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Adare Castle

Discover a medieval masterpiece, built for defence

01 June - 29 September 2024

See all opening times

Adare Castle

Discover a medieval masterpiece, built for defence

01 June - 29 September 2024

See all opening times

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Admission

Please contact Adare Heritage Centre at 353(0)61 396666 / info@adareheritagecentre.ie for details.

Getting here

Adare Heritage Centre
Adare
Co. Limerick
V94 DWV7

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Adare Castle

Adare Castle epitomises the medieval fortified castle in Ireland. It is strategically situated on the banks of the River Maigue, from where its lords could control any traffic heading to or from the Shannon Estuary.

The castle was built for strength and security. A formidable square keep forms its core; the keep stands within a walled ward surrounded by a moat.

Adare Castle changed hands several times before becoming a key bastion of the earls of Desmond in the sixteenth century. During the Second Desmond Rebellion, however, it fell to the English after a bloody siege. Cromwellian forces laid waste to the building in 1657, although restorers have since helped to recall its former glory.

Guided tours are now available for anyone who wants to walk in the footsteps of the FitzGeralds and experience their courageous spirit.

Opening Times

01 June – 29 September 2024

09:30- 16:00

Contact

Adare Heritage Centre
Adare
Co. Limerick
V94 DWV7

061 396 666

Getting Here

Adare Castle is situated close to the main road bridge over the River Maigue on the N21 approach to Adare Village from Limerick. (Please note however that visitor access to the castle is only through the Adare Heritage Centre in Adare Village).

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Facilities

  • Café
  • Car park
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilet

Restrictions

  • Dogs on lead

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