Heritage site · County Tipperary

Roscrea Castle and Damer House

CastleTownparks (Roscrea Par.)

The stone castle consists of a gate tower, curtain walls and two corner towers dating from the 1280s. The castle rooms are furnished and some house exhibitions. Built in the early 18th century in the Queen Anne style, Damer House is an example of pre-Palladian architecture. One of the rooms is furnished in period style. Within the complex, there is a restored mill displaying original St. Cronan's high cross and pillar stone. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.

Opening times and access: heritageireland.ie. The official record: Historic Environment Viewer.

Outdoors in County Tipperary this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°Medium rain showersGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.