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Roscrea Castle, Gardens and Damer House/Black Mills

A place of medieval might and eighteenth-century elegance

15 March - 29 September 2024

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Roscrea Castle, Gardens and Damer House/Black Mills

A place of medieval might and eighteenth-century elegance

15 March - 29 September 2024

See all opening times

Admission

Adult – €5.00

Group / Senior – €4.00

Child / Senior – €3.00

Family – €13.00

Getting here

Castle Street,
Roscrea,
Co. Tipperary
E53 F652

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Roscrea Castle, Gardens and Damer House/Black Mills

In the heart of Roscrea in County Tipperary, one of the oldest towns in Ireland, you will find a magnificent stone motte castle dating from the 1280s. It was used as a barracks from 1798, housing 350 soldiers, and later served as a school, a library and even a sanatorium.

Sharing the castle grounds is Damer House, named for local merchant John Damer, who came into possession of the castle in the eighteenth century. The house is a handsome example of pre-Palladian architecture. It has nine beautiful bay windows. One of the rooms has been furnished in period style.

The grounds also include an impressive garden with a fountain, which makes Roscrea Castle a very pleasant destination for a day out. There is also a restored mill displaying St Crónán’s high cross and pillar stone.

Opening Times

 15 March – 29 September 2024

Open Easter Monday 1 April 2024.

Open Bank Holidays, otherwise Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Daily : 10:00 – 18:00

Last Admission : 17:15

Contact

Castle Street,
Roscrea,
Co. Tipperary
E53 F652

0505 21850

Getting Here

Located in the centre of Roscrea Town (Heritage Town)

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Facilities

  • Brochure
  • Exhibition
  • Guided tours
  • Interpretive exhibit
  • Lift
  • Picnic Area

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