Although Ballaghmore is a private castle, you can spot it from the road looking south.

The castle is thought to date back to the late fifteenth century as a residence of the Fitzpatricks of Ossory. The castle was dimantled in 1647 after Cromwellian forces dismantled it during the occupation in Ireland. It was then restored in the 19th century with an impressive set of battlements! At five storeys high it is an impressive site.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Ballaghmore Castle

riders

1. Castletown, Roscrea and Birr loop from Tullamore

122km

05:03

550m

This difficult 76.0 miles (122.3 km) road cycling loop from Tullamore explores Offaly's historic castles and scenic landscapes.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

riders

2. Rosscrea to Borris-in-Ossory loop

33.5km

01:31

190m

Cycle the easy Rosscrea to Borris-in-Ossory loop, a 20.8-mile road cycling route with 627 feet of elevation gain, taking about 1 hour 30 min

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

riders

3. Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb loop from Roscrea

89.4km

04:05

950m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Elevation 120 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 12 March

11°C

2°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Laois, Ireland

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Kinnitty Castle

Moss-Covered Ancient Trees in Kinnitty Forest

Arderin

Roscrea Round Tower

Glenbarrow Waterfall and Loop Walks

The Great Telescope (Leviathan of Parsonstown)

Delour River at Baunreagh

Glenbarrow Homestead Ruins

Mount St. Joseph Abbey

Silver River Wooden Bridge

Savanna Woods Trail

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment

Ballaghmore Castle

1. Castletown, Roscrea and Birr loop from Tullamore

2. Rosscrea to Borris-in-Ossory loop

3. Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb loop from Roscrea

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️