Roche Castle

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About this place

Castle Roche (Irish: Dún Gall) is a Norman castle located some 10 km (7 miles) north-west of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It was the seat of the de Verdun family (also spelt de Verdon), who built the castle in 1236. It is built upon a large rocky outcrop and commands extensive views of the surrounding country. Together with a deep moat, its strong walls rendered it virtually impregnable. A secret passage once connected the castle to a round tower outpost. St. Ronan's Well lies nearby.

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Getting There & Parking

Roche Castle is located in County Louth, roughly 91 km (1h 20m drive) from Belfast and 101 km (1h 30m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Golf 30 (3.3 km away).

Belfast91 km

~1h 20m drive

Dublin101 km

~1h 30m drive