Rathfarnham Castle
Contact Details
Address: Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Telephone No: +353 1 493 9462
Email: rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie
Opening Hours
27th May - 29th September. Daily 9.30 - 17.30
Last admission 16.30.
Please note opening times may be subject to change. Phone number above for details.
Average Length of Visit: 1hour
Admission Fees
Free
Facilities
Toilets, toilet for visitors with disabilities, car/coach park
Restaurant/Tearooms:
Tearooms open all year round
Access for visitors with disabilities
Winter opening hours: 10.00 - 16.00 daily
Seating capacity: 50
Telephone: + 353 1 493 9461
The date of the foundation of the castle is uncertain, but research would suggest 1583 as the most likely date. The castle was built by Adam Loftus, an ambitious Yorkshire clergyman, who came to Ireland as chaplain to the Lord Deputy and quickly rose to become Archbishop of Dublin, Lord Chancellor of Ireland and was closely involved in the establishment of Trinity College. The castle has a very colourful and interesting history and visitors can view fine 18th century interiors by Sir William Chambers and James 'Athenian' Stuart. The castle is presented as a castle undergoing conservation and visitors can see tantalizing glimpses of layers of the castle's earlier existence uncovered during research.
Location: Rathfarnham By-pass, between Rathfarnham Road and Grange Road (near Rathfarnham Village)
Bus Routes: 16/16A from City Centre, 17 (Blackrock - Rialto), 75 (Dun Laoghaire - Tallaght)
Guided Tours:
Maximum No: 20
Duration: 1 hour
Groups of 10 or more must pre-book
Leaflet/Guide Book: Leaflet in English
Seasonal Events: Occasional exhibitions and concerts
Photography/Video allowed: Yes, but permission required for commercial purposes
Additional Information: Restricted access for visitors with disabilities
