• We are thrilled to welcome you back to MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory where your admission includes access to MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory’s...
  • Blackrock Castle was in the ownership of the City of Cork following a charter of James I to the city in 1608.
  • The Blackrock Castle is an area players can access using the Dynamite to blow up a blocked passage to then enter the castle's dungeon.
  • Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork. 8,992 likes · 28 talking about this · 17,777 were here. We are Cork’s fun and exciting location to learn about the...
  • In the guide below, you’ll discover everything you need to know about Blackrock Castle Observatory, from what to see to the brilliant Castle Cafe.
  • The circular watchtower of Blackrock Castle was built in 1604, on the site of an earlier fort. With its 2.2 meter thick walls, it was designed to withstand cannon fire.
  • Blackrock Castle was originally built to protect Cork from pirates and invaders, back in 1582. A round tower was added around 1600 to help guide ships.
  • Blackrock Castle is the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Devonshire. It stands at the top of Cork Hill, and is a famous landmark in Cork City, Ireland.
  • Once used to protect the city from pirates, Blackrock Castle now has its eye on the stars as a working observatory.