
Forgotten History
Ballincollig Castle
Tower, Ireland
Ballincollig Castle is a Norman castle to the south of the town of Ballincollig, County Cork, Ireland, built after the Norman invasion of Ireland. In its prime, the castle was inhabited by the Barrett family, who had control of the local area. The castle still stands today, albeit largely in ruin. The original keep still remains, as does most of the curtain wall and two towers.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Tower, Ireland
- Coordinates
- 51.87917, -8.59944
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q4851718
What is Ballincollig Castle?
Ballincollig Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Blarney Castle, Franciscan Well, Ichigo Ichie, Red Abbey.
Where is Ballincollig Castle?
Ballincollig Castle is in Tower, Ireland. Coordinates: 51.87917, -8.59944.
How do I get to Ballincollig Castle?
Ballincollig Castle is at Tower, Ireland (51.87917, -8.59944). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.