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Ross Castle

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 78 attractions in Killarney
Traveler Description: This 15th-century castle is the subject of numerous historical myths, including that of a ghost who still makes appearances at the castle.
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Attraction type: Castle
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Ross Road Killarney
Ireland
Tel: 353-64-35851

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Reviews of Ross Castle

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5 of 5 stars
Winston-Salem, NC
Jul 19, 2008

Do not miss Ross Castle if you're in the Killarney area. While there are many more elaborate castles from later periods, this ca. 1400 tower castle is expertly restored and is an absolutely fantasic, pristine example of the type of life the cheiftans lived during the time. The tour is great--very educational, and the architectural/engineering capabilities of rural 15th Century... more

5 of 5 stars
Turlte Creek Pa.
Jan 9, 2007

For me, the Gap of Dunloe , and Killarney valley and the Dingle peninsula, gives one a vision on what heaven on earth is like, My wife and I have been in this area 4 times since the year 2000. and we are planning to go to the Muircheartaigh Clan Gathering and Reunion this Oct ober with Con Moriartys "Hidden... more

5 of 5 stars
winnipeg
Jul 12, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited several castles on our Irish vacation, and this was by far the best. The restoration is amazing, and the castle is furnished very realistically with original 16th century furniture. The tour was excellent, giving just the right amount of information, and then a nice period of time to look at each room on our own. more

Oct 17, 2005
4/5 found this review helpful

This is our 4th trip to Ireland, and this last trip with "Con Moriarty's Hidden irealnd Tours & the Moriarty Clan Gathering was the trip of a lifetime" mere words can't describe how great this trip was, and all this was due to the amazing sites and places Con Moriarty had planned for the Clan members,we were kycjy ti taje... more

5 of 5 stars
San Diego, CA
Jul 18, 2005
14/14 found this review helpful

Last October myself, wife, mother and two kids (14 and 9) visited Ireland. My 9 year old son really wanted to do some castle visits on our 9 night trip. We saw Ross Castle, Blarney Castle. King John's Castle in Limmerick, and Bunratty Castle near Shannon Airport. We also toured a seaside fort in Kinsale with old stone walls and... more

Reviews of Ross Castle

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Ross Castle Address

Ross Road, Killarney, Ireland
Tel: 353-64-35851