Wetsuit kid at Ballybunion Castle, Ireland. NCW kiddy wetsuit in action.

Wetsuit kid at Ballybunion Castle, Ireland: another awesome pic of NCW gear in actual use! With a stunning backdrop to note. We love seeing your images and vids. And every now and again a wetsuit shot comes in that really grabs attention. Such as this one. We wanted to find out more about the castle. So here goes…

Ballybunion Castle – a brief history.

The ruins of Ballybunion Castle (Castle Bale Bonan) go back to the 1500s. It was built by a branch of the Geraldine of West Limerick, the Fitzmaurices, who were lords of County Kerry and who resided at Lixnaw. The castle was destroyed by Lord Kerry in 1582 and in 1583, William Og Bunyan had his lands confiscated because of his active role in the Desmond rebellion.

Thomas Fitzmaurice took ownership of the castle in 1612. During the 1960s the castle was sold to the County Kerry Council who now maintain the ruin. During a storm Ballybunion Castle was struck by lightning. It destroyed the upper part of the tower in 1998 leaving it as you see it today.

Wetsuit pic: we love a lot!

History aside Ballybunion Castle makes for a great setting for a wetsuit shot. And we love this wetsuit pic a lot! Here’s a different shot featuring the castle at sunset with the tide in.