Established by Prince John in 1185 at the mouth of the Colligan River, this polygonal shell keep with corner and gate towers guarded the entrance to Dungarvan town. Burned by the IRA in 1922 during the Civil War, it later served as a Garda station until 1987 before restoration for public visits.
Visiting Dungarvan Castle
Yes — guided tours, exhibition and audio-visual show.
"Established by Prince John in 1185 at the mouth of the Colligan River, this polygonal shell keep with corner and gate towers guarded the entrance to Dungarvan town."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Waterford Castle, 47.04 km away in Ballinakill (The Island), Waterford City — 16th-century stone castle built by the Fitzgerald family (granted the land in the 12th century), later enhanced in the 19th century with Gothic wings; sits on a private 310-acre island reached only by car ferry.
Nearest castle hotel · 47.04 km
Waterford Castle
Ballinakill (The Island), Waterford City, Co. Waterford · 4-star
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