Of course we would recommed seeing THIS GREAT IRISH CASTLE for us DECENDENTS OF THE MUIRCHEARTAIGH CLAN, who in 1653 our FR. THADDEUS MORIARTY was held prisoner here for well close to 3 months ( His crime was SAYING CATHOLIC MASS in the woods around the Gap of Donloe for caatholics when ENGLAND made it a crime of Treason for... more

We visited Ireland in June 2009. The castle was on a beautiful lake. The guided tour was well done and contained many period pieces. No photography is allowed on the tour, and the price of 6e seemed a little high. more

This was our first castle in our trip to Ireland - it was not our favorite but it was cool. We did not take the guided tour due to timing, but would have liked to hear the history in depth. the grounds are very nice and we enjoyed just walking around the castle and looking at the exhibit on the... more

We recently stayed at Ross Castle Lodge for 2 nights & we loved our stay there - can't ask for more than this. Big size rooms as well as clean. Nice location, close to city center, Ross castle close by - Walking distance. If you are planning to go to Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe, or Dingle Peninsula then... more

The castle is viewable by guided tours only - so you may sometimes have to wait a short while for the next tour to start - but there is quite a good model of the whole castle to investigate while you wait. Gives a better idea of everything you are about to see. Our guide was a tad nervous -... more

This castle is one of the highlights of the Killarney area--entrance is free with the Ireland Heritage pass. The castle was built in the 15th century and has alot of history and stories. There is a excellent, informative guided tour. The grounds, adjacent to Killarney National Park, are beautiful. Do not miss this historic castle. more

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

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

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