Castlegarde Castle

Castlegarde Castle
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Castlegarde is the oldest continually inhabited castle in Ireland. It was built as a safe family home in circa A.D. 1190 by Donal Mor O'Brien, the King of Thomond. It was later used as a Geraldine late-medieval fortress by the Earls of Desmond before being confiscated from Brian Boy O'Brien following the second rebellion during Queen Elizabeth I's reign.

David and Hazel Thompson are the current owners and custodians of Castlegarde Castle. It has been their lifelong passion to both preserve and restore this historical gem, which played a significant role in Ireland’s history.

While significant restoration works have been carried out on Castlegarde Castle, there is still work to be done, and there is also the substantial cost of upkeep. In order to facilitate these works, David and Hazel host tours of their home, Castlegarde Castle, for pre-booked groups.

The tour of the Castle which was built in secret by Donal Mór O’Brien and his sister in law Aoife McMurrough (Strongbow’s wife) circa A.D. 1190 brings history to life. The castle includes a murder hole, moat and bawn, and an A.D. 1820 Georgian extension by the famous Pain Brothers Architects.

David is renowned for his eloquent historical tours, which include discussions on Castlegarde’s various occupants, from the O’Briens and the Earl of Bath, right up to the present day, including its resident ghost!

Cost: Price by arrangement.

Suitable for:

History Lovers
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Castlegarde is the oldest continually inhabited castle in Ireland. It was built as a safe family home in circa A.D. 1190 by Donal Mor O'Brien, the King of Thomond. It was later used as a Geraldine late-medieval fortress by the Earls of Desmond before being confiscated from Brian Boy O'Brien following the second rebellion during Queen Elizabeth I's reign.

David and Hazel Thompson are the current owners and custodians of Castlegarde Castle. It has been their lifelong passion to both preserve and restore this historical gem, which played a significant role in Ireland’s history.

While significant restoration works have been carried out on Castlegarde Castle, there is still work to be done, and there is also the substantial cost of upkeep. In order to facilitate these works, David and Hazel host tours of their home, Castlegarde Castle, for pre-booked groups.

The tour of the Castle which was built in secret by Donal Mór O’Brien and his sister in law Aoife McMurrough (Strongbow’s wife) circa A.D. 1190 brings history to life. The castle includes a murder hole, moat and bawn, and an A.D. 1820 Georgian extension by the famous Pain Brothers Architects.

David is renowned for his eloquent historical tours, which include discussions on Castlegarde’s various occupants, from the O’Briens and the Earl of Bath, right up to the present day, including its resident ghost!

Cost: Price by arrangement.

Suitable for:

History Lovers