Castles

What Castles can you visit in County Carlow?

Check out all the Castles I’ve been visiting in County Carlow.

10 Castles in County Carlow

So far I visited 10 Castles in County Carlow. County Carlow’s historical attractions are many. Including a number of fine castles, from medieval ruins and the National Monuments of Ireland to a fully preserved castle open to the public, and...

Rathnageeragh Castle

Near the village of Myshall (10 minutes drive) at Rathnageeragh are the remains of 14th-century Rathnageeragh Castle. Rathnageeragh means “fort of the sheep“, named after the sheep that runs there on the slopes of Mount Leinster....

Clonmore Castle

Not far from Hacketstown, in the east of County Carlow, the outskirts of Clonmore village, can be found the ruin of Clonmore Castle. What`s more, of all the castles of County Carlow (and in the fifteenth century, there were at least one hundred and...

Tinnahinch Castle

During my visit to Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny I discovered by chance the ruins of Tinnahinch Castle. So, the ruins of the castle are behind a modern house on the east bank of River Barrow, the County Carlow side of the river. Unfortunately, it is...

Ballymoon Castle

Out of hundreds of ruined castles across Ireland, Ballymoon Castle is one of the more unique and mysterious. Situated in the Barrow Valley, approximately 2 miles (3 km) east of Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), County Carlow, Ireland. Ballymoon Castle is...

Ballyloughan Castle

Ballyloughan Castle is a ruined castle and National Monument of Ireland. Located in County Carlow near Bagenalstown. Today, a twin-towered gatehouse, the hall, and the foundations of one of the corner towers, dating to about 1300 remain. What`s...

Clogrennane Castle

On the way to Clogrennan Wood, you will see this beautiful arch. Lovely setting beside the River Barrow – this is the remains of the ancient Clogrennane Castle. Located about two miles distant from Carlow town. Clogrennane Castle is one of the...

The Temple of the Goddess Isis

Huntington Castle in Clonegal village is the seat of the international organization “The Fellowship of Isis”. FOI (Team of Isis) has 21,000 members in many countries. The team of Isis was founded by Olivia Robertson – a descendant of the family and...

Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle is also known as Clonegal Castle. From the name of Clonegal village in County Carlow. First, the ancient seat of the Esmonde family is today one of Ireland’s historical treasures. Voted one of Ireland’s top 20 Hidden Gems by The...

Black Castle

Black Castle, also known as Leighlinbridge Castle, is located in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow. Furthermore, the original Black Castle, built in 1181, was one of the earliest and finest Norman fortresses in Ireland. Hugh de Lacy granted the castle...

Pollerton Castle

On Pollerton Road, is located a small castle, called Pollerton Castle, built in 1839. It is currently the house of local entrepreneur Mr. Richard Healy, the company’s founder of funeral R. Healy & Son – known throughout County...

Carlow Castle

One of the most valuable monuments in Carlow Town is the ruins of a medieval fortified castle. Carlow Castle is located on the banks of the River Barrow. And it is the first monument that I visited in Carlow Town and have taken my first photos. So I...