Ross Island
Ross Island is a claw-shaped peninsula in Killarney National Park, County Kerry. Ross Castle is located here and it is also the site of abandoned copper mines, including some believed to be the earliest in north-western Europe.
- Island
- …lies at an elevation of around 30 metres (90 feet)
- …is also known as “Ross Island, Killarney”
- Description: Irish peninsula
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Ross Castle and Innisfallen.
Innisfallen
Innisfallen or Inishfallen is an island in Lough Leane in County Kerry, Ireland.
St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney
St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney, is the cathedral…
2½ km northeast of Ross Island
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Killarney and Fossa.
Fossa
Fossa is a village and parish in County Kerry, Ireland, north of the Lakes of Killarney.
4 km northwest of Ross Island
Ross Island
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Latitude
52.04056° or 52° 2′ 26″ north
Longitude
-9.5425° or 9° 32′ 33″ west
Open location code
9C4G2FR5+62
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Ross Island” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Cullinagh and Mahony’s Point.
Notable Places Nearby
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County Kerry: Highlights
Learn more about Skellig Michael and Killarney.
