The Top 5 Castles around Thurles
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 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Thurles. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Thurles. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Rosscrea
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Rosscrea is an interesting town with some historic monuments worth taking a look at.
The Rosscrea round tower, once part of a larger ecclesiastical site dating back to the 7th …
The Rosscrea round tower, once part of a larger ecclesiastical site dating back to the 7th …
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Farney Castle
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Built in the late 15th century, the present Farney Castle replaced a much earlier 12th century building. Unlike so many castles in Ireland, It is still inhabitable. In fact it …
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Brittas Castle
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This castle was built by Major Henry Langley in 1830 to a design by William Vitruvius Morrison. The aim was for it to resemble a medieval castle. Work on the …
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Loughmoe Castle
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Loughmoe Castle is on private land but if you ask the farmer nicely he will let you cross his field to have a look around. It was the home of …
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Rahelty Castle
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Looking to the north you will see Rahelty Castle, a four storyed round-cornered tower in 1640. The castle stands proud amongst the green pastureland providing a stunning sight.
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