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Willem VS
May 10, 2026
Cycling
Dromore Castle was built in the 1830s for the Mahony family, in a pronounced Neo-Gothic style that was becoming popular in Ireland among landowners wishing to display their status. The castle stands on a wooded ridge above the Kenmare River, forming a striking silhouette in the landscape. Although the interior is dilapidated, the exterior remains impressive and photogenic. It is located on a quiet loop road off the N70, ideal as a short scenic detour.
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Willem VS
May 10, 2026
Cycling
The Gate Lodge of Dromore Castle was built in 1849 to designs by Sir Thomas Deane, one of the most important Irish architects of the 19th century. The lodge is executed in a pronounced neo-Gothic style, with pointed gables, narrow window openings, and an asymmetrical composition that perfectly matches the romantic landscape architecture of the estate. As an entrance gate to the larger Dromore estate, it forms an atmospheric, photogenic point along the road, where the architecture and the wooded setting come together beautifully.
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Edvard
July 6, 2019
Hiking
Unique Gate Lodge designed by Sir. Thomas Deane, and built in 1849.
Built In gothic revival style, the lodge has a chimney at one end, and a hexagonal turret at the other.
The lodge serves as an entrance to the beautiful and historical Dromore Castle, (former home to Ireland's only Wimbledon champion, Harold Sigerson O'Mahony.)
Coillte (Forestry Board) also enjoys access for all its activities.
Also access point for the newer mock-gothic castle constructed around the ruins of a folly (c. 1997) .
Also access for the Kerry Way Walkway (on the wild atlantic way) with beautiful woodland walks.
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Built In gothic revival style, the lodge has a chimney at one end, and a hexagonal turret at the other.
The lodge serves as an entrance to the beautiful and historical Dromore Castle, (former home to Ireland's only Wimbledon champion, Harold Sigerson O'Mahony.)
Coillte (Forestry Board) also enjoys access for all its activities.
Also access point for the newer mock-gothic castle constructed around the ruins of a folly (c. 1997) .
Also access for the Kerry Way Walkway (on the wild atlantic way) with beautiful woodland walks.
buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=KE®no=21309205
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