Caisleán Bhaile an Sceilg

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About this place

Ballinskelligs Castle is a castle located near Ballinskelligs on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The castle is situated on the western shore of Ballinskelligs Bay, on a narrow promontory which is subject to heavy erosion. The castle was constructed by the MacCarthy Mórs in the 16th century to protect the bay from pirates, and possibly in order to charge a tariff on incoming trade vessels.

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Getting There & Parking

Caisleán Bhaile an Sceilg is located in County Kerry, roughly 75 km (1h 05m drive) from Killarney and 409 km (6h) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 247 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Trá Bhaile an Sceilge (0.1 km away).

Killarney75 km

~1h 05m drive

Cork158 km

~2h 20m drive

Dublin409 km

~6h drive

Nearest car park Free

247 m from landmark

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