Dunmore Caves

About this place

Dunmore Cave (from Irish Dún Mór 'great fort') is a limestone solutional cave in Ballyfoyle, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is formed in Lower Carboniferous (Viséan) limestone of the Clogrenan Formation. It is a show cave open to the public, particularly well known for its rich archaeological discoveries and for being the site of a Viking massacre in 928.

Visitor Information

Admission

Paid

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Dunmore Caves is located in County Kilkenny, roughly 119 km (1h 45m drive) from Limerick and 122 km (1h 50m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 134 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Kilmademoge Church Ruin (2.0 km away).