Today: light rain · 14°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Ages 3–18+
Now in ruins, this dramatic and imposing 13th-century Norman castle was once in the hands of Hugh O'Connor, King of Connaught. It features a quadrangular plan with rounded bastions at the corners and a double-towered entrance gate.
What parents should know
Now in ruins, this dramatic and imposing 13th-century Norman castle was once in the hands of Hugh O'Connor, King of Connaught.
Location and map
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