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Ross Castle, 2km from Killarney, off N71 (Kenmare Rd).
Open: April, daily 10am-5pm. May & September, daily 10am-6pm. June to August, daily 9am-6.30pm. October, Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm. Last admission 45mins before closing. Admission charges; guided tours; exhibitions; toilets; car park close to site. Access for disabled visitors to ground floor only. Please note: this is a very busy site, and during Summer visitors may experience delays.
A typical example of an Irish Chieftans stronghold during the Middle Ages. Reputedly built in the late 15th century by one of the O’Donoghue Ross chieftains. It is surrounded by a fortified bawn, its curtain walls defended by circular flanking towers, two of which remain. Much of the bawn was removed by the 18th century. There is some fine 16th and 17th century furniture on display.
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- Landmark