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Gallarus Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Built in the 16th century, this castle has four storeys and has recently been "stabalised" by the OPW. There is no record of its having been destroyed in war, but it most certainly was used in...More
Derrynane House, National Historic Park
Gardens
Derrynane House was the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, the Irish statesman who played an important role in gaining Catholic Emancipation in 1829. Today some 120 hectares of the lands of...More
Muckross House, Gardens And Traditional Farms
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This magnificent Victorian mansion - one of Ireland’s leading stately homes - is situated amidst the spectacular scenery of Killarney National Park in County Kerry. The elegantly furnished rooms...More
Ballydavid Tower
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Built about 1801 as a signal tower against a possible French invasion, Ballydavid Tower had fallen into disuse by the middle of the century and was briefly reoccupied during the First World War. It...More
Listowel Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The construction date of the earliest castle at Listowel dates to the 13th century but the present castle was probably built in the 15th century by the FitzMaurices. The castle stands on an elevation...More
Muckross And Dinis Tour
Touring Ideas
Take the Killarney to Kenmare road to the main entrance to the National Park. This particular tour is best done by jaunting car, bicycle or on foot, as cars only have access to Muckross House car...More
Valentia Observatory
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Ireland's oldest synoptic weather station is a few minutes from Cahersiveen town on the Waterville road. Weather observations are made each hour, and transmitted to Dublin by telex, for processing and...More
The Old Cable Historic House c.1866
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
A half way stopping point on world famous Ring of Kerry, this Milestone Heritage Site situated in Waterville Village traces its origins to the First Transatlantic Telegraph Cables layed from...More
Ballycarbery Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This is the ruin of what was once a magnificent 15th century Castle of MacCarty Mor. It was subsequently held by the O'Connells, ascendants of the Liberator, until it was taken by the Cromwellians in...More
Carrigafoyle Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Carrigafoyle Castle, a tower house built in 1490 by Conor Liath O Connor Kerry, is located just two miles from Ballylongford. It is built of thin pieces of limestone, used almost as bricks with some...More
Arabella House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Arabella House is a late Georgian country house, packed with many original architectural features and a distinguished history. Dating from 1760 – 1770, the original house was built by Arthur...More
Colaiste Ide
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
At the south-western end of Dingle Harbour are the wooded grounds of Colaiste Ide, formerly a school of the Mercy Order. Originally this was Burnham House, the residence of Lord Ventry. It is now a...More
Rattoo Round Tower
Churches And Settlements
Found near the village of Ballyduff and about 25km north of Tralee, the Rattoo Round Tower stands on the grounds of an ancient monastery. It’s thought to have been founded by Bishop Lughach, one of...More
The Old Barracks
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The Old Barracks Heritage Centre exhibition is situated in a former Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks overlooking the river and Cahersiveen Marina. The exhibition features items of local history,...More
Dunloe Castle
Gardens
Dunloe Castle was built by the Norman Fitzgeralds, Earls of Desmond, in 1215. This castle was an important strategic key in the defense of the Killarney area. It was used to command the passage across...More
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