Doonagore Castle
Caisleán Dhún na Gall
A 16th-century round tower on the hillside south of Doolin, with the Atlantic behind it, this is the village's most photogenic landmark.
Doonagore Castle was built in the 16th century and is a rare example of a round tower house. It stands on the hillside south of Doolin and overlooks the harbour and the Aran Islands. The castle is privately owned and not open to visitors, but you can photograph it from the roadside with the sea behind it, a classic view that often appears on postcards. Most visitors make a quick stop on the R478 between Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. Roadside parking is limited, so please don't block farm entrances.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable all day; interior not open
Nearby sights
- Doolin
- Cliffs of Moher
- Doolin Cave
- Lahinch Beach
- Hag's Head
- Lisdoonvarna
- Ennistymon & the Cascades
- Fanore Beach