Dunlough Castle

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About this place

Dunlough Castle, standing atop the cliffs at the northern tip of the Mizen Peninsula, looks at the Atlantic Ocean from the extreme southwest point of Ireland. Founded in 1207 by Donagh O’Mahony, Dunlough is one of the oldest castles in Ireland and an example of Norman architecture and dry stone masonry.

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Getting There & Parking

Dunlough Castle is located in County Cork, roughly 87 km (1h 15m drive) from Killarney and 408 km (6h) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1075 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Mizen Head Bridge (3.6 km away).

Killarney87 km

~1h 15m drive

Cork133 km

~1h 55m drive

Dublin408 km

~6h drive

Nearest car park

1075 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗