Castle Drishane Castle
Drishane Castle
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About this place
Drishane Castle is a MacCarthy tower house and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland. In modern times the name is also used to refer to the adjacent house which dates from the 18th century. It is located 2.2 km (1.4 mi) northeast of Millstreet, on the south bank of the Munster Blackwater.
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Drishane Castle is located in County Cork, roughly 40 km (35 min drive) from Killarney and 301 km (4h 25m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Lackabane Standing Stone (1.2 km away).
Killarney40 km
~35 min driveCork56 km
~50 min driveDublin301 km
~4h 25m driveVideos
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