and large buildings discovered in it. The town of Innishannon, together with its ferry, were granted to Philip de Barry by Henry V. by letters patent, anno 1412.