The Great Escape Tour at Dublin Castle
20 August, 2pm - 2:45pm
- Entrance Hall of the State Apartments at Dublin Castle
- The State Apartments, Dublin Castle, Castle Street.
- D02 XN27
- Co. Dublin – Dublin City
The Education Team at Dublin Castle is delighted to offer a series of workshops and tours as part of National Heritage Week 2025.
Join Tour Guide Pat (OPW) on a tour that explores the escape of Red Hugh O'Donnell from the Record Tower in 1592!
The Record Tower dominates the southwest corner of the Lower Castle Yard, and is one of the most important structures of medieval Dublin to remain today. Dating from the 13th century, the Record Tower has had a variety of names to suit its varying purposes in history.
The tour will focus on the month of January in 1592, when Red Hugh O'Donnell (aka the Donegal Prince) made his impressive escape from the Tower after a period of imprisonment.
This tour is free of charge but booking is required as places are limited. Bookings are by email only. Please note that this is an outdoor tour, so please bring along suitable clothing in the case of rain.
🔷Time : 2 pm - 2.45 pm
🔷Date : Wednesday, 20th August, 2025.
🔷Email : dublincastleeducation@opw.ie
🔷Meeting point : The Entrance Hall of the State Apartments
🔷FREE