- Architect: James Pain Blackrock Castle was in the ownership of the City of Cork following a charter of James I to the City in 1608.
- Housed in an iconic Cork landmark dating back to 1582, a visit to Blackrock Castle Observatory includes entry to Journeys of Exploration.
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- By the 1720s, the Council Book of Cork owned Blackrock Castle and used the castle for banquets and fancy gatherings. In 1722, the old four story tower caught fire.
- Established as a stronghold in 1582, Blackrock Castle was later the seat of Cork’s maritime courts. It reopened as a science museum in 2007.
- Address: Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork. Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10am–4pm, Mon closed. Website: www.bco.ie.
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- Blackrock Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Lee in County Cork, Ireland, has a rich and fascinating history dating back over 400 years.
- Built in the 16thC, Blackrock Castle is the oldest surviving structure still in use in the city of Cork. For this reason alone, we highly recommend a visit!