Our favorite hotels near Desmond Castle- French prison

Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Killarney Royal Hotel

This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by...

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

The Fairview Killarney

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

McSweeney Arms Hotel Killarney

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

The Malton Killarney

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by...

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Arbutus Hotel Killarney

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Guest rating: Perfect, 5.0

Park Place Apartments Killarney

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna, a steam...

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Killarney Park Hotel

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the...

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Gleann Fia Country House - Guest House Killarney

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

The International Hotel Killarney

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

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Guest rating: Perfect, 5.0

The Ross Hotel Killarney

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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...

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Killarney Court Hotel

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Killarney Avenue Hotel

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna, a steam...

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival...

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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.