Parkavonear Castle

#553 among destinations in Ireland

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Parkavonear Castle is a 13th-century Anglo-Norman ruin in Aghadoe in Ireland, overlooking the lakes of Killarney. It was built following the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°4'28"N, 9°33'17"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Ross Castle, Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, St Mary's Cathedral.

2.5 miSE
Tours of 15th-century tower and gardens
Ross Castle, Killarney National Park
64 min walk • Nestled in the lush greenery of Killarney National Park, Ross Castle stands as a majestic testament to Ireland's medieval past. This sturdy fortress, located on the edge of Lough Leane in County Kerry, was constructed in the 15th century and is steeped in history...
4.4 miSE
19th-century lakeside mansion and gardens
Muckross House, Killarney National Park
114 min walk • Muckross House is located on the small Muckross Peninsula between Muckross Lake and Lough Leane, two of the lakes of Killarney, 6 kilometres from the town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. In 1932 it was presented by William Bowers Bourn and Arthur Rose Vincent to the Irish nation.
4.2 miSE
Historic site with a courtyard
Muckross Abbey, Killarney
107 min walk • Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Killarney National Park, Muckross Abbey stands as a hauntingly beautiful relic of Ireland's monastic past. This historic monastery, founded in 1448 by the Observantine Franciscans, has endured through centuries as a testament...
1.9 miSE
Historical Roman Catholic church
St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney
48 min walk • St. Mary's Cathedral is a magnificent example of Gothic Revival architecture nestled in the picturesque town of Killarney, Ireland. Consecrated in 1855, the cathedral stands as a testament to religious heritage and architectural grandeur in the heart of County Kerry.
1 miS
Golf
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Killarney
27 min walk • Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is a private - members owned golf club on the shore of Lough Leane just west of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. The club has 2 18-hole golf courses, Killeen and Mahony's Point & a 9-Hole Course called Lackabane.
2.3 miS
Lake, Ruins
Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park
58 min walk • The Lakes of Killarney are a scenic attraction located in Killarney National Park near Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland. They consist of three lakes - Lough Leane, Muckross Lake and Upper Lake.
2.2 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Kerry Way, Killarney
57 min walk • The Kerry Way is a long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a 214-kilometre long circular trail that begins and ends in Killarney. It is typically completed in 8 to 10 days.
5.4 miS
National park peak with a waterfall
Torc Mountain, Killarney National Park
138 min walk • Torc Mountain, at 535 metres, is the 329th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list. It is a popular mountain for hill walkers as it has a stone or boarded path from its base at Torc Waterfall to its summit, which has views of the Lakes of Killarney.
5.4 miSW
Purple-hued peak for challenging hikes
Purple Mountain, Killarney National Park
139 min walk • Purple Mountain at 832 metres high, is the 21st–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 28th–highest according to the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. It is located in County Kerry, and is the highest point of the Purple Mountain Group.
2.2 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lough Leane, Killarney National Park
58 min walk • Lough Leane is the largest of the three lakes of Killarney. The River Laune flows from the lake into the Dingle Bay to the northwest.
2.3 miSE
52°3'24"N • 9°30'31"W
The Grand Killarney, Killarney National Park
59 min walk • Spa