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Staigue Fort, Castlecove

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#12 of 100 in Historic Sites in County Kerry
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  • By Julie G
    We stopped here at the end of a day. It was a short drive off the highway. You pay a small fee (the fort is on a farmer’s land) and go through a gate. The fort is Iron Age (I think!) and yet still in ...  more »
  • By 915MichaelG915
    This is an old fort thought to have been built in 300 to 400 A.D. for a lord or Chieftain. The condition of the fort is excellent and entry is only one euro per person. You can walk through the narrow...  more »
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  • By Sam Eldredge
    Definitely beautiful views from the fort (but beauty is so readily available in Ireland). It's not a must-see on my list only because the windy road takes you far off the Ring of Kerry and you can use that time seeing other unique/more impressive marvels of the Irish landscape. Make sure you bring a couple of euro to pay the fee to be on the land.
  • By Marta Kostulska
    Just a big stone fort in the middle of nowhere. Circular wall made of stones - I'd recommend to those who have a lots of time in their hands. There are public toilets there, which is a plus.
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