Situated 8km from Cork City, this historic castle is most famous for its stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. The …
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Mar 2, 2025
Grounds were amazing. We arrived late afternoon on Sunday in March and there was no line to kiss the stone. Looks like in summer it would be vey crowded - in March there was no line! Grounds were ama…Full review by colinwY5410YA
Mar 1, 2025
It's rather pretty. Know that Ireland has converted all its castles to hotels, convents and monasteries because Dublin, unlike London, will not grant hereditary titles as well as honorific ones such…Full review by Stay60567679064
Feb 26, 2025
I absolutely loved every moment here. Such a beautiful castle and very lovely walking trails through the gardens. It was certainly the highlight of my trip to Cork.Full review by ASeenath
We are going to be driving through Cork, but I don't think we're going to make it in time before they close for the evening. Can we see the castle from the roadway? Can we drive up to it after hours just to take pictures?
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Yeh, its not close to where your car would be parked. Since you're driving through Cork, is there no way that you can visit the castle since you're already there? Its a beautiful castle …
Yeh, its not close to where your car would be parked. Since you're driving through Cork, is there no way that you can visit the castle since you're already there? Its a beautiful castle and it would be a shame to miss it if you're going to be in the area anyways.
We were there yesterday for a short time to see the castle only. We could not wait in line to purchase photos. Is it possible to order it online? What is the e-mail I can use to inquire about buying photos?
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We did our own photos so not really sure but in this tech age you'd assume so
It is not an easy climb for the faint of heart! The narrow and twisty staircase is a bit difficult for anyone with mobility issues. Take a look at the first part of the staircase and see what …
It is not an easy climb for the faint of heart! The narrow and twisty staircase is a bit difficult for anyone with mobility issues. Take a look at the first part of the staircase and see what you think! The views are worth the climb!
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