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	Ross Castle, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland - Images of Ireland. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Ross Castle was the chief seat of the O'Donaghue Mors, hereditary rulers of this district and descendants of the ancient kings of Munster.
		Although their lands were recovered around 1720, they were unable to regain possession of the castle, which had been taken over as a military barracks.
		One of the main attractions for visitors in the National Parks of Killarney is Ross Castle.
	www.imagesofireland.net /rosscastle.html (268 words)

	Ross Castle, County Kerry
		Built in the late fifteenth century, it is fairly typical of its type, with square bartizans on diagonally opposite corners and a thick end wall containing a tier of chambers and a winding mural stair.
		The castle was the chief seat of the O'Donaghue Mors, hereditary rulers of this district and descendants of the ancient kings of Munster.
		In 1652 the castle was held by Lord Muskerry against a Cromwellian force of 1,500 foot and 700 horse soldiers, commanded by Edmond Ludlow.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/travel/attractions/castles/ross.shtm (339 words)

	Ross Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ross Castle is the ancestral home of the O'Donoghue clan.
		Ross Castle was the last castle to surrender to the Roundheads or Cromwellians during the Irish Confederate Wars.
		There is a legend that O’Donoghue leapt or was sucked out of the window of the grand chamber at the top of the castle and disappeared into the waters of the lake along with his horse, his table and his library.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ross_Castle (226 words)

	The Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
		Ross Castle, on the shores of Lough Leane, was built in the15th century by the O'Donoghues.
		Ross Castle was the last stronghold in Ireland to be taken by Cromwell's army, finally falling in the 17th century.
		On hearing the legend that the castle could never be taken by land, the army approached the castle by boat across the lake and the castle guards surrendered without a battle.
	www.kerryholiday.co.uk /lakes.html (682 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 370 - 11 December, 1986 - Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Ross Castle, Killarney.
		Works done up to late 1984 included: conservation of the bawn walls and towers; restoration of the original entrance; major masonry repairs and the removal of modern infill in the smaller chambers; major repairs to vaults, windows and doors and the removal of a concrete roof which was endangering the building.
		The delay necessitated in making the castle safe, both for those working in it and its long term preservation, was essential and I am surprised that the Deputy should criticise the necessary delay involved.
		It is very important that the castle should be restored to a condition in which it will be safe for the next 300 years.
	www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0370/D.0370.198612110006.html (622 words)

	Ross Castle Killarney, County Kerry
		Ross castle is set on the romantic shores of County Kerry's Lake Killarny.
		Built in the mid-1400s, this castle was the last Irish stronghold taken by Cromwellian forces in the 17th century.
		It was launched and when the defenders at Ross Castle saw this ship, they feared the prophecy had been fulfilled and abandoned the castle.
	www.medieval-castles.net /irish/ross_castle.htm (108 words)

	Oughterard Tourism.com- about the town of Oughterard in Co. Galway, Ireland
		For 60 years, the castle remained in possession of the crown and was used as a stronghold against attacks from Galway during Cromwellian times.
		Ross Castle is located only 5 miles outside Oughterard, approaching from Galway on the N59.
		Ross Castle was once the residence of Major Poppleton, a former guardian of Napoleon, who married one of the Martin daughters.
	www.oughterardtourism.com /sites.htm (1146 words)

	Nugent Castle - Delvin, Ireland
		This castle is said to have been built in 1181 by Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath, for his brother-in-law, Sir Gilbert de Nugent who resided in it for some time before building the neighboring "Castle of Clonyn".
		Book a room at Ross Castle which was begun by Richard Nugent, 12th Baron of Delvin (the Black Baron), in the year 1533.
		Castle of Ross commands magnificent views of Lough Sheelin, a 4500 acre lake famous for it's brown trout and liberally stocked perch and large pike.
	www.hal-pc.org /~nugent/castle.html (584 words)

	Vintage Memoirs - Visiting the 1930's - 1940's through Memorabilia & Music
		Ross Johnston served in the U.S. Army in W.W. Ross enlisted September 18, 1917 at Camp Funston, Kansas and was a member of the 341st Field Artillery Regiment, 89th Division.
		Ross was promoted to Corporal on Oct. 1, 1917 which came during his first military Thanksgiving dinner and camp football season.
		Ross Johnston, and men like him, unselfishly gave of themselves so we might enjoy what we know as "freedom." For many freedom was not free.
	www.vintagememoirs.com /honorbook/12.html (285 words)

	Ross Castle, County Kerry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Ross Castle is often, wrongly, referred to as "Killarney Castle".
		The Castle stands on a small isthmus jutting out into Lough Leane and was constructed in the 16th Century in typical Irish tower-house style (note the stepped crenellations, as opposed to English crenellations which are usually level).
		Guided tours of the Castle operate throughout the summer months and it is one of the most familiar of all Irish Castles due to its position slap-bang in the heart of the tourist route.
	www.r-l-p.co.uk /rosscast.html (207 words)

	Ross Castle,Castles (Historical) in Kerry. Find all Kerry Travel and Tourist information in Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This castle may be considered a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the Middle Ages.
		At the close of the 17th century the castle itself was converted into a barrack; by the time the present barrack building was constructed in the mid-18th century much of the enclosing bawn had been removed.
		The castle itself is of typical style for the period although the larger windows were added at a later stage.
	www.goireland.com /scripts/low/Premises.asp?PremisesID=15963 (801 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 407 - 18 April, 1991 - Written Answers. - Ross Castle (Killarney) Restoration.
		O'Leary asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline in relation to the restoration of Ross Castle, Killarney, County Kerry (a) when approximately it will be completely restored and reopened to the public and (b) the total estimated expenditure to date on this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
		The castle was built in the 16th century but was vastly altered in the intervening centuries.
		This involved considerable extra work and the main part of the castle had to be held together with steel supports to prevent collapse.
	www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0407/D.0407.199104180026.html (252 words)

	Ross Castle Killarney - Killarney's Castles Ireland
		Ross Castle Killarney, Ireland was built in the 15th Century.
		Ross Castle in Killarney is situated in the Bay of Ross and has magnificent views of Purple Mountain, Innisfallen Island, Ross Island and looks west and has magnificent Sunsets in the Summer Months.
		Ross Castle in Killarney is a must visit when in Killarney.
	www.vacationkillarney.com /ross_castle.htm (125 words)

	ross clan - direct from scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In 1903, Miss Sarah Williamson Ross of Pitcalnie, descended from the Celtic O'Beolain Earls, was recognized by the Lord Lyon as Chief.
		Ross and Cromarty is a northern county of Scotland.
		Ross was constituted as a county in 1661 and Cromarty in 1685 and again in 1698.
	www.scotsheritage.co.uk /ross_clan.htm (704 words)

	Ross Castle Kerry
		In 1652 Ross Castle was the scene of a battle, and was the last castle in Munster to fall to Cromwell's forces.
		In the 18th and 19th centuries the castle was used as a military barracks.
		Ross Castle is only a leisurely stroll from Coolclogher House along a little known path which has wonderful views over the Killarney Lakes.
	www.coolclogherhouse.com /ross_castle_kerry.html (119 words)

	Accommodation, Vacation and Travel, About Scotland
		The son of Alexander Earl of Ross, Celestine, gave it to Allen Cameron of Lochiel.
		A MacKenzie who was prisoner in the castle heard this and managed to escape to his own camp where he informed the Chief.
		Strome Castle is between Gairloch to Fort William.
	www.aboutscotland.co.uk /tour/strome/castle.html (389 words)

	Catriona Fraser: Photograph of Eilean Donan Castle
		Opposite the castle is the sculptured impression of a human foot in a stone.
		In return for his assistance during the fighting, the Earl of Ross was granted vast territories in the north including the Isle of Skye and much of the mainland opposite.
		At the close of the 13th century it was firmly in the hands of Kenneth Mackenzie despite attempts by the Earl of Ross to wrest it from him.
	www.geocities.com /SoHo/Square/4638/eileandonan.html (2155 words)

	Ross Castle Killarney, Ireland - Working a Location
		Ross Castle, built around 1420, was the last stronghold under Irish control to be taken by Cromwellian forces in 1653
		About a mile from the castle I broke out of the trees and was rewarded with a beautiful view of the castle across the marsh.
		Arriving at the castle I was taken by several boats tied up under a bridge on a little creek near the castle.
	www.vividlight.com /articles/811.htm (1132 words)

	ALL IRELAND TRAVEL - www.all-ireland.com
		This is a fine example of a 16th century fortified tower which is surrounded by bawn walls and round turrets, some of which are still somewhat intact.
		The main tower was built by one of the O'Donoghue Ross choeftain and was held by Lord Muskerry and the Royalists in the Cromwellian Wars.
		Legend of the castle says that the castle would never be taken except for an attack from the water by a Man of War.
	www.all-ireland.com /attractions/r/ross-castle.htm (117 words)

	Ross Castle, Killarney, Ireland
		Ross Castle was built in the 15th century on the shore of Killarney's Lower lake by O'Donoghue Mór, who lost it after the Desmond rebellion at the end of the sixteenth century.
		Ross Castle sits on the shore of the lower lake in Killarney.
		Ross Castle is the 15th century domain of the O'Donoghues - the last place in Munster to fall to Cromwell.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Ireland/County_Kerry/Killarney-295323/Things_To_Do-Killarney-Ross_Castle-BR-1.html (804 words)

	Places to go....Ross Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The castle was built in the 15th century by the O' Donoghues who lost it after the Desmond rebellion at the end of the sixteenth century.
		A family called Browne were rewarded for their support for Cromwell with vast tracts of the countryside around what was to be Killarney, including the castle.
		Ross Castle was one of the last strongholds in the country to hold out against Cromwell.
	www.odonoghue-ring-hotels.com /Pages/rosscastlepage.html (190 words)

	Ross Castle Killarney (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Built on the shores of Lough Leane, Ross Castle dates back to the 1400's.
		While it is now enjoying its retirement, this was always a working castle.
		It was the scene of many bitter battles through the ages and, together with McCarthy Mórs castle just a few miles away, was the last castle in Ireland to surrender to Cromwell in 1652 when he fulfilled an ancient prophecy and attacked it from the lake.
	www.killarney.ac /dropdown/rosscastle.html (108 words)

	Ross Castle, Killarney (Reise Irland 2003)
		Blick von "Ross Castle" auf den Lough Leane.
		So war Ross Castle dem allmählichen Verfall preisgegeben.
		"Ross Castle" war auf Verteidigung hin optimiert worden.
	www.zusammenaufreisen.de /irland03/killarney/ross_castle.php (391 words)

	Castle vacation accommodation Ross Castle Ireland self catering lodging
		Further details: The Castle commands magnificent views of Lough Sheelin, a four thousand five acre lake famous for its brown trout and liberally stocked with perch and large pike, one of which can be seen mounted in a glass case in the lounge.
		Built in the Sixteenth Century, the tower of Ross Castle was used by Myles O'Reilly.
		Though not perhaps the most elegant of grand castles, it is unquestionably great value, memorable, warm, and quite spectacular for its charm, setting and ambiance.
	www.tourismresources.ie /cht/rosscav.html (248 words)

	Ireland castle vacation with bed and breakfast tourist accommodation
		The castle has a beautiful waterfront view and the lake is famous for trout, perch and pike fishing.
		This historic Irish castle has both self catering housekeeping suites as well as BandB rooms available for your vacation in Ireland.
		ituated amidst majestic trees in the tranquil countryside on the County Meath and Cavan border, Ross Castle commands magnificent views of Lough Sheelin, a 4500 acre lake famous for it's brown trout and liberally stocked perch and large pike.
	www.ross-castle.com (283 words)

	The Ross Castle - Cleethorpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Ross Castle appears be the ruins of an ancient castle built to guard Cleethorpes against attack from the sea but appearances can be deceptive.
		There never was a castle on the site and the building was never more than the ruin we see today.
		The steps that lead the way down to the Ross castle are intricately designed in Art Deco style.
	www.cleethorpes-online.co.uk /ross.html (232 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 341 - 19 April, 1983 - Written Answers . - Ross Castle (Killarney) Improvements .
		A considerable amount of work was done to the monument between 1975 and 1982 to prevent its collapse and to undo some of the less sympathetic alterations of the last 300 years.
		Structural consultants were engaged last year to prepare detailed plans for the major structural consolidation of the castle which is necessary before final conservation can commence.
		Dukes): The bridge at Ross Castle, which is known as Reen Bridge, has been found to be structurally defective and is closed to all but pedestrian traffic.
	historical-debates.oireachtas.ie /D/0341/D.0341.198304190130.html (187 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 342 - 04 May, 1983 - Written Answers. - Ross Castle, Killarney.
		Dukes): A total of £165,000 has been spent to date [284] on Ross Castle to prevent its collapse and to undo some of the less sympathetic alterations of the last 300 years.
		The total estimated cost of completing the conservation, maintenance and protection of the castle cannot be computed until the detailed plans for the major structural consolidation are received from the structural consultants engaged last year.
		In the absence of the detailed plans it would be premature, as indicated in my reply of 19 April 1983, to give a date by which all stages will be completed.
	historical-debates.oireachtas.ie /D/0342/D.0342.198305040028.html (119 words)

	Rent Ross Castle, Ireland for vacations or events
		Ross Castle has a most luxurious main house with separate but interconnecting apartments, 2 courtyard cottages, an indoor heated swimming pool, a chapel, lakes and walled gardens.
		Shannon International Airport is 1 hour's drive from Ross or guests can use the smaller but private airport of Galway.
		The splendour of staying in LTR castles, mansions and villas combined with unique and highly tailored tours and activities.
	www.ltr.co.uk /properties/ireland/rosscastle?page=1 (171 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle
		The castle sits on an island between three lochs; Loch Long, Loch Alsh and Loch Duich.
		Alexander III gave the castle to Colin Fitzgerald, the predecessor of Clan MacKenzie.
		In 1719 the castle was defeated by the four English frigates and fell to ruins for 200 years.
	www.darkisle.com /e/edonan/edonan.html (126 words)

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