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Ross Castle
Ross Castle Review
A fully restored 14th-century stronghold, Ross Castle was the last place in the province of Munster to fall to Oliver Cromwell's forces in 1652. A later dwelling has 16th- and 17th-century furniture.
- Address: Knockreer Estate, Muckross Rd. (N71), 2 km (1 mile) south of Killarney, Killarney, Co. Kerry
- Phone: 064/663-5851
- Cost: €6
- Hours: Mid-Mar.--Oct., daily 9:30--5:45
- Website: www.killarneynationalpark.ie
- Location: Killarney
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