Doonagore Castle
Doonagore Castle is a historic site, at a modelled elevation of 61 m. Slievecallan stands 391 m to the south-southeast, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Doolin Ferries, a attraction 1.1 miles away. Wild Atlantic Way passes 0.4 miles off. 45 named summits stand within 25 miles.
The story
Doonagore Castle is a round 16th-century tower house with a small walled enclosure located about 1 km south of the coastal village of Doolin in County Clare, Ireland. Its name may be derived from Dún na Gabhair, meaning "the fort of the rounded hills" or the "fort of the goats". Doonagore Castle is at present a private holiday home, inaccessible to the public. Doonagore Castle sits on a hill overlooking Doolin Point and, along with a nearby higher radio mast, is used as a navigational point by boats approaching Doolin Pier. It is located in the townland of Doonagore, parish of Killilagh, County Clare. It is sometimes considered to be located in the area known as the Burren.[1]:99
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How to reach it
- 0.4 mi off the Wild Atlantic Way, National
Overlooks nearby
- Luca's Viewpoint · 2 mi
- Murrooghtoohy · 11 mi
- Bird Sanctuary · 21 mi
- Salmon Weir Bridge · 23 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- Doolin Ferries: 1.1 mi
- O'Brien's Tower: 2.8 mi
- The Cliffs of Moher: 2.9 mi
- Doolin Cave Visitor Centre: 3.1 mi
- Bridget's Well;St Bridget's Well: 3.9 mi
- Ballinalacken Castle: 3.6 mi
- O’Briens Monument: 3.9 mi
- Kilmacregh Church: 4.2 mi
- Dough Castle: 4.3 mi
- Kilmanahn Graveyard: 5.1 mi
- Knockardakin: 2.5 mi
- Knockacarn: 2.5 mi
- Sea Stack: 2.8 mi
- Laraghakea Hill: 5.0 mi
- Black Hill: 7.3 mi
- Toberinneenboy: 4.0 mi
- Duggan's Well: 5.2 mi
- Tobar Pholl Lig Bhuí: 6.3 mi
- Tobar Lig Bhuí: 6.4 mi
- Tobar an Drongáin: 6.4 mi
- Burren Perfumery Herb Garden: 14.4 mi
- Claureen Community Orchard: 19.2 mi
- Garden of Rememberance: 19.8 mi
- Abhainn sleibhe cascades: 19.9 mi
- Kincora Park: 20.1 mi
- Lahinch Beach: 4.8 mi
- Poll na gCaorach: 6.4 mi
- Port na Cille: 6.8 mi
- Trawee: 6.9 mi
- Lár na Trá: 7.0 mi
- Cliffs Of Moher Experience: 2.8 mi
- DE big rock: 5.1 mi
- Willie Clancy Statue: 10.3 mi
- Sheela na Gig: 12.8 mi
- Scáileanna na mBád: 19.5 mi
- John P. Holland Centre: 4.5 mi
- Teach Synge: 10.2 mi
- The Music Makers of West Clare: 10.4 mi
- Dún Aonghasa Visitor Centre: 17.7 mi
- Clare County Museum: 20.0 mi
- Cliffs of Moher: 3.9 mi
- Ballyryan: 4.5 mi
- Oughtdarra: 4.7 mi
- Ailladie: 4.8 mi
- Cnoc na gCuinín: 20.3 mi
- Caher Bridge Garden: 9.7 mi
- An Garraí Glas: 16.7 mi
- Westside Community Organic Garden: 23.0 mi
- Walled Garden: 23.7 mi
- Hen Harrier Reserve: 19.3 mi
- Post Office Field: 20.0 mi
- Cloonmacken Lake Picnic Area: 12.4 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Doonagore Castle. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slievecallan | SSE 157° | 391 m | 12.3 mi |
| Slieve Elva | NE 42° | 344 m | 7.4 mi |
| Slievecarran | ENE 68° | 326 m | 17.0 mi |
| Gleninagh Mountain | NE 37° | 316 m | 11.0 mi |
| Doughbranneen | NNE 32° | 314 m | 11.0 mi |
| Cappanawalla | NE 44° | 312 m | 11.2 mi |
| Ailwee | ENE 61° | 304 m | 13.0 mi |
| Abbey Hill | ENE 56° | 294 m | 17.0 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:41 | 18:05 | 18:50 |
| June solstice | 05:12 | 21:11 | 22:08 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 18:53 | 19:39 |
| December solstice | 08:50 | 15:17 | 16:23 |
Local time (Europe/Dublin).
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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