Clifden Castle was built by John d'Arcy in a Gothic Revival style between 1812 and 1815.
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Entry
Free / cheap
What parents should know
Clifden Castle was built by John d'Arcy in a Gothic Revival style between 1812 and 1815.
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Information source
Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
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Last checked 24 May 2026, 11:09.
Clifden Castle is open year-round with no official opening hours. It is accessible anytime as it sits on private property that is open to visitors. Free entry.
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