Rathfarnham Castle
| County: | Co. Dublin |
| Tel: | 00353 1 4939462 |
| Fax: | 00353 1 4951101 |
| Email: | rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie |
The date of the foundation of the castle is uncertain, but research would suggest 1583 as the most likely date. Rathfarnham Castle is a 16th Century Castle built as a comfortable and defensible residence for Adam Loftus, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, Archbishop of Dublin and founder of Trinity College.
The Castle was remodelled in the late 18th Century, and has fine interiors by the renowned architects Sir William Chambers and James "Athenian" Stuart. The Castle is presented as a Castle undergoing conservation and visitors can see glimpses of layers of the Castle's earlier existence. The Castle is surrounded by Parklands managed by South Dublin County Council.
General Information
| Address: | Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 |
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| Telephone; | 00353 1 4939462 |
| Fax: | 00353 1 4951101 |
| Email: | rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie |
| Website: | www.heritageireland.ie |
| Location: | Rathfarnham Bypass between Rathfarnham Road and Grange Road |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Summer: 9.30 - 17.30 daily incl Bhols Winter: Wed to Sun & Bhols 10.30 - 17.00 |
| Tours: | Max. Number: 25. Duration: 50 mins. Langauges: English. Larger groups accommodated in split tours. |
| Booking Contact: | Melissa Brennan |
| Manager: | Catherine O'Connor |
| Average Visit Length: | 60 minutes |
| Entrance Fees: | Free Admission |
| Restaurant: | The Stuart and Chambers tea-rooms are open all year round daily 9.30am to 5pm. |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes in Tearooms |
Education
Rathfarnham Castle regularly hosts exhibitions in the recently restored Long Gallery as well as concerts, plays, lectures, workshops and activities for children. Worksheets are available for children and the education pack is best suited for children aged 8 to 12.
Conference & Incentive
Groups of 10 or more should pre-book. Well suited to special interest groups including local history, art history, architecture, Georgian architecture and design. Please note there is no conference facilities at Rathfarnham Castle.
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