Ballinskelligs Castle

#72 among destinations in Ireland

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Ballinskelligs Castle is a castle located near Ballinskelligs on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry, Ireland. The castle is situated on the western shore of Ballinskelligs Bay, on a narrow promontory which is subject to heavy erosion. The castle was constructed by the MacCarthy Mórs in the 16th century to protect the bay from pirates, and possibly in order to charge a tariff on incoming trade vessels. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°49'12"N, 10°16'13"W

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Ballinskelligs Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derrynane Abbey, Loher Cashel, Ballinskelligs Abbey, Illaunloughan.

7 miSE
Monastery
Derrynane Abbey
178 min walk • Tucked away on the scenic southwest coast of Ireland, Derrynane Abbey remains a serene testament to the country's deep-rooted monastic traditions. This historical monastery, nestled amongst lush landscapes and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offers visitors a glimpse...
5 miSE
Archaeological site
Loher Cashel, Waterville
129 min walk • Loher Cashel is a stone ringfort and National Monument located on the Iveragh Peninsula, Ireland.
~1680 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Cemetery
Ballinskelligs Abbey
9 min walk • Ballinskelligs Priory was an Augustinian priory located in Ballinskelligs on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry, Ireland.
6.4 miNW
Monastery
Illaunloughan, Portmagee
163 min walk • Illaunloughan is a medieval Christian monastery and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland. The site is located on a tiny island of 0.3 acres in Portmagee Channel, a channel separating Valentia Island from the Iveragh Peninsula.
4.8 miE
Archaeological site
Eightercua, Waterville
123 min walk • Eightercua Irish: Íoċtar Ċua, meaning ' "the place or holy place or harbor" that is Íoċ or "below" - the word is a specifically geographical term that does not adequately translate into English which does not designate a "place down below" with categorically geographical...
6 miNE
Archaeological site
Cloghanecarhan
153 min walk • Cloghanecarhan is a ringfort and ogham stone forming a National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.
4.9 miE
Memorial
Beenbane, Waterville
126 min walk • Beenbane is an ancient site and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland. Beenbane is located on the Iveragh Peninsula, to the west of Lough Currane.