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차분한 풍경은 1520년 코노트 왕의 후손이 지은 4층 높이의 탑인 던기어 성(Dunguaire Castle)의 소박한 실루엣이 지배적입니다. 이 성은 영화 *바다의 늑대들*(The Sea Wolves, 로저 무어와 앤서니 퍼킨스 주연, 1979)의 배경으로 사용되었으며 영화적인 매력을 유지하고 있습니다. 2023년부터 성 내부 관람은 대중에게 비공개되었으며 재개장 날짜는 발표되지 않았지만, 여전히 부지를 거닐며 이곳의 특별하고 마법 같은 분위기를 경험할 수 있습니다.

The castle is a great photo opportunity and the circular path offers sea views

A circular path leads around the castle in a beautiful location by the sea

Some may know the action film "Blast Command Atlantic", where Dunguaire Castle served as a film set. From the car park it is only a 3-minute walk to Dunguaire Castle, which is called Caislean Dún Guaire in Irish. A large signpost on the side of the road ensures that you cannot miss your destination and you can also see this sight from a distance.

beautiful garden with extraordinary trees in the footsteps of Irish writers.

Dunguaire Castle has been restored and is open to visitors during the summer. Each floor is decorated to reflect a different period in the castle's history and is impressively done. Be sure to walk all the way to the top of the stairs as it takes you out on the roof for spectacular views. For more information check out the website https://www.dunguairecastle.com/

The sheltered garden within the high walls was said to be loved by the last owner of Coole House, Lady Augusta Gregory. What remain of old hothouses, used to grow exotic fruit, make for unique picnic bench shelters.

At the start of the 20th century, Lady Augusta Gregory, a writer and dramatist, lived at Coole House and hosted a number of literary greats to stay with her. They carved their initials into the trunk of this magnificent copper beech. Although the natural growth of the tree has obscured many of the carvings, you can make out the initials of George Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, Douglas Hyde, Sean O’Casey, and J.M. Synge.