historic house gardens · museum · landmark
Roscrea Castle, Gardens and Damer House / Black Mills
A great rainy-day historic-house-gardens in Tipperary
Today: light drizzle · 14°C
Light showers expected — plan for indoor spells
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor
Entry
Moderate
A heritage complex in Roscrea with a medieval castle, gardens and the Black Mills displays, including St Cronan’s High Cross and a pillar stone. The castle and Black Mills are open for tours on the operator’s published visiting days. Damer House is closed throughout 2026 for works. Check the current tour timetable before travelling; the house closure does not apply to the whole complex.
What parents should know
A heritage complex in Roscrea with a medieval castle, gardens and the Black Mills displays, including St Cronan’s High Cross and a pillar stone.
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