Desmond Castle Adare

Castle · Limerick ·

Desmond Castle Adare

Castle · Limerick ·

Guided tours reveal 1000 years of history with knowledgeable guides.

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Ashgrove, Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland Get directions

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"This romantic, gothic-style castle in Ireland dates back to the 12th century. It has been restored over the years and guests can even get married here. Located two and a half hours southwest of Dublin, this castle is ideal for disconnecting and fully immersing yourself in history. Cozy up by the fireplace during the colder months or enjoy warm summer sun on the outdoor patio." - Alex Erdekian, Jessica Sulima

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Desmond Castle Adare

John H.

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It's ONLY visitable by paid booking minibus about 4 times a day via the Heritage centre or online. Free if English Heritage members and small discount for senior's. But..... absolutely cracking tour with Mark. ... Spoke about 1000 years of history off the cuff for 45 mins... PS not suitable if any mobility issues.

oksana O.

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To get there you have to book tickets through heritage centre and you will be driven by shuttle from heritage centre. It was fantastic opportunity to get to the castle with guide who opened the main big castle gate door. It was a small group and it was great to hear all the stories from knowledgeable guide. My favourite story about man who was jailed 17 years there and nobody knew about it. He survived by eating rats all his 17 years. We had a chance to walk around and going to the underground too.

Len K.

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Beautiful castle. The guided tour (see Heritage Center) is the only way to enter the castle, and it makes the experience very private: we were there with only 15 people. Furthermore, our guide Maria was knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions. Tour is paced nicely and takes about 80 minutes to get to and back from the castle. Highly recommended.

Jennifer R.

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Great guided tour (go to the heritage center to book tour—can’t go into the castle otherwise). We stopped in Adare and saw that there were castle tours available so decided to book a tour. My family of four and one other couple were the only ones on the tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable. Very enjoyable unplanned visit. We visited in June of 2022.

Nikki S.

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The tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job of taking us through the castle. I was very surprised the number of rooms we were able to go to

P T

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Must book the tour at the heritage centre. A bus brings you and drops you back after tour. Our guide John was very experienced and described every part and it usage of the castle. An added surprise was been given a key to unlock and push the huge entrance door open. I highly recommend the tour you will not be disappointed.

Laura H.

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Maria was a brilliant tour guide - very informative with lots of local stories. Easy to book tickets at the Heritage Centre. Would highly recommend!

Michelle A.

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The tour begins at the Adare Heritage Center, where you take a short bus ride to the castle. Our tour guide Maria was a delight. It was clear she loves the history and has a gift with storytelling. The grounds were clean even though restoration was taking place. It was easy to move through the castle making it a great tour for most mobilities. Would highly recommend!

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Desmond Castle Adare

John H.

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oksana O.

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Len K.

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Jennifer R.

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Nikki S.

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The tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job of taking us through the castle. I was very surprised the number of rooms we were able to go to

P T

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Laura H.

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Maria was a brilliant tour guide - very informative with lots of local stories. Easy to book tickets at the Heritage Centre. Would highly recommend!

Michelle A.

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