What is recorded here
Dunkerron Castle was built in the 15th century by the O'Donovan family, a prominent Gaelic Irish clan in County Kerry. It is remembered as a historic stronghold associated with the local chieftains and as an example of late medieval Irish castle architecture in the region.
Places near here
Court (in Ruins)House, 16th/17th century · 26 yd
Hut site in DunkerronHut site · 484 yd
Dunkerron Island EastIslet · 1707 yd
Dromquinna Manorcountry house · 1.0 mi
Dunkerron Island WestIslet · 1.3 mi
CaveMan-made underground passage · 1.4 mi
Kenmare Stone CircleHeritage attraction · 1.4 mi
Mucksna Nature ReserveNature reserve · 1.4 mi
Kenmare Tourist Information OfficeVisitor information · 1.6 mi
Monterey CypressMonterey Cypress · 1.6 mi
Cleo GalleryGallery · 1.6 mi
Kenmare Heritage Town - Main StreetMemorial · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0