The Top 20 Castles in Leinster
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20
beautiful castles to choose from in Leinster. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Leinster. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
In the garden of the Dublin Castle, the 'Dubh Linn Gardens', you can wonderfully escape the noise of the city on a large meadow, which is criss-crossed by meandering paths. From the garden, the Chester Beatty Library is also accessible.
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Good things come to those who wait: Kilkenny Castle took 800 years to build and the result is truly magnificent. The first stone for the fortified castle was laid in …
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A visit to the castle and the park is definitely worth it. The rooms of the castle are furnished in their original condition. One has the impression that the lords …
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Wikipedia (Carlingford, County Louth, 2023-12-18):
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Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust (Discover Carlingford & The Cooley Peninsula, 2023-12-18):
carlingford.ie
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Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust (Discover Carlingford & The Cooley Peninsula, 2023-12-18):
carlingford.ie
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Trim Castle is located in County Meath's picturesque Boyne Valley. It dates back to the 12th century and is the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. That alone is impressive. In …
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So, let me tell you about the Powder Tower Viking & Norman Defences at Dublin Castle. This tower dates back to the 13th century and was used to store gunpowder, …
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Great buildings, in which many small shops have moved in and offer their goods.
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Viewed today, it still retains elements of the 1210 castle along with various additions and alterations made in response to advances in warfare.
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Carlingford Castle sits behind Slieve Foye and dominates the towns skyline overlooking the harbour. It is thought the castle was built around 1190 by the Norman baron Hugh de Lacy. …
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From here you can enjoy views across the River Boyne of the once mighty Dunmoe Castle. The castle is four storeys and dates back to the 15th-century when it was home to the D'Arcy family.
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