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Castle County Clare

Ballinalacken Castle

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About this place

Ballinalacken Castle is a two-stage tower house located in Killilagh parish of County Clare, Ireland. It is of uncertain date but most likely was built in the 15th or early 16th century.

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Getting There & Parking

Ballinalacken Castle is located in County Clare, roughly 40 km (35 min drive) from Galway and 266 km (3h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 572 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Doolin Cave Visitor Centre (0.8 km away).

Galway40 km
~35 min drive
Limerick82 km
~1h 10m drive
Dublin266 km
~3h 55m drive
Nearest car park

572 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗

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