Where to find Rathfarnham Castle

Rathfarnham,
Dublin 14
Ireland

Tel 353 1 4939462

Email: rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie

About Rathfarnham Castle

The Castle was declared a National Monument in the mid 1980s. It is estimated to have been built in 1583. It was built by Adam Loftus from Yorkshire,England who was the Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Protestant Achbishop of Dublin. Down through the centuries the castle was involved in many battles. It had been under siege, withstood an attack, stormed and taken and much more. In the later half of the 18th century this fortified medieval castle was converted into the Georgian mansion it is today. Vsitors can view layers of the castle’s earlier existence which were exposed by the researchers. The site was declared a National Monument in the mid 1980’s and is still under restoration. A tour of this site will be of particular interest to students of art, architecture and history.

During the winter months (November - April) group tours are accommodated for advanced bookings. The castle also hosts concerts and exhibitions.

How to Get There..

By bus: