Visit the Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork Housed in an iconic Cork landmark dating back to 1582, a visit to Blackrock Castle Observatory includes entry to Journeys of Exploration. This new interactive experience brings the visitor through the heart of the Castle along a route that tells the story … Museums, Castles, Historical Sites, Observatory
Visit Baltimore Castle in Cork Baltimore Castle, also known as Dún na Séad, is a privately owned 13th century Hall House on the Wild Atlantic Way. Built by the Normans in 1215, it is located in the heart of the historical fishing village of Baltimore, West Cork. … Museums, Castles, Historical Sites
Visit Desmond Castle in Cork Desmond Castle in Kinsale dates from around 1500. It is a classic urban tower house, consisting of a three-storey keep with storehouses to the rear. Maurice Bacach Fitzgerald, the earl of Desmond, originally built the castle as the customs house for the … Museums, Castles, Historical Sites
Kiss the Blarney Stone in County Cork Visit the amazing Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone to receive the gift of eloquence! Originally dating back to around 1200, the castle was originally a timber house that was replaced by a stone fortification 10 years later. It was destroyed … Gardens, Heritage, Sightseeing, Castles