historic house gardens · museum · playground
Rathfarnham Castle
An outdoor historic-house-gardens in Rathfarnham
Today: light drizzle · 15°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Ages 4–18+
Rathfarnham Castle located in South Dublin is one of the earliest examples of a fortified house in Ireland. Built in 1583, it was substantially remodelled in the eighteenth century and transformed into a fashionable Georgian residence. Visitors to the castle can take a lively and informative guided tour, or a leisurely self guided stroll through the historic rooms.
What parents should know
Rathfarnham Castle located in South Dublin is one of the earliest examples of a fortified house in Ireland.
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