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Desmond Castle

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Closed Business hours TBA
Address:
Cork St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork, IrelandMap
Phone: +353 21 477 4855
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  • AlexF939
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    Abandone, nothing but the building.

    Except for the story as told by our local tour guide, there is not much that indicates the former glory/importance of this structure.

    Reviewed on May 18, 2023
  • johnhp702
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    Derelict Desmond

    Looks imposing as you walk up to it but that is as good as it gets, information board gives you a bit of its history but when you look in the windows it looks derelict.

    Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022
  • 269andreh
    269andreh
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    Not very big

    What is unusual about this Castle is that its right in town amongst the houses & shops. The walk to get to the castle was amazing , Kinsale is a very pretty town. The castle does not look very impre...

    Reviewed on May 4, 2022
  • Graham M
    Graham M
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    Not Open

    This venue looked very closed and we couldn't see any sign of when it was open. Disappointing as it would have been quite interesting.

    Reviewed on Aug 18, 2019
  • Jessica L
    Jessica L
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    Unclear website, missing signage, disappointing

    We saw signs for the building. We found the building. We couldn't find a main door, and saw no signs saying it was closed, or under construction, or anything. The website said it had been under con...

    Reviewed on Aug 2, 2019
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