Ross Castle

About this place

Ross Castle (Irish: Caisleán an Rois) is a 15th-century tower house and keep on the edge of Lough Leane, in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. It is the ancestral home of the Chiefs of the Clan O'Donoghue, later associated with the Brownes of Killarney. The castle is operated by the Office of Public Works, and is open to the public seasonally with guided tours.

Visitor Information

Opening hours

Mar-Oct: Mo-Su 09:30-17:00

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Access

Customers only

Getting There & Parking

Ross Castle is located in County Kerry, roughly 4 km (5 min drive) from Killarney and 338 km (5h) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 148 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Governer's rock (1.0 km away).