Irelands visitor castles

Ireland has a large number of historical castles which have been lovingly restored and are now open for visitors. Feel the whisper of previous centuries where striking portraits pay tribute to past occupants. Medieval courtyards and imposing keeps now find themselves transported into the 21st century. Learn about Irish chieftains and court life - history that impresses!

• Athenry Castle, Athenry, Co. Galway
• Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard, Co. Galway
• Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack, Co. Wexford
• Barryscourt Castle, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
• Blarney Castle, Blarney, Co. Cork
• Bunratty Castle, Bunratty Co. Clare
• Cahir Castle, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
• Desmond Castle, Kinsale, Co. Cork
• Donegal Castle, Donegal, Co. Donegal
• Dublin Castle, Dublin
• Dungarvan Castle, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
• Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
• Ferns Castle, Ferns, Co. Wexford
• Glenveagh Castle, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
• Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
• King John's Castle, Limerick
• Knappogue Castle, near Quin
• Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
• Ormond Castle, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary
• Parke's Castle, Fivemile Bourne, Co. Leitrim
• Portumna Castle, Portumna, Co. Galway
• Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
• Roscrea Heritage, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
• Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry
• Trim Castle, Trim, Co. Meath