Ross Castle

Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Ross Castle is typical of the strongholds of the Gaelic Irish and was built by the O'Donoghue Ross clan during the Middle Ages. There is a fortified bawn, curtain defensive walls and circular towers. A barrack building was added in the 18th century. The castle features examples of furniture from the 16th and 17th centuries. The castle is popular with visitors during the summer months.

©National Monuments Service:- Dept of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry
©National Monuments Service:- Dept of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Ross Castle is typical of the strongholds of the Gaelic Irish and was built by the O'Donoghue Ross clan during the Middle Ages. There is a fortified bawn, curtain defensive walls and circular towers. A barrack building was added in the 18th century. The castle features examples of furniture from the 16th and 17th centuries. The castle is popular with visitors during the summer months.

©National Monuments Service:- Dept of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

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Ross Castle is typical of the strongholds of the Gaelic Irish and was built by the O'Donoghue Ross clan during the Middle Ages. There is a fortified bawn, curtain defensive walls and circular towers. A barrack building was added in the 18th century. The castle features examples of furniture from the 16th and 17th centuries. The castle is popular with visitors during the summer months.

Website: www.heritageireland.ie

Address:

Killarney
Co. Kerry

Telephone: +353 (0) 64 6635851

email: rosscastle@opw.ie