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Ross Castle

Ross Road, Killarney, Ireland
353-64-35851
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Ranked #10 of 60 attractions in Killarney
Type: Castles
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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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Bedford, New Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We went to Ross Castle after 5pm, unfortunately it was closed. We took a horse drawn carriage ride from town through the park to the castle. You can walk around the grounds of the castle, which is right on the water, you just can't go inside. Very pretty location.

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Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Don't miss the horse drawn cart tour to the castle ruins. The drive thru the forest was lovely and the driver, Bill, was very entertaining. Brilliant!

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Syracuse, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Even though we were pressed for time and only did an outside walk around - beautiful and worth the stop.

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USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Ross Castle, in Killarney National Park, sits at the lake's edge looking across to the mountains and forestry. It's relatively easy to find and well worth the visit! The castle is in good condition and you can walk around the grounds for free. There's a small fee, I believe it was 3-4 euros, to go on the guided tour inside.... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I had not visited a medieval castle before Ross. Now I want to see them all. The castle is renovated as built in the 11th century. The tour guide was great. The Castle setting is beautiful, on a lake. Easy to access the castle but inside the castle steps may be too much for some people with back or leg... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

this would have to be the smallest castle i have ever seen,too many modern renovations taking place on the facade,did not do the tour as there was a fee involved for what.The lake and river next to the castle gives the place a lot of character.

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Portsmouth, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Not much of the castle left, but in a beautiful lake setting within the park. Great for a walk or a bike ride destination.

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Newcastle, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The tour of the tower was great. Lots of narrow winding circular stairs but good railing. It was definitely worth the climb though.

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Westland, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

The Ross Castle is in excellent shape after restoration, a true gem in the Irish countryside. The castle sits on the edge of the lake with a fantastic view of the mountains and the scenery. The tour of the castle was very interesting and informative. There was a lot of really cool details and facts about the castle and the... More

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Santa Rosa, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Our driver suggested we visit and we thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It proved to be a nice counterpoint to the "casual" self-guided tour one takes at Bunratty. This was led by a knowledgeable guide and provided real insight into life in a Tower House.

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