Originally a Norman fortification held by the Cusack family from 1172 and later the Plunketts (Earls of Fingall) until 1951, it was remodelled in the 19th century into a grand Gothic Revival mansion by architect George Papworth. It suffered a serious fire in 1981 but has since been restored and now anchors a golf resort estate.
Visiting Killeen Castle
Exterior/grounds via golf resort, castle privately restored
"Originally a Norman fortification held by the Cusack family from 1172 and later the Plunketts (Earls of Fingall) until 1951, it was remodelled in the 19th century into a grand Gothic Revival mansion by architect George Papworth."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Barberstown Castle, 22.63 km away in Straffan — Built in 1288 by Nicholas Barby, one of Ireland's oldest continuously habited castles, later extended with Elizabethan and Victorian wings; owned by Eric Clapton from 1979-1987.
Nearest castle hotel · 22.63 km
Barberstown Castle
Straffan, Co. Kildare · 4-star
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