Ross Castle is a great example of what a typical castle would look like. This one has been renovated on the interior as the roof and a couple of the floors had collapsed, but the renovations kept to the original designs pretty well. The tour is pretty short, but my guide gave great explanation of the rooms and the layout of the castle. Plus, you cannot beat that view of Lough Leane!
The Muckross Abbey is a little spooky even during the day, I cannot imagine it at night. This chamber as you can see was very dark with only slit windows and the doorway to let any light in. I am not sure what this room was used for, but I like the texture of the stone. The room was cold which was fitting given the cold atmosphere of the graveyard out front. Some would say it is haunted, but I am not convinced.
I believe this was a room for the care taker of the Abbey. I cant imagine living in this room for any part of my life.
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