Blackrock Castle Observatory is home is an award winning exhibition highlighting recent discoveries of extreme life forms on Earth and their implications for life in outer space.
The Castle is situated in the picturesque Awbeg River Valley. The oldest existing part of the castle is 12th century; the main tower is 15th century and the main building from 17th century onwards.
Blarney Castle as viewed today is the third structure to be built on this sight, built by Cormac Mc Carthy in 1446 it replaces a stone structure which was built in1210 ad