One of the most famous landmarks on the Dingle Peninsula and situated close to Gallarus Castle, the Oratory is completely made of stone and in some ways it resembles an upturned boat.

It is extremely well preserved and several archeological artefacts are to be found on the grounds of the Oratory.

In close proximity is Gallarus Castle which was built by the Fitzgeralds and is one of the few surviving castles on the Dingle Peninsula. It is a four-storey tower with a vaulted ceiling on the fourth floor; none of its battlements remain.

The tower was accessed originally on the 1st floor and there was a two storey defensive structure to the front, now gone but evidence of it can still be seen on the external wall.

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