Ross Castle is also in Killarney National Park. It was built in the 15th century and consisted of a tower house and keep on the edge of Lough Leane, one of three lakes within the park. In Irish, Lough Leane means 'lake of learning.' The castle has a tremendous history going back all those years. On the day we visited here, Ross Castle was closed or at least the main tower house. We were still allowed to walk around the outside and climb a bit, so we did. The main tower house is five stories plus a top layer.

We liked how the castle was built out of and on top of a rock outcropping.

No offense to those 15th century Irishmen, but I'm guessing that they were on the short side.

We could only get up two stories high on the castle. I can imagine the view from the top of the sixth floor was spectacular.