Roscrea Heritage Centre – Roscrea Castle and Damer House
A place of medieval might and eighteenth-century elegance
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The 2023 Opening date is yet to be confirmed, as it is subject to the completion of works on site.
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Roscrea Heritage Centre – Roscrea Castle and Damer House
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.
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Opening Times
2023 Opening date is subject to completion of works on site.
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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