Dunlough Castle

#65 among destinations in Ireland

Forts and castles, Top attraction

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Dunlough Castle, standing atop the cliffs at the northern tip of the Mizen Peninsula, looks at the Atlantic Ocean from the extreme southwest point of Ireland. Founded in 1207 by Donagh O’Mahony, Dunlough is one of the oldest castles in southern Ireland and an example of Norman architecture and dry stone masonry. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°28'58"N, 9°49'46"W

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CorkIreland

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Sheep's Head, Mizen Head, Barleycove.

4.1 miN
Hiking trail, Hiking
Sheep's Head
104 min walk • Sheep's Head Peninsula, located in County Cork, Ireland, is an unspoiled oasis and a hiker's paradise. Known for its rugged beauty and the Sheep's Head Way hiking trail, this remote land strip offers a tranquil escape into nature.
2.3 miS
View point
Mizen Head
59 min walk • Mizen Head is traditionally regarded as the most southerly point of mainland Ireland. It is at the end of the Mizen Peninsula in the district of Carbery in County Cork.
2.2 miSE
Village, Beach
Barleycove
58 min walk • Barleycove or Barley Cove is a bay and beach in County Cork, on the south coast of Ireland. It is situated close to Mizen Head on the Mizen Peninsula, with Crookhaven or Goleen being the nearest villages.