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Ross Castle, Ireland

From series “Ireland's Greatest Castles”
Year: 15 century.

The beautiful Ross Castle is located in the vicinity of Killarney. It has been the ancestral seat of the O'Donoghue Clan since its founding. This castle is located within the Killarney National Park. An important natural attraction is located in the immediate vicinity. This is Lough Lene Lake. The castle was built in the 15th century. It is considered a striking example of medieval architecture typical of Ireland. Strong fortification walls and round corner towers are preserved in this castle. The building looks unique against the background of the surrounding landscapes.

Ross Castle, Ireland The tour of the castle is incredibly interesting and informative. Unique handmade oak furniture has been preserved in it. Local craftsmen made it in the 16th-17th centuries. Ancient works of art adorn some of the halls. The Banquet Hall is considered one of the most luxurious. The most luxurious and spacious rooms are located on the top floors of the castle. The owners' bedrooms, as well as their workrooms and rooms, were located here. They received guests there.

The old stone floor is preserved in the Banquet Hall. Initially, it served not only a decorative function but also served as natural protection from fire. You should take a walk through the extensive surrounding area after a walk through the castle. Special picnic areas are equipped under the sprawling century-old trees in the park. You can take a boat ride on the peaceful surface of the lake here in the warm season. If you want to visit Ross Castle, please note that it is open to the public only from mid-March to mid-October. Next - Adare Castle


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Carry Out Off Licence' located in 2.41 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Enterprise Rent-A-Car' is located in 2.19 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Maxol N71' in 2.24 km
Supermarket: 'Dunnes Stores' in 2.42 km
Parking: 'Parking' in 2.4 km
Apotheek: 'O'Sullivan's Pharmacy Killarney' in 2.35 km
Police station: 'Killarney Garda Station' in 2.76 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Herbert Restaurant' in 1.62 km
Railway station: 'Killarney Train Station' in 2.94 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Farranfore Airport KIR - in 15 km
 »  Bantry Airport BYT - in 40 km
 »  Cork Airport ORK - in 74 km
 »  Shannon Airport SNN - in 83 km
 »  Inisheer Airport INQ - in 109 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Ross Castle

Cahernane House Hotel

Located in 1 km from Ross Castle
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Rooms: 38
An area of outstanding natural beauty with its untamed landscape of mountains, lakes and woodland, during your stay you can enjoy walks, hikes, … More: photo, rates and booking
Willow Lodge B&B

Located in 2 km from Ross Castle
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Rooms: 3
Each en suite room at Willow Lodge in Killarney has a king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe and power shower. They also have a 32” flat-screen TV and … More: photo, rates and booking
Ros Villa Guesthouse

Located in 3 km from Ross Castle
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Rooms: 4
Each morning, guests at Ros Villa Guest House can enjoy a full cooked Irish breakfast, along with lighter continental options. The house also has a … More: photo, rates and booking
Ryebrook House

Located in 4 km from Ross Castle
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Rooms: 6
The spacious rooms have a seating area, a bathroom with free toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities. Homemade bread and scones feature … More: photo, rates and booking

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In Ireland, there is the empty Blasket archipelago, which flourished until the middle of the last century. Today, you can only see dilapidated houses and occasional herds of grazing animals. The history of the archipelago is very interesting. The first mention of it …
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Top destination around Ross Castle - Killarney

We cannot fail to mention St. Patrick's Day, which is very widely celebrated throughout Ireland (however, and outside it too). And Killarney is no exception in this regard - how could Irish miss such a fun holiday? In the middle of March, the central streets of the city turn green because everyone dresses up in the country's traditional color. Parades, activities for children, a dance program, musical concerts, street parties, themed cruises along the lake, street cinemas - all this attracts hundreds of tourists to Killarney on the second Sunday of the month when the holiday in honor of the patron saint of Ireland takes place here. By the way, every year the festival has a certain theme and participants of the processions follow it necessarily.

People in Killarney love Christmas holidays as well. Thus, from late November until December 31, exhibitions where you can buy gifts for loved ones open on the city's central streets, Beech Road Car Park becomes a ground for ice-skating enthusiasts, mini-parades headed by Santa Claus are held, and a special program is organized for kids - they will certainly not get bored. Besides that, the preparation for Christmas is interesting due to traditional Irish foods that are specially cooked for the holiday.
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