Inch Castle, Medieval castle on Inch Island, County Donegal, Ireland
Inch Castle stands on the southern point of Inch Island, offering views across Lough Swilly and the surrounding waters of County Donegal.
The castle construction began in 1430 under Neachtain O'Donnell as part of a network of fortifications controlled by the O'Doherty clan in medieval Ireland.
The structure represents traditional Irish defensive architecture and serves as evidence of the relationships between the O'Donnell and O'Doherty families in Ulster.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by taking the R238 road to Inch Island and following local signs to the southern peninsula location.
The castle's position allows observers to see both Lough Swilly and the neighboring Burt Castle across the water on mainland Donegal.
Location: County Donegal
GPS coordinates: 55.04760,-7.49620
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:35
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