Castlepook

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About this place

Castlepook or Castle Pook is a Norman style castle built in 1380 by the Synan family. The castle's ruin is 4 km north of Doneraile, in the foothills of the Ballyhoura Mountains in County Cork, Ireland. Castlepook is made of limestone, with a stone vaulted roof which is still intact. There was once a spiral staircase made of stone in the southwest corner. Much of the smooth stone (such as was used for the stairs and window / door frames) has been removed by vandals.

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Getting There & Parking

Castlepook is located in County Cork, roughly 51 km (45 min drive) from Cork and 252 km (3h 40m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Kilcolman Castle (3.4 km away).

Cork51 km

~45 min drive

Limerick59 km

~50 min drive

Dublin252 km

~3h 40m drive