Irish Castles

Ross Castle Killarney, County Kerry

Ross castle is set on the romantic shores of County Kerry's Lake Killarny. Built in the mid-1400s, this castle was the last Irish stronghold taken by Cromwellian forces in the 17th century.

There was a medieval legend that stated this medieval fortress would never fall into enemy hands unless it was attacked from the lake. Knowing this legend, a Cromwellian commander ordered that a large boat be transported to the lake.

It was launched and when the defenders at Ross Castle saw this ship, they feared the prophecy had been fulfilled and abandoned the castle. Furniture from the later medieval years and early Renaissance can bee seen here.