Tiobraid Árann · Munster · 126 places
County Tipperary (Tiobraid Árann) in Munster features 126 mapped castles, led by Loughmoe Court, Shanbally Castle, and Castle Otway. Across these 126 listings, 38 feature verified photography and 53 include mapped nearby public parking. Medieval fortresses, Norman keeps, and tower houses.
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Loughmoe Castle (Irish: Caisláin Luach Magh, also spelt Loughmore Castle) is a ruined castle in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is by Loughmore village, 5 km south of Templemore. The castle was the ancestral home of the Purcell family, the Barons of Loughmoe.
Shanbally Castle was located near Clogheen, County Tipperary and built for Cornelius O'Callaghan, 1st Viscount Lismore in around 1810. It was the largest house built in Ireland by the noted English architect John Nash. The castle was acquired by the Irish Land Commission in 1954. On 21 March 1960 the castle, after much controversy, was demolished.
Castle Otway is a former 18th-century country house which stood on a hill on the outskirts of Templederry, near Nenagh in County Tipperary, Ireland. The house was built in stone up against the ruins of Cloghane Castle in two storeys with a 7-bay frontage, of which the middle three were pedimented. In the 19th century a tower house was attached at the rear based on the ruins of the castle keep. The house was burnt down in 1922 during the Civil War, probably by anti-Treaty Republicans. It now stands as a derelict ruin with the gardens and estate land used for farming.
The Rock of Cashel (Irish: Carraig Phádraig [ˈkaɾˠəɟ ˈfˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]), also known as Cashel of the Kings and St. Patrick's Rock, is a historical site located dramatically above a plain at Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland.
Ardfinnan Castle, is a castle built in 1185 with its sister Lismore Castle, by the river crossing at Ardfinnan (Ard Fhíonáin in Irish) in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is situated on the River Suir, four miles south of Cahir and seven miles west of Clonmel. One of the earliest Norman castles in Ireland, Ardfinnan and Lismore represent the oldest castles built by the Norman Crown in Ireland. The castle and grounds are a private residence and not open for public viewing. The Anglo-Norman castle is positioned on a large rocky incline above a ford in the river, looking out over the Suir valley with the Knockmealdown Mountains to the south, and the Galtee Mountains to the northwest. The castle is a parallelogram in shape with a fortified entrance gateway, keep and circular 13th century preceptory at its eastern corners, while to the west are ruins of two towers and a great hall. The full extent of its structure is hidden by the trees of the Castle Wood. The castle is bound at the riverbank, bridge and road by its old watermill.
Cahir Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Cathrach), one of the largest castles in Ireland, is sited on an island in the river Suir. It was built from 1142 by Conchobar Ua Briain, King of Thomond. Now situated in Cahir town centre, County Tipperary, the castle is well preserved and has guided tour and audiovisual shows in multiple languages.
Kilcash Castle is a ruined castle off the N24 road just west of Ballydine outside the village of Kilcash in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is in the care of the Irish State. The Butler dynasty has important links to the area.
Moorstown Castle is a late 15th-century stone structure consisting of an enclosed circular keep near Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland.
Roscrea Castle is a 13th-century motte-and-bailey castle in the town of Roscrea, Ireland. The castle consists of a walled courtyard, gate block, and angled towers. Along with 18th century Damer House and gardens, the castle forms part of Roscrea Heritage Centre.
Ballynahow Castle is a tower house and a National Monument in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Knockgraffon Castle is a historic castle situated in County Tipperary. The site features early defensive ruins and earthworks.
Grallagh Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Lackeen Castle, a tower house within a bawn built in the 12th century as a Kennedy stronghold (rebuilt in the 16th century). The castle is a national monument in state ownership and is located in the townland of Abbeville near to Lorrha in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is occasionally open to the public. Close by, stands Lackeen House dating from around 1730.
Nenagh Castle is a historic castle situated in County Tipperary. It functions as a key historical landmark for the area.
Terryglass Castle, also called the Old Court, is a fortified house and a National Monument in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Ballindoney Castle is a historic castle situated in County Tipperary. It is one of the historic structures found in the region.
Burncourt Castle is a fortified house and a National Monument in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Castle Fogarty is a historic castle located in County Tipperary. It is a notable historic structure in the area.
Farranrory Castle is a historic castle located in County Tipperary. Visitors can view this historical architectural structure in the county.
▶ VideoAghnameadle Castle is a historic castle located in Tipperary. It stands as a historical fortification site in the area.
Ballagh Castle is a historic castle located in County Tipperary. It stands as a historic feature within the county.