"Located about five minutes' drive from Killarney and sitting alongside Lough Leane, local lore claims the spirit of the fortress's founder, O’Donoghue Mór, appears on the first of May every seven years and that those who see him will receive a lifetime supply of good luck. Guided interior tours are available seasonally from late February to November." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines