Blackrock Castle

Local nameBlackrock Castle
LocationCork, Ireland

Blackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from the centre of Cork city on the banks of the River Lee in Ireland. Originally developed as a coastal defence fortification in the 16th century to protect upper Cork Harbour and port, the site now houses an observatory, visitor centre and restaurant.

Tags Observation TowerObservatoryCastleMuseumCafé
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Opening hours

Daily: 10 am - 5 pm
(Last admission at 4 pm.)

Admission

Adults: €6.50
Students, seniors, children (5-14): €4.50
Children (under 5): free
Family (2+2): €18

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackrock_Castle

Official site http://www.bco.ie/

Twitter https://twitter.com/blackrockcastle/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockCastleObservatory?v=wall

Email info@bco.ie

Phone +353 21 432 6120

Address Castle Rd, Blackrock, Co. Cork, Ireland

Coordinates 51°54'0.262" N -8°24'8.855" E

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