Dunlough Castle, Norman castle site in Three Castle Head, Ireland
Three connected rectangular towers stand on a rocky headland between steep cliffs and the shores of Dun Lough, facing the Atlantic Ocean.
The O'Mahony family constructed Dunlough Castle in 1207 and maintained control until 1627 when the British Crown confiscated the property.
The castle incorporates elements of Norman military architecture with Irish building techniques, featuring both spiral and linear staircases within its towers.
Visitors need to walk 30 minutes across private farmland with sheep to reach the castle, following unmarked paths from the designated parking area.
A medieval wall at the eastern shore functions as a dam, preventing the lake water from cascading several hundred feet into Dunmanus Bay.
Location: County Cork
GPS coordinates: 51.48125,-9.82880
Latest update: May 23, 2025 04:04
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