Ballycar Castle

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Ballycar Castle stood in the parish of Newmarket-on-Fergus, near the road between Limerick and Galway, 3 miles from Sixmilebridge, 9 miles from Limerick, and 7 miles from Ennis it was said to have been built before 1570 and was a ruin before 1681 when it was sketched by Thomas Dineley. ()

Coordinates: 52°45'50"N, 8°52'28"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Bunratty Castle, Castle, Quin Abbey, Ennis Cathedral.

5.3 miSE
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Bunratty Castle, Bunratty
135 min walk • Nestled in the quaint village of Bunratty in Ireland, Bunratty Castle stands as a majestic testament to the country's rich medieval heritage. This imposing fortress, originally constructed in the 15th century, has been authentically restored to its former glory...
4.7 miNE
History museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Castle, Craggaunowen
120 min walk • Craggaunowen is a 16th-century castle and an archaeological open-air museum in County Clare, Ireland. Craggaunowen is located 10 km east of Quin, County Clare. The name Craggaunowen derives from its Irish name Creagán Eoghain. The site is operated by Shannon Heritage.
3.8 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Monastery
Quin Abbey, Quin
98 min walk • Quin Abbey, in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, was built between 1402 and 1433 by Sioda Cam MacNamara, for Fathers Purcell and Mooney, friars of the Franciscan order. Although mostly roofless, the structure of the abbey is relatively well preserved.
7 miNW
Church
Ennis Cathedral, Ennis
180 min walk • Ennis Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, stands as a spiritual beacon in the heart of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. This significant church, with its striking architecture, has been serving the local Catholic community since its...
6.2 miNW
Monastery
Killone Abbey
157 min walk • Killone Abbey, situated on the banks of Killone Lake some 3 miles south of Ennis, County Clare, was an abbey of Canonesses Regular founded in 1190 by Donal Mor O'Brien, King of Thomond and Munster and dedicated to Saint John.
6 miNW
Monastery
Clare Abbey, Ennis
153 min walk • Clare Abbey, a historic gem nestled in the quaint city of Ennis, Ireland, stands as a testament to the country's rich monastic heritage. Founded in 1189 by Donal Mór O'Brien, the King of Thomond, this monastery was once a prominent ecclesiastical center and a beacon...
2.7 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place, History museum
Knappogue Castle, Craggaunowen
70 min walk • Knappogue Castle is a tower house, built in 1467 and expanded in the mid-19th century, located in the parish of Quin, County Clare, Ireland. It has been restored and is open to guided tours.
1.3 miN
Forts and castles
Mooghaun
33 min walk • Mooghaun is a late Bronze Age hill fort located in County Clare, Ireland. It is a well preserved, recently excavated site, occupying an entire hill with wide views of the surrounding lands. Believed to be the largest hill fort in Ireland, it is one of the region's main tourist attractions.
0.8 miSW
52°45'32"N • 8°53'34"W
O'Regan Park, Newmarket-on-Fergus
22 min walk • Park
2.9 miNW
Equestrian trail, Horseback riding tours, Outdoor activities
Ballyhannon Castle, Quin
76 min walk • Ballyhannon Castle is a medieval Irish castle dating back to the 15th century, located near the village of Quin in County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland.
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Cullaunyheeda, Craggaunowen
154 min walk • Lough Cullaunyheeda is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is located in east County Clare.