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Dublin · 16th–18th centuries

Rathfarnham Castle

A fortified Elizabethan house later reshaped as a grand Georgian residence, set within parkland in south Dublin.

Rathfarnham Castle

Why visit

Step inside the story.

A fortified Elizabethan house later reshaped as a grand Georgian residence, set within parkland in south Dublin.

Allow time for the setting as well as the buildings. Access to towers, interiors and upper floors can involve steps or restricted spaces, while opening days and guided-tour arrangements may change seasonally.

Highlights

  • Elizabethan exterior
  • Decorative Georgian interiors
  • Rathfarnham village and parkland

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