A restored 17th-century plantation manor house on the shores of Lough Gill, built by Captain Robert Parke in the 1630s on the site of an earlier O'Rourke tower house, using traditional Irish oak in its 20th-century restoration. It is the most fully developed heritage site in Leitrim, with a visitor centre and guided tours.
Visiting Parke's Castle
Yes, OPW/Heritage Ireland managed, guided tours seasonally
"A restored 17th-century plantation manor house on the shores of Lough Gill, built by Captain Robert Parke in the 1630s on the site of an earlier O'Rourke tower house, using traditional Irish oak in its 20th-century restoration."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Markree Castle, 10.35 km away in Collooney — 14th-century fortified outpost of the McDonagh clan, granted to the Cooper family in 1663 and expanded over succeeding centuries; the estate later hosted a major astronomical observatory.
