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The Top 20 Castles in Tipperary

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 Tipperary. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Rock of Cashel

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The terms "Cashel", "Cahir" and "Dun" all refer to a castle complex in Irish. However, the so-called Rock of Cashel in the town of Cashel is not just any random …

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Kearney's Castle

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One of the fortified houses built in Ireland around the 1500s to ensure residents' safety.

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Cahir

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The typical Irish town of Cahir is captivating and beautiful. Make sure to check out the famous Cahir Castle whilst you're here.

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Ormond Castle and Old Bridge, Carrick-on-Suir

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Both Sean Kelly and Sam Bennett hail from Carrick-on-Suir, so surely the place to visit on your tours of Tipperary. It is surrounded by rich pastures and overlooked by Ormonde …

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Nenagh Castle

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This impressive 13th-century limestone castle, and Nenagh's oldest building, was once the home to the Butler family. The castle is open to the public to explore, including the 101 steps that will take you to the top of the tower!

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Court Castle

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A pedal along the river brings you perfect historical views. Court Castle, Edmond's Castle and the Holy Trinity Church of Ireland are all in close proximity so the waterside picnic …

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Dromineer Castle Ruins

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Dromineer (Irish Drom Inbhir) is a small village with 94 inhabitants (as of 2022[1]) in the north of County Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland. It is located on the …

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Ardfinnan Castle

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Ardfinnan Castle is situated on a rocky slope overlooking the River Suir Valley. It has fantastic views north weat to the Galtee Mountains and south to the Knockmealdown Mountains. Although …

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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 …

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Burncourt Castle (Ruin)

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Previously known as Clogheen, it was deliberately destroyed by fire in 1650 to prevent it being occupied by Cromwell's forces. With the impressive stronghold being only finished in construction in …

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The Top 20 Castles in Tipperary

Rock of Cashel

Kearney's Castle

Cahir

Ormond Castle and Old Bridge, Carrick-on-Suir

Nenagh Castle

Court Castle

Dromineer Castle Ruins

Ardfinnan Castle

Rosscrea

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