Ross Castle
Caisleán an Rois
A 15th-century tower castle on the shore of Lough Leane. Visits to the interior are by guided tour only, and boats from the castle pier head out to Innisfallen Island in the lake.
Ross Castle is a tower fortress built in the 15th century by the O’Donoghue family. In 1652, Cromwellian forces attacked by boat from the lake and finally broke into the castle. Inside, visitors must join a guided tour. The highlights are the furniture from the 16th and 17th centuries and the spiral stone staircase. Admission is collected by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Next to the castle pier, boats and rowboats are available for trips around Lough Leane or to Innisfallen Island. It is about a 20-minute walk or bike ride from the town center.
Opening hours
Approx. Mar–Nov 09:30–17:45 (per OPW announcements)
Nearby sights
- St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney
- Innisfallen Island & Abbey
- Killarney Town Centre
- Killarney National Park
- Muckross House & Gardens
- Muckross Abbey
- Torc Waterfall
- Aghadoe Heights