Built in the 1190s by Donal Mor O’Brien, King of Thomond, with the help of Aoifa, wife of Strongbow, Castlegarde is Ireland's oldest continually inhabited castle.
It was given a beautiful gothic-style three-story extension designed by the famous Pain brothers in the 1800s.
Castlegarde also it has its own well, moat and bawn wall as well as a resident ghost, the Lady in Silk!
The owner David will be your tour guide and will cover over 800 years of history. Each tour takes 90 minutes.
Castlegarde is a proud member of Historic Houses of Ireland.
Advanced booking is essential - no casual callers please.
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Castlegarde Castle
Castlegarde,
Cappamore,
Co. Limerick
V94 E2FF
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