Castle Desmond Castle
Desmond Castle
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About this place
Desmond Hall and Castle, also called Desmond Castle and Banqueting Hall or Newcastle West Medieval Complex and Desmond Hall, are a set of medieval buildings and National Monuments located in Newcastle West, Ireland. For over 200 years, it belonged to the Fitzgerald family, Earls of Desmond.
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Visitor Information
- Admission
- Free
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
- Access
- Customers only
Getting There & Parking
Desmond Castle is located in County Limerick, roughly 48 km (40 min drive) from Limerick and 272 km (4h) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 81 m away (Paid). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ella the Buttermaker (0.1 km away).
Limerick48 km
~40 min driveKillarney68 km
~1h driveDublin272 km
~4h drive
Nearest car park
Paid
81 m from landmark
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