Castle Roscrea Castle
Roscrea Castle
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About this place
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.
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Roscrea Castle is located in County Tipperary, roughly 82 km (1h 10m drive) from Limerick and 143 km (2h 05m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 93 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Roscrea Round Tower (0.2 km away).
Limerick82 km
~1h 10m driveGalway117 km
~1h 45m driveDublin143 km
~2h 05m drive
Nearest car park
93 m from landmark
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