Desmond Hall
Contact Details
Address: The Square, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.
Telephone No.: +353 69 77408
Fax No. None
Email: desmondhall@opw.ie
Opening Hours
30th May - 4th September , Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Average Length of Visit: 1 hour
Admission Fees
Free
Facilities
Toilets (including toilet for disabled people), exhibition, parking close to site.
Restaurant/Tearooms: None
West Limerick preserves many of Ireland's surviving spacious medieval halls. The Desmond Banqueting Hall is an imposing two-storey structure and was used by the Earls of Desmond for banqueting and entertainment. The Hall, vaulted lower chamber and adjoining tower were all constructed during the 15th century (the hall and chamber were built on the remains of a 13th century structure of similar size). Its restored medieval features include and oak musicians' gallery and a limestone hooded fireplace.
Location: Centre of Newcastle West
Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 1 8366111
Guided Tours: Admission by guided tour only
Maximum number: 15
Duration: 40 minutes
Leaflet/Guide book: English
Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above
Photography / Video allowed: No photography allowed in building
Additional Information: Partial access for people with disabilities
