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Ballymalis
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(Townland of Malis.)Ballymalis castle stands on the banks of the river Laune, it is the well preserved remains of a four-storied fifteenth or sixteenth century tower house, it has small turrets projecting from diagonally opposed corners.
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Ross
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Situated on Lough Leane with magnificent views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Ross castle was built by O'Donoghue Ross, it is a tower house and stands inside a ruined Bawn two of the corner towers survive. The lower annex was added in the eighteenth century. In 1641 the castle was threatened by amphibious attack by Cromwell's soldiers under General Ludlow and surrendered. Later the castle saw action during the Williamite wars. The castle has been renovated by the board of works, and now contains an interpretation centre, it is open to the public during the summer season. Waterbus tours of the lake are available close to the castle.
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Staigue
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| (Strip of land.) This ring fort possibly dated from the stone age, it is one of the most impressive and well preserved ring fort or cashel from that period. The dry stone walls are 4 meters (13 ft ) thick at the base and rise to a height of 5.5 Meters (18 ft)
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