Our favourite hotels near Desmond Castle- French prison

Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Killarney Royal Hotel

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$ 166 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

The Fairview Killarney

$ 83 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

McSweeney Arms Hotel Killarney

$ 108 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

The Malton Killarney

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a 24-hour...

$ 156 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Arbutus Hotel Killarney

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$ 107 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Scotts Hotel Killarney

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$ 101 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Park Place Apartments Killarney

$ 52 Price from:
Guest rating: Perfect, 5.0

Killarney Park Hotel

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$ 277 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Gleann Fia Country House Killarney

$ 66 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

The International Hotel Killarney

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness facility. The recreational...

$ 134 Price from:
Guest rating: Perfect, 5.0

The Ross Hotel Killarney

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$ 146 Price from:
Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Best Western Eviston House Hotel Killarney

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub, a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness...

$ 167 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Killarney Court Hotel

$ 77 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, a sauna, and a steam...

$ 127 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Algret House Bed & Breakfast Killarney

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The Desmond Castle, which is a prison, is seen as magnet attraction situated in Kinsale that pulls together a crowd of visitors from all walks of the world. It was initially built as a custom house by the Earl of Desmond around the 16th century. The first time that the house was used as a prison is when the Spanish occupied it in the early 17th century to use it as a prison for captured American sailors during the American War of Indepence.

The Desmond Castle then became known as the French Prison after 54 prisoners who were mainly French seamen, died there in a tragic fire. As one enters the castle, one may see the Geraldine arms, bees on a quartered shield, while there is a mirror image of royal arms displayed high above the building. The three story tower house is a high recommendation for a visit by tourist experts.