Tours of Castlegarde Castle, Co. Limerick

Built in the 1190s by Donal Mor O’Brien, King of Thomond, with the help of Aoifa, wife of Strongbow, Castlegarde is Ireland's oldest continually inhabited castle. It was given a beautiful gothic-style three-story extension designed by the famous Pain brothers in the 1800s. Castlegarde also it has its own well, moat and bawn wall as well as a resident ghost, the Lady in Silk!

The owner David will be your tour guide and will cover over 800 years of history. Each tour takes 90 minutes. Castlegarde is a proud member of Historic Houses of Ireland.

ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL - no casual callers please.

Admission: 50 euro per 90-minute tour: this covers up to 5 people and is a contribution to the Restoration Fund.

Each additional person, add 10 euro.

All tours must be booked in advance by email or phone.