Ballinalacken Castle, 15th-century tower house in Killilagh, Ireland.
The castle rises on a limestone outcrop, offering views of the intersection where the roads from Lisdoonvarna to Fanore and Doolin meet.
The O'Connor clan built the initial fortress in the 14th century, but the O'Brien family took control of the castle and its territories in 1564.
The current building represents the architectural evolution from a defensive tower house to an expanded residence of the noble O'Brien dynasty.
The castle stands near the connection of roads R477 and R479, making it accessible for visitors exploring County Clare's historical structures.
A 1840s residential extension next to the medieval castle now functions as a hotel, managed by the O'Callaghan family since 1938.
Location: Killilagh
Inception: 15 century
GPS coordinates: 53.04610,-9.33720
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:17
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