Parke's Castle

About this place

Parke's Castle is a 17th-century Manor house. It was originally known as Newtowne and is situated on the shore of Lough Gill, County Leitrim, Ireland. Parke's Castle was built on the site of an earlier 16th century O'Rourke (Uí Ruairc) tower house. The Gaelic tower house and bawn had been confiscated by The English Crown, following the execution of its last owner, Brian O'Rourke. Subsequently, the site was leased and renovated by Captain Robert Parke in the 1630s. Parke had been granted some of the former O'Rourke lands as part of the Plantations.

Visitor Information

Admission

Paid

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Parke's Castle is located in County Leitrim, roughly 154 km (2h 15m drive) from Galway and 218 km (3h 10m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1023 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Fawnlion Hillfort (2.3 km away).