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Discover the Castles of County Clare, a handy selection to help you plan your trip to Ireland.
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Castles in County Clare: places to visit
Dunluce Castle
Perched on a rocky headland overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Dunluce Castle is one of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular castles. Its ruined walls…
Ross Castle
Standing on the shores of Lough Leane, Ross Castle has watched over the lakes of Killarney for more than five centuries. This…
The Coolbawn House
Coolbawn House is an old mansion in County Wexford, Ireland. A mecca for Dark Tourism, it’s known for being haunted, and attracts…
Bunratty Castle
Bunratty Castle is one of Ireland’s best-preserved and most visited medieval castles. Located in County Clare, a few kilometres from Limerick and…
Leamaneh Castle
Leamaneh Castle is a ruined Irish castle located between the villages of Corofin and Kilfenora, in the heart of the Burren National…
The Leap Castle
Leap Castle is a 15th-century fortress built on the outskirts of the town of Roscrea. It has a strange reputation as a…
Bunowen Castle
Bunowen Castle is a ruined fortress in Gaway County, in the heart of Connemara. Now in ruins, it still boasts imposing architecture…
Athcarne Castle
If you love haunted castles steeped in history and mystery, then don't miss Athcarne Castle, a County Meath castle of dark and…
Doonagore Castle
Doonagore Castle is a privately-owned castle on the coast of County Clare. Magnificent, it boasts a breathtaking view of the ocean, and…
Craggaunowen Castle
Located in County Clare, Craggaunowen Castle is a superb castle with an open-air archaeological museum. Original and well worth a visit! [...]
Ballinalacken Castle
If you're near Lisdoonvarna, don't miss Ballinalacken Castle, a ruined Irish fortified tower whose charm should remind you of the most beautiful…
O’Dea Castle
If you love 15th-century castles, don't miss O'Dea Castle! Located 5km from Corofin in County Clare, it is one of the most…
Huntington Castle
Come and discover a haunted castle: Huntington Castle! Built in 1400 and improved in the 16th century, this castle is now in…
Gleninagh Castle
Gleninagh Castle is one of those gigantic ruined fortresses that haunt Ireland’s highlands. Located in County Galway, this 16th-century square tower was…
Lynch’s Castle
Lynch's Castle is a former Galway castle, located right in the city center. Converted into a bank, the building is well worth…
Doughiska Castle
Doughiska Castle is a 16th-century Irish castle in Galway's Merlin Woods Park. In ruins, the building is sumptuous, and has a serious…
Knappogue Castle
Knappogue Castle is a 15th-century Irish castle in the small village of Quin in County Clare. It was built in 1467 and…
Moher Tower
Moher Tower is a small, square, ruined tower on the Cliffs of Moher. A magical and serious place, with breathtaking views of…
O’Brien’s Tower
O'Brien's Tower overlooks the Cliffs of Moher. Magnificent, it's one of the finest vantage points on the Irish coast. Not to be…
Drimnagh Castle
Drimnagh Castle is an Anglo-Norman castle in the small town of Drimnagh, a suburb of Dublin. It is the only Irish castle…
Puck’s Castle
Puck's Castle is an ancient 3-storey tower whose walls have stood the test of time... Laced with a rather serious charm, the…
The Foulksrath Castle
Typically Anglo-Norman, Foulksrath Castle dates back to the 13th century. Magnificent, yet closed to visitors due to its private ownership status. However,…
Ardgillan Castle
Ardgillan Castle is an 18th-century castle in County Dublin. In remarkable condition, it is open to visitors, and is one of the…