Huntington CastleThe same family have lived in this 1625 tower house at Clonegal since it went up, and there is a yew walk through the garden.
Huntington CastleThe same family have lived in this 1625 tower house at Clonegal since it went up, and there is a yew walk through the garden.
Carlow CastleTwo towers and the wall between them are all that is left of the 13th century Norman castle on the Barrow in Carlow town.
Borris HouseSeat of the MacMurrough Kavanaghs, a Tudor revival house above Borris village with a sixteen arch railway viaduct in the view.Leinster
Carlow6 places
Huntington CastleCastle · ClonegalThe same family have lived in this 1625 tower house at Clonegal since it went up, and there is a yew walk through the garden.
Carlow CastleCastle · Carlow townTwo towers and the wall between them are all that is left of the 13th century Norman castle on the Barrow in Carlow town.
Borris HouseHouse and gardens · BorrisSeat of the MacMurrough Kavanaghs, a Tudor revival house above Borris village with a sixteen arch railway viaduct in the view.
Black Castle, LeighlinbridgeCastle · LeighlinbridgeThe tower and a length of bawn wall stand on the Barrow bank, beside a stone road bridge that dates to 1320.
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- Garryhill HouseCastle or historic house · BagenalstownGarryhill House was built by the Earl of Bessborough (Viscount Duncannon) around 1740 on the site of the ancient Garryhill castle, originally built by Art Og Kavanagh, King of Leinster.
- The Weavers CottagesCastle or historic house · CarlowThe Weavers Cottages in Clonegal village, County Carlow, are beautifully restored cottages.
Dublin23 places
Dublin CastleCastle · Dublin 2Britain ruled Ireland from here until 1922. State rooms and a garden are open to the public now.
Malahide CastleCastle · MalahideThe same family held this castle for centuries. There is a walled garden and parkland around it.
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- Blackrock Walking TrailCastle or historic house · BlackrockThe Blackrock Walking Trail will treat you to a beautiful seafront, a wonderful Victorian park and lake, a quirky market, and a range of shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Farmleigh House and EstateCastle or historic house · CastleknockFarmleigh House in Phoenix Park, Dublin City, is known for its Georgian Victorian architecture, gallery and beautiful gardens.
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage CentreCastle or historic house · DalkeyDalkey Castle, dating from 1390, is located in South County Dublin in the lovely heritage town of Dalkey.
- Newbridge House & FarmCastle or historic house · DonabateNewbridge House & Farm is a beautifully preserved 18th century Georgian mansion set within 370 acres of scenic parkland in County Dublin.
- Áras an UachtaráinCastle or historic house · DublinÁras an Uachtaráin is the official residence of the President of Ireland.
- Casino MarinoCastle or historic house · DublinCasino Marino is a miniature architectural masterpiece.
- City Assembly HouseCastle or historic house · DublinThe City Assembly House on William Street, Dublin City, is home to the Irish Georgian Society, which promotes Ireland’s architectural heritage and decorative arts.
- Drimnagh CastleCastle or historic house · DublinDrimnagh Castle in South County Dublin is one of the oldest continually inhabited castles in Ireland.
- Irish Georgian SocietyCastle or historic house · DublinThe vision of the Irish Georgian Society is to conserve, protect and foster an interest and a respect for Ireland’s architectural heritage and decorative arts.
- The Coombe MemorialCastle or historic house · DublinThe Coombe Memorial is the surviving portico that marks the original location of the old Coombe Maternity Hospital which opened in 1829.
- Leinster HouseCastle or historic house · Dublin CitySince 1922, Leinster House in Dublin has served as the parliament building of the Republic of Ireland, before which it functioned as the headquarters of the Royal Dublin Society.
- Howth CastleCastle or historic house · HowthThe St Lawrence family came to Howth in 1177 and Howth Castle is one of the longest continuously-inhabited private homes in Europe.
- Rathfarnham CastleCastle or historic house · RathfarnhamRathfarnham Castle located in South Dublin is one of the earliest examples of a fortified house in Ireland.
- Lambay IslandCastle or historic house · RushLambay Island, off the coast of Portrane and Rush, County Dublin, is a hidden sanctuary of nature, history and creativity.
- Swords CastleCastle or historic house · SwordsSwords Castle has stood in the centre of Swords in North County Dublin since 1200 A.D.
- 55 Pembroke RoadCastle or historic house · Dublin55 Pembroke Road was built in 1835 by George Herbert, the 11th Earl of Pembroke.
- Ardgillan Castle and GardensCastle or historic house · DublinArdgillan Castle and Demesne is approx 32km north of Dublin City.
- Dublin City HallCastle or historic house · DublinDublin City Hall is a magnificent 18th century rotunda building on Dame Street, centrally located in the heart of Dublin City and renowned for its imposing architecture and historical significance.
- Kings InnsCastle or historic house · DublinThe Honorable Society of Kings Inns, founded in 1541, is Ireland’s oldest legal institution and oldest School of Law.
- Oscar Wilde HouseCastle or historic house · DublinTake a guided tour of Oscar Wilde House, Merrion Square, Dublin City, the childhood home of the famous playwright and wit.
- War Memorial GardensCastle or historic house · DublinLocated adjacent to Phoenix Park in Dublin City, the War Memorial Gardens pay tribute to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the WWI from 1914-1918.
Kildare6 places
Castletown House and ParklandsHouse and gardens · CelbridgeIreland's first Palladian country house went up from 1722 at Celbridge, with parkland running down to the Liffey behind it.
Maynooth CastleCastle · MaynoothKeep and gatehouse of the Fitzgerald stronghold, standing at the top of Maynooth main street beside the university gates.- Burtown House and GardensHouse and gardens · AthyThe early 18th century farmhouse near Athy has walled kitchen gardens, a wildflower meadow and a sculpture walk.
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- Maynooth Campus Conference & AccommodationCastle or historic house · MaynoothMaynooth Campus Conference & Accommodation in County Kildare, is a beautiful university campus.
- Coolcarrigan HouseCastle or historic house · NaasCoolcarrigan House and Gardens are approached by a long, woodland avenue, which has a large collection of rhododendrons and azaleas.
- Harristown HouseCastle or historic house · KildareHarristown House was built in the second half of the 18th century under the supervision of the architect Whitmore Davis.
Kilkenny8 places
Kilkenny CastleCastle · Kilkenny cityThe Norman castle stands over the Nore in the middle of the city, with the long gallery inside it and fifty acres of parkland behind.
Rothe House and GardenHouse and gardens · Kilkenny cityThree buildings around two courtyards on Parliament Street, put up by a merchant in 1594, with an orchard garden restored behind them.
Clara CastleCastle · Kilkenny cityFive storeys of tower house east of the city, still holding its original oak floors and a wicker vault ceiling.
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- Eden Hall EstateCastle or historic house · BallyraggetEden Hall Estate, Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, dates from circa 1761.
- Kilkenny Design CentreCastle or historic house · Kilkenny CityKilkenny Design Centre offers an unrivalled selection of Irish handcrafted gifts.
- Shankill Castle and GardensCastle or historic house · PaulstownVisit the castle to learn the history of the Butler and Aylward families, who transformed the castle over centuries from a medieval tower house to a Queen Anne historic house.
- Edmund Rice Heritage CentreCastle or historic house · KilkennyThe founder of the Christian Brothers, Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice came from the small town of Callan in County Kilkenny where he was born on 1 June 1762.
- The Hole In The WallCastle or historic house · KilkennyThe Hole in the Wall, Kilkenny City, is one of Ireland’s oldest surviving Elizabethan townhouses, which now houses an intimate tavern and a venue for gigs and events throughout the year.
Laois5 places
Emo CourtHouse and gardens · PortlaoiseJames Gandon designed this domed neoclassical house. There is a lake in the grounds and a mile long avenue of giant sequoia running up to it.- Ballintubbert Gardens and HouseHouse and gardens · StradballyCecil Day-Lewis was born in this house near Stradbally. There is a walled garden and a holy well in the grounds.
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- Gardens at Castle DurrowCastle or historic house · DurrowFound in Durrow, County Laois, Castle Durrow is one of Ireland’s most luxurious country house hotels.
- Monicknew WoodsCastle or historic house · MountrathMonicknew Woods in County Laois, is situated in a valley of the Slieve Bloom Mountain range.
- Stradbally Hall and DemesneCastle or historic house · StradballyStradbally Hall, as it appears today, dates from the middle of the 19th century.
Longford2 places
Granard Motte and BaileyFort · GranardIreland's largest Norman motte rises steep and grassed above Granard, with a statue of St Patrick on top of it.
Rathcline CastleCastle · LanesboroughThe 17th century castle and its bawn wall with corner towers stand ruined south of Lanesborough, burnt during the Williamite wars.
Louth8 places
King John's Castle, CarlingfordCastle · CarlingfordThe ruined stone castle is built on the rock above the harbour at the north end of the village.
Castleroche CastleCastle · DundalkThe thirteenth century castle sits on a rock outcrop northwest of Dundalk, gable wall and window still upright.
Beaulieu House and GardensHouse and gardens · DroghedaA seventeenth century house east of Drogheda, with walled gardens and grounds running down towards the Boyne.
Ardee CastleCastle · ArdeeArdee's fortified tower house is the largest of its kind in the country and it stands on the main street.
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- Blackrock BoathouseCastle or historic house · BlackrockBlackrock Boathouse was built in 1900 as a direct result of the sinking of the Mary Stoddart ship.
- Collon HouseCastle or historic house · CollonCollon House, Collon, County Louth, was built in 1740 and was the home of John "Speaker" Foster, the last Speaker of the Irish House of Commons.
- County Museum DundalkCastle or historic house · DundalkCounty Museum Dundalk is located in a beautifully restored late 18th century warehouse in the town of Dundalk, County Louth.
- An GrianánCastle or historic house · TermonfeckinThe magnificent stately home in County Louth was originally built in the 18th century by the McClintock family.
Meath11 places
Hill of TaraFort · NavanGrassed earthworks on a low ridge south of Navan, where the high kings were made. It is open ground and free to walk.
Trim CastleCastle · TrimIreland's largest Norman castle: a square keep inside a curtain wall on the bank of the Boyne.- Slane CastleCastle · SlaneSlane Castle stands above the Boyne, and the natural amphitheatre in its grounds gets used for concerts.
Athlumney CastleCastle · NavanThe tower house and later fortified home sit on the far bank of the Boyne from Navan town.
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- Hamwood House and GardensCastle or historic house · DunboyneHamwood House and Gardens is one of the last remaining private houses still occupied by the family that built it.
- Dardistown CastleCastle or historic house · JulianstownDardistown Castle was built in 1465 by John Cornwalsh with a British Government grant of £10.
- Kells Courthouse - Tourism and Cultural HubCastle or historic house · NavanVisit Kells Courthouse - Tourism and Cultural Hub in County Meath.
- Francis Ledwidge MuseumCastle or historic house · SlaneFrancis E Ledwidge (1887-1917) was an Irish war poet from Slane County Meath with over 200 published works.
- The Old Bridge, TrimCastle or historic house · TrimThe Old Bridge over the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, has been, and continues to be a working bridge since 1393.
- Wellington MemorialCastle or historic house · TrimThe Wellington Memorial stands on a 23m high Corinthian style column in the heritage town of Trim, County Meath, and was erected in 1817 to honour the Duke of Wellington.
- Larchill Arcadian GardensCastle or historic house · MeathFound just 40 minutes from Dublin in Kilcock, County Kildare, Larchill Arcadian Gardens is a unique 18th century garden.
Offaly3 places
Birr Castle DemesneCastle · BirrFifty hectares of gardens around the castle, and the nineteenth century Leviathan telescope still standing in its walls.
Charleville CastleCastle · TullamoreA Gothic revival castle stands in oak woodland on the edge of Tullamore, open for guided tours.
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Westmeath3 places
Belvedere House, Gardens and ParkHouse and gardens · MullingarA hunting lodge above Lough Ennell, with walled gardens and a large false ruin built in the grounds purely to block a view.
Athlone CastleCastle · AthloneA Norman castle sits on the west bank of the Shannon in the middle of Athlone, run as a museum.
Tullynally Castle GardensHouse and gardens · CastlepollardThe Gothic revival house near Castlepollard is a large one, with woodland gardens and a walled garden open to walk.
Wexford8 places
Johnstown Castle EstateHouse and gardens · Wexford townA Gothic revival castle with lakes and walled gardens, and an agricultural museum in the farm buildings.
Enniscorthy CastleCastle · EnniscorthyA square Norman castle with four corner towers sits in the middle of Enniscorthy and opens as a museum.
Wells House and GardensHouse and gardens · GoreyThe Victorian house near Gorey has formal gardens, woodland walks and a craft yard in the old buildings.
Ferns CastleCastle · FernsHalf of a thirteenth century castle still standing in the village, with a chapel inside one of the towers.
Duncannon FortFort · DuncannonThe star shaped fort sits on a promontory over the Waterford estuary, with a beach below the walls.
Ballyhack CastleCastle · BallyhackThe tower house stands above the slipway at Ballyhack, where the car ferry crosses to Passage East.
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- Berkeley Forest HouseCastle or historic house · New RossBerkeley Forest House is a Georgian building, the home of the owners, dating from 1780.
- Sigginstown CastleCastle or historic house · TomhaggardResurrected from ruin, Sigginstown Castle in County Wexford, is a 16th century tower house attached to a 17th century home.
Wicklow6 places
Powerscourt House and GardensHouse and gardens · EnniskerryTerraced gardens stepping down from a Palladian house towards the Sugar Loaf, with a walled garden and a pet cemetery.
Russborough HouseHouse and gardens · BlessingtonA long Palladian house above the Blessington lakes, holding the Beit art collection.
Killruddery House and GardensHouse and gardens · BrayThe house sits under Bray Head with seventeenth century gardens, twin canals and a hedged bowling green.
Avondale House and Forest ParkHouse and gardens · RathdrumCharles Stewart Parnell's home, in five hundred acres of forest with a treetop walk and a slide in the grounds.
Munster
Clare7 places
Bunratty Castle and Folk ParkCastle · ShannonThe restored 15th century tower house sits beside the N18, with a village of old farmhouses and shopfronts rebuilt in the grounds.- Caherconnell Stone FortFort · BallyvaughanThe drystone ringfort near Poulnabrone stands close to its full height, out on the Burren plateau.
Knappogue CastleCastle · QuinThe 15th century tower house near Quin was restored and set inside a walled garden.
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- Dysert O'Dea Castle & Clare Archaeology CentreCastle or historic house · CorofinDysert O'Dea Castle in County Clare is a former stronghold of the O'Dea clan.
- Craggaunowen - The Living Past ExperienceCastle or historic house · KilmurryCraggaunowen - The Living Past Experience in Kilmurry, County Clare, has expansive outdoor spaces, rare animal breeds and intriguing discovery trails.
- Newtown CastleCastle or historic house · NewtownA beautifully restored 16th century tower house with unique architectural features.
- Carrigaholt BayCastle or historic house · ClareCheck out Carrigaholt Bay, the first safe harbour for boats travelling up the Shannon River, and walk along the the two quays.
Cork30 places
Blarney CastleCastle · BlarneyThe keep is what most people come for, and the gardens and river walks below it take longer.
Kinsale harbour and Charles FortFort · SummercoveThe star shaped fort sits on the shore above the mouth of Kinsale harbour, with a walk out to it from the town.
Bantry Bay and Bantry HouseHouse and gardens · BantryThe house looks down over the bay from its terraces, and the town sits at the head of the water below.
Blackrock CastleCastle · Cork cityThe castle on the bank of the Lee holds an observatory now, and the river walk out of the city takes you to it.
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- Dún Na Séad CastleCastle or historic house · BaltimoreThe ruined castle of Dún Na Séad overlooks Baltimore Harbour and was a holding of the O'Driscolls, who were one of the most important clans in West Cork.
- Bantry House & GardenCastle or historic house · BantryBantry House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Bantry which is situated overlooking Bantry Bay in West Cork.
- Blarney House and GardensCastle or historic house · BlarneyLocated just steps from the famous Blarney Castle in County Cork, Blarney House dates back to 1874.
- Waterloo Round TowerCastle or historic house · BlarneyThe Round Tower at Waterloo, just outside Blarney, is a curious folly built in the mid 19th Century by Father Matt Horgan, then parish priest of Blarney.
- Blackwater CastleCastle or historic house · CastletownrocheBlackwater Castle is a 12th century castle in the village of Castletownroche in County Cork.
- Cobh MuseumCastle or historic house · CobhCobh Museum is housed in the former Presbyterian Church overlooking Cork harbour.
- Titanic Experience CobhCastle or historic house · CobhThe story of the Titanic has captured the hearts and minds of millions.
- Brideweir HouseCastle or historic house · ConnaBrideweir House is an excellent example of a nineteenth century glebe house.
- Conna CastleCastle or historic house · ConnaConna Castle is very dramatically situated on a rock overlooking the River Bride in County Cork.
- City Hall CorkCastle or historic house · Cork CityThe City Hall was opened in 1936 and replaced the previous structure which was burned down on 11 September 1920.
- MTU Blackrock Castle ObservatoryCastle or historic house · Cork CityReach for the stars at the 16th century Blackrock Castle in Blackrock, on the outskirts of Cork City.
- UCC Visitors' Centre (Guided Tours of UCC)Castle or historic house · Cork CityUCC Visitors' Centre is centrally located in the north wing of UCC’s main quadrangle.
- Drishane HouseCastle or historic house · DrishaneDrishane House, built 1780, weatherslated and graceful, the ancestral home of the Somervilles; Edith Somerville (of Somerville and Ross) lived there.
- Charles Fort Military FortressCastle or historic house · KinsaleVisit Charles Fort Military Fortress in Kinsale, County Cork.
- Desmond Castle KinsaleCastle or historic house · KinsaleDesmond Castle, on Cork Street in Kinsale County Cork, has had a colourful history, ranging from Spanish occupation to use as a prison for captured American sailors.
- Macroom CastleCastle or historic house · MacroomMacroom, County Cork is dominated by castle walls and grounds with old stone arches and guns providing an elegant centre for the town.
- Mallow CastleCastle or historic house · MallowMallow Castle, probably built by Sir Thomas Norreys, is a long rectangular building with polygonal turrets at the corners of the north wall.
- Youghal Clock Gate TowerCastle or historic house · YoughalVisit Youghal Clock Gate Tower, a building with tales of pain, tragedy and rebellion, but also stories of love and friendship.
- Cork Butter MuseumCastle or historic house · Cork
- Doneraile EstateCastle or historic house · CorkDoneraile Court & Wildlife Park comprises of approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the Capability Brown style.
- Elizabeth FortCastle or historic house · CorkElizabeth Fort (Dún Eilíse) on Barrack Street in Cork City, dates back to the early 17th century.
- Firkin Crane Dance CentreCastle or historic house · CorkThe home of dance in Cork City, Firkin Crane, is a unique place where dance artists, audiences and dance enthusiasts can make, see and join in dance of all kinds.
- Fota House Arboretum & GardensCastle or historic house · CorkFota House is set amidst rolling parkland and is situated 17kms from Cork City.
- Kilbolane CastleCastle or historic house · CorkThe remains of Kilbolane Castle are located in Milford, County Cork.
- Old Cork Waterworks ExperienceCastle or historic house · CorkThe Old Cork Waterworks Experience in County Cork, offers a fascinating insight into Cork's industrial heritage and environmental issues.
- University College Cork - UCCCastle or historic house · CorkThe walking tours trace the history and culture of the University while visitors can see the Gothic Revival Quadrangle, Ogham stones, Aula Maxima (Great Hall) and The Glucksman Gallery.
Kerry14 places
Muckross HouseHouse and gardens · KillarneyMuckross sits on the lake shore inside the national park, with farms and gardens laid out around it.
Ross CastleCastle · KillarneyRoss stands on the shore of Lough Leane, and boats go out to the islands from the jetty beside it.
Derrynane HouseHouse and gardens · CaherdanielDaniel O'Connell's house and coastal estate near Caherdaniel, with dunes and a beach below the grounds.
Staigue FortFort · CastlecoveThe circular dry stone fort is up a side road off the Ring of Kerry, with steps built into the inside of its wall.
Killarney House and GardensHouse and gardens · KillarneyHouse and formal gardens at the town end of the national park, with a walk straight through to the lake.
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- Carrigafoyle CastleCastle or historic house · BallylongfordRoam the 15th Century remains of Carrigafoyle Castle and its medieval church, and enjoy views of the Shannon estuary and the small island of Carrig.
- Dunloe CastleCastle or historic house · BeaufortThis castle was an important strategic key in the defense of the Killarney area.
- The Old BarracksCastle or historic house · CahersiveenThe Old Barracks Heritage Centre exhibition is situated in a former Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks overlooking the river and Cahersiveen Marina.
- Cablemaster's ResidenceCastle or historic house · KnightstownThis building was the home of the first supervisor of the Valentia Cable Station, James Graves.
- Listowel CastleCastle or historic house · ListowelThe construction date of the earliest castle at Listowel dates to the 13th century but the present castle was probably built in the 15th century by the FitzMaurices.
- Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse & Jail MuseumCastle or historic house · TarbertTarbert Bridewell Courthouse & Jail Museum houses an immersive showcase where visitors can watch, listen and experience an 1830's courtroom drama unfolding before them.
- Tarbert HouseCastle or historic house · TarbertHome of the Leslie family since 1690, Tarbert House is a Queen Anne Georgian building.
- Árthach Dána, Amergin Memorial Sculpture & SundialCastle or historic house · WatervilleÁrthach Dána, Amergin Memorial Sculpture & Sundial in Waterville Village in County Kerry, is a monument dedicated to the countless mariners who set sail in search of new lands and frontiers.
- Ballybunion BeachCastle or historic house · KerryVisit Ballybunion and stroll glorious beaches in the most famous seaside resort in North Kerry.
Limerick9 places
King John's CastleCastle · LimerickA Norman castle on the Shannon at King's Island, with curtain walls, drum towers and an excavated site under the courtyard.
Desmond Castle, AdareCastle · AdareThe ruined Norman castle stands on the bank of the Maigue at Adare, and you see it on a guided walk out of the village.
Askeaton CastleCastle · AskeatonThe castle sits on a rock island in the River Deel, with a roofless banqueting hall standing beside the keep.
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- Historic Family Home ToursCastle or historic house · CappamoreHistoric Family Home Tours has come together with three historic family homes in counties Tipperary and Limerick, who have opened their doors to guided tours.
- Glenquin CastleCastle or historic house · GlenquinGleann an Choim which is Irish for Glen of the Shelter and is located in the village of Killeedy, County Limerick.
- Bishops' Palace Limerick Civic TrustCastle or historic house · Limerick CityThe 18th-century Bishop’s Palace was once home to the city's Protestant bishops, and now houses the offices of Limerick Civic Trust.
- Desmond Castle Newcastle WestCastle or historic house · Newcastle WestThe Desmond Castle is an imposing two-storey structure and was used by the Earls of Desmond for banqueting and entertainment.
- Tait's ClockCastle or historic house · LimerickTait’s Clock is a prominent landmark in Limerick City.
- The Masonic CentreCastle or historic house · LimerickHeritage and history are very much part of the tradition of Freemasonry which is based on legends that date back to the time of the construction of King Solomon’s Temple.
Tipperary10 places
Cahir CastleCastle · CahirCahir Castle sits on a rock island in the Suir, keep and walls and towers all still standing.
Swiss CottageHouse and gardens · CahirBuilt for the Butler family as a thatched cottage orne, in woodland by the Suir a short walk outside Cahir.
Ormond CastleCastle · Carrick-on-SuirA Tudor manor house was built onto the older castle here, and the long gallery has the plasterwork ceilings.
Nenagh CastleCastle · NenaghThe circular Norman keep stands in the middle of Nenagh and is open to climb for the view over the town.- Roscrea Castle and Damer HouseCastle · RoscreaA gate tower and curtain walls in the middle of Roscrea, with a Queen Anne house standing inside the courtyard.
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- Famine Warhouse 1848Castle or historic house · BallingarryDuring the Great Famine, 1845-1850, the Warhouse at Ballingarry, County Tipperary, was the scene of the principal action of the 1848 Rebellion by the Young Irelanders.
- The Main GuardCastle or historic house · ClonmelThe Main Guard is a five bay two storey courthouse and market house and one of Clonmel's most distinctive landmarks.
- Farney CastleCastle or historic house · HolycrossFarney Castle was built in 1185 and is the only round tower in Ireland occupied as a family home.
- Redwood CastleCastle or historic house · LorrhaRedwood Castle, which was probably erected as a Norman stronghold about 1210.
- Nenagh Heritage Centre & North Tipperary GenealogyCastle or historic house · NenaghNenagh Gaol, now part of Nenagh Heritage Centre & North Tipperary Genealogy, is located in Georgian buildings built between 1840 and 1842 as the Governor's house and gatehouse of a large gaol complex.
Waterford12 places
Lismore Castle GardensHouse and gardens · LismoreWalled and woodland gardens inside the castle demesne, with a contemporary art gallery in the west wing.
Curraghmore House and GardensHouse and gardens · PortlawThe house and formal garden sit on a large estate at Portlaw, with a shell house built in the 1750s in the grounds.
Dungarvan CastleCastle · DungarvanThe Norman fortress beside the harbour has a polygonal shell keep, and a restored barrack block in the yard.
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- Cappoquin HouseCastle or historic house · CappoquinCappoquin House, is an 18th Century Georgian mansion, built on the site of an old FitzGerald Castle and enjoys magnificent views over the River Blackwater.
- Cappoquin House GardensCastle or historic house · CappoquinThe garden at Cappoquin House was laid out in the middle of the 19th century but there are vestiges of earlier periods in walls, gateways and streams.
- Dromana House GardensCastle or historic house · CappoquinPerched above the River Blackwater 5km south of Cappoquin, County Waterford, Dromana House Gardens are a must visit location.
- Tourin House & GardensCastle or historic house · CappoquinTourin House and Gardens, near Cappoquin, County Waterford, is open to the public from April through September.
- Waterford RoomCastle or historic house · Waterford CityThe Waterford Room in the Central Library at Lady Lane is a special reference room with materials related to local studies.
- Dromana GateCastle or historic house · WaterfordDromana Gate is a Hindu Gothic gate dating from around 1830, 5km south of Cappoquin in County Waterford.
- Fairbrook House Garden and MuseumCastle or historic house · WaterfordFairbrook House Garden and Museum, Kilmeaden, County Waterford, is a walled garden beside the River Dawn.
- Theatre Royal ToursCastle or historic house · WaterfordGuided tours are available on request.
- Waterford Treasures: Splendour & Scandal at the Bishop's PalaceCastle or historic house · WaterfordWaterford Treasures: Splendour & Scandal at the Bishop's Palace is a reenactor led tour, where guests enjoy the luxurious surroundings of Bishop’s Palace in Waterford City.
Connacht
Galway13 places
Dun AonghasaFort · Inis MorThe stone fort sits on the edge of a sea cliff, with nothing between you and the drop.
Dunguaire CastleCastle · KinvaraThe tower house sits on the edge of Galway Bay, with water on three sides of it at high tide.
Aughnanure CastleCastle · OughterardSix storeys of tower house standing on a rock in the Drimneen river, a few kilometres out of Oughterard.
Portumna Castle and GardensCastle · PortumnaThe seventeenth century semi fortified house stands beside Lough Derg, with a walled kitchen garden behind it.
Athenry CastleCastle · AthenryA Norman keep stands inside the walls of Athenry, a town that still has its medieval gate up.
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- Kiltartan Gregory MuseumCastle or historic house · CrossThe Kiltartan Gregory Museum, Gort, County Galway, is a restored former schoolhouse dedicated to the memory of playwright Lady Augusta Gregory of nearby Coole.
- Quincentennial FountainCastle or historic house · Eyre Square
- Thoor BallyleeCastle or historic house · GortW.B. Yeats, Nobel Prize winner, poet and senator, bought this ancient Norman tower and adjoining cottages in 1916.
- Finnerty's MillsCastle or historic house · LeitrimFinnerty's Mills in Leitrim, County Galway is a restored corn mill with working waterwheel.
- Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh Conamara - Pearse CottageCastle or historic house · RosmuckIonad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, is located in Ros Muc, Connemara County Galway.
- Aran Off Road ExperienceCastle or historic house · GalwayTake the road less travelled in a customised, leather seated, Land Rover Defender Jeep through Inis Mór (Inishmore).
- Galway Arts CentreCastle or historic house · GalwayGalway Arts Centre's building at 47 Dominick Street was built in the 1840s as a residence for the Persse Family.
- Lynch's CastleCastle or historic house · GalwayAt the junction of Shop Street and Upper Abbeygate Street is Lynch's Castle, a 16th century castle which was heavily altered in 1966 when it was converted into a bank.
Leitrim1 place
Mayo9 places
Westport EstateHouse and gardens · WestportThe Georgian house and its parkland sit on the edge of the town, with gardens and a walk around the lake.
Rockfleet CastleCastle · NewportThe tower house on an inlet of Clew Bay near Newport has been tied to Granuaile for a long time.
7 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
- Marshall Doran Collection at Belleek CastleCastle or historic house · BallinaMarshall Doran Collection at Belleek Castle is a unique museum experience in Ballina, County Mayo.
- North Mayo Heritage CentreCastle or historic house · BallinaThe North Mayo Heritage Centre is a family history research centre, organic garden and event space set in the grounds of the Enniscoe Estate.
- Turlough ParkCastle or historic house · CastlebarA small demesne in Turlough Village, County Mayo, Turlough Park is home to The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life.
- Newport Railway ViaductCastle or historic house · NewportSpanning the Black Oak River at Newport, County Mayo, you will find the beautifully restored Newport Railway Viaduct, also known as the Seven Arches Bridge.
- Partry HouseCastle or historic house · PartryPartry House dates from 1667 when it was built on the remains of Cloonlagheen Castle by Arthur Lynch for his mother.
- Enniscoe House & GardensCastle or historic house · MayoEnniscoe House & Gardens are located near Crossmolina, County Mayo.
- Old Coastguard StationCastle or historic house · MayoThe Old Coastguard Station, Westport, lies 8km north west of Westport Town.
Roscommon3 places
Strokestown Park and the National Famine MuseumHouse and gardens · StrokestownThe Georgian house and walled garden are at Strokestown, with the famine museum in the estate yards behind them.
Roscommon CastleCastle · RoscommonA large 13th century Norman castle ruin stands in a field on the edge of the town.
Clonalis HouseHouse and gardens · CastlereaThe Victorian house outside Castlerea is the O'Conor family home and is open for guided tours.
Sligo3 places
Lissadell House and GardensHouse and gardens · CarneyLissadell is a neoclassical house near Carney with a walled garden, open to visitors in season.
Ballymote CastleCastle · BallymoteThe square Norman castle with corner towers stands in the town of Ballymote and is free to walk around.
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Ulster
Cavan3 places
Clogh Oughter CastleCastle · KilleshandraThe round 13th century tower stands on its own on a small island in Lough Oughter. You see it from the shore or you go by boat.
Moneygashel CashelFort · BlacklionThe drystone wall of this early medieval ringfort stands up to three metres, with stone steps built into its thickness, on high ground above Blacklion.
Donegal8 places
Grianan of AileachFort · BurtThe drystone ring fort sits 250 metres up in Inishowen and looks down on both Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle.
Donegal CastleCastle · Donegal TownThe OPW restored this 15th century O'Donnell tower house and its Jacobean wing, in the middle of the town.
Doe CastleCastle · CreesloughThe tower house stands on a low spit in Sheephaven Bay, water on three sides of it and a rock cut ditch on the fourth.
Fort DunreeFort · BuncranaThe coastal artillery fort on the headland over Lough Swilly is a military museum now, with the gun emplacements still in place.
4 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
- Inch IslandCastle or historic house · InchThe ruins of Inch Castle, built in 1454, can be found on the southwest side of the island.
- Fanad LighthouseCastle or historic house · LetterkennyEnjoy a tour of Fanad Lighthouse.
- Dunree HeadCastle or historic house · DonegalJutting out from the west coast of the Inishowen Peninsula, Dunree Head features expansive coastal views, as well as Fort Dunree and Military Museum and the Dunree Lighthouse.
- Glebe House and GalleryCastle or historic house · DonegalArt enthusiasts will love a visit to Glebe House and Gallery, located 18km from Letterkenny, County Donegal.
