Built in 1625 by Sir Laurence Esmonde on the site of an earlier Norman fort in the village of Clonegal, Huntington Castle has been the seat of the Durdin-Robertson family since the 18th century. It is known for its atmospheric yew walk, historic gardens, and links to modern goddess-worship practices founded on-site in the 1970s.
Visiting Huntington Castle (Clonegal Castle)
Yes, guided tours June-September, gardens seasonal
"Built in 1625 by Sir Laurence Esmonde on the site of an earlier Norman fort in the village of Clonegal, Huntington Castle has been the seat of the Durdin-Robertson family since the 18th century."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Huntington Castle, 9.38 km away in Clonegal — Built in 1625 as a garrison in the riverside village of Clonegal, long home to the Durdin-Robertson family.
