Photos: John5199, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Mucklagh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 DeFacto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: John5199, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Mucklagh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 DeFacto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ross Castle and the shore of Lough Leane
Your local guide
Sinéad Moriarty
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Highlights
- The last stronghold to fall in the 1650s
- A tower house on Lough Leane's shore
- Boats departing for Innisfallen Island
- Knockreer's old demesne woodland
- A relaxed walk along the lakeshore
About this tour
This session follows the shore of Killarney's largest lake from a 15th-century tower house to the woodland edge of the old demesne beside it. You see the castle from the water and the departure point still used for boats to Innisfallen Island. It moves at a relaxed pace along flat lakeside paths.
We open with a sound check by the castle, then follow the shore stop by stop with time to look at the water before I explain the history at each point. I take questions live and send a short note afterwards on the boat trips to the island for anyone who wants to go further.
It suits anyone interested in military and estate history, and anyone who wants a proper look at the lake before exploring it themselves.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 6 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Killarney before heading out.
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Ross Castle exterior 17 min
The camera takes in the 15th-century tower house from the lake path, and I explain how it held out as the last Irish stronghold to fall in the Cromwellian wars.
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The lakeshore path 17 min
You see the shore of Lough Leane from below the castle, and I point out the boats that still depart here for Innisfallen Island.
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Knockreer woodland edge 17 min
The walk finishes at the edge of Knockreer's woodland, and I explain how this side of the demesne was laid out as parkland for the estate that once owned the castle grounds.
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Your questions 11 min
Time to ask anything about Killarney: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Brown soda bread and Muckross, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Killarney, showing you Ross Castle exterior and The lakeshore path live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Muckross live with my phone.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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