Castle Gallarus Castle
Gallarus Castle
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About this place
Gallarus Castle is a four-storey rectangular tower house in Baile na nGall, County Kerry, Ireland and is notable as one of the few fortified structures preserved on the Dingle Peninsula.
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- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Gallarus Castle is located in County Kerry, roughly 76 km (1h 05m drive) from Killarney and 390 km (5h 45m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 291 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Gallarus Oratory (0.6 km away).
Killarney76 km
~1h 05m driveLimerick165 km
~2h 25m driveDublin390 km
~5h 45m drive
Nearest car park
Free
Gallarus Oratory · 291 m from landmark
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