Ross Castle

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Ross Road, Killarney, Kerry+353 64 35851

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Apr. and Oct., daily 10-5; May and Sept., daily 9-6; June-Aug., daily 9-6:30 Close
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Tower House - Ross Castle Photo - Ross Castle, Killarney, Ireland

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Late Afternoon Visit - Bonus Stop

by MilwVon

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

May 15, 2012

Best of IgoUgo Throughout our travels around Ireland, we found that often we did not have time to squeeze in everything that we had penciled in for the day. On several occasions we made impromptu stops along the drive which resulted in running out of time later. ...Read more Throughout our travels around Ireland, we found that often we did not have time to squeeze in everything that we had penciled in for the day. On several occasions we made impromptu stops along the drive which resulted in running out of time later. The number of lovely villages and stunning scenery was just too much to ignore.

On the day that we took the Ring of Kerry day tour, we got back to Killarney a bit earlier than we expected. Given that Ross Castle was less than five minutes away from our drop-off point, we hustled to get there before their last admission at 5:00pm.

We lucked out and got there just as they were closing out the group for the last guided tour of the day. Not realizing that this OPW Heritage site was by guided tour only, we really felt fortunate to catch the last tour. David and Ellie took the full tour of the interior of the castle, while I took time to check out their exhibition area and the outside areas of the castle.

Located on Lough Leane in the Killarney National Park, the tower house was built in the 15th century. It not only served as a castle home site, but also as a military barracks when additional buildings were added in the 18th century. Today, the tower house has been restored and contains original oak furniture dating back three to four hundred years.

Photos were not permitted inside the building here, but I was able to take several of the exterior walls and the tower house. While here I enjoyed a short walk around the near-end of the lake. It was fun watching a young family feeding the ducks and swans, as well as a couple of fly fisherman looking to catch supper (most likely brown trout) for the evening.

There is also a boat dock near Ross Castle, available to take visitors to Innisfallen Island where a 7th century monastery and additional 11th & 12th century church ruins are available for touring.

Ross Castle is an OPW Heritage site so the OPW Heritage Card will gain entrance without an additional fee. More information, including hours of operation, may be found at http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-west/rosscastle/ .
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