Ballincollig Castle

#176 among destinations in Ireland

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Ballincollig Castle is a Norman castle to the south of the town of Ballincollig, County Cork, Ireland built after the Norman invasion of Ireland. In its prime, the castle was inhabited by the Barrett family, who had control of the local area. The castle still stands today, albeit largely in ruin. The original keep still remains, as does most of the curtain wall and two towers. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°52'45"N, 8°35'58"W

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Castle RoadBallincollig CorkIreland

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle, Mardyke, Carrigrohane Castle.

3.6 miN
Legendary stone granting gift of the gab
Blarney Stone, Blarney
93 min walk • The Blarney Stone, a legendary block of limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle in the quaint village of Blarney, Ireland, is a renowned tourist attraction steeped in myth and enchantment. For centuries, it has attracted visitors from around the world...
3.7 miN
Medieval castle keep and baronial mansion
Blarney Castle, Blarney
94 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Irish countryside, Blarney Castle is a historic fortress that has stood the test of time in the small village of Blarney, just 8 kilometers northwest of Cork City, Ireland. This medieval stronghold, with its storied past and lush gardens, is one...
4.3 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Mardyke, Cork
111 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cork, Ireland, the Mardyke is a renowned sports venue that has become synonymous with the city's vibrant sporting culture. A hub of athletic activity, this historic facility has been serving the local community and beyond for over a century...
2.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Carrigrohane Castle, Cork
53 min walk • Carrigrohane Castle is located in the village of Carrigrohane, barony of Barretts in County Cork, Ireland. It is situated on a rocky cliff-edge which overlooks the River Lee.
4.4 miE
Bridge
Daly's Bridge, Cork
114 min walk • Daly's Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning the River Lee in Cork, Ireland. Known locally as the Shakey Bridge, it joins Sunday's Well on the north side, to Fitzgerald's Park in the Mardyke area on the south.
4 miE
City hall
County Hall, Cork
102 min walk • The County Hall is a 17-storey office block, owned by Cork County Council and housing its administrative headquarters. The building is located on Carrigrohane Road in the City of Cork. Although the building is owned by Cork County Council, it is located in a separate administrative area from the County - Cork City.
4.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Shandon Castle, Cork
115 min walk • Shandon Castle, originally known as Lord Barry's Castle, was an early medieval castle in the Shandon area of Cork city in Ireland. It was built in the late 12th century by Philip de Barry, close to an earlier ringfort.
4.2 miE
Cemetery
St. Finbarr's Cemetery, Cork
108 min walk • St. Finbarr's Cemetery in Cork, Ireland, is the city's largest and one of the oldest cemeteries in Ireland which is still in use. Located on the Glasheen Road, it was first opened in the 1860s. The entrance gateway was erected circa 1865, and the mortuary chapel consecrated in 1867.
1.1 miN
Watermill
Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills
28 min walk • Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills was one of three Royal gunpowder mills that manufactured gunpowder for the British Government.
3.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wilton Shopping Centre, Cork
100 min walk • Wilton Shopping Centre, located in the Wilton area of Cork, is the second biggest shopping centre in the city. It opened on 6 December 1979, and has 65 shops.
4 miE
Monuments and statues
Two Working Men, Cork
103 min walk • Two Working Men are a pair of statues made by the Irish sculptor Oisín Kelly. The piece took Kelly three years to create and was unveiled in front of the County Hall in Cork in 1969.