Ballinskelligs Castle


Ballinskelligs Castle, County Kerry
Photo © Mike Searle, 12 June 2009

Ballinskelligs (Baile an Sceilge)

Ballingskelligs Castle was built by the McCarthy Clan. They were also responsible for Ballycarbery Castle near Cahirsiveen.

Ballingskelligs Castle is a 16th century, two storey, unvaulted MacCarthy tower, also known as a McCarthy Mór Tower House on the seashore overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay.