Desmond Castle Newcastle West
Contact Details
Address:
The Square,
Newcastle West,
Co. Limerick,
V42 YD76
Telephone No.: +353 69 77408
Email: desmondhall@opw.ie
Email: padraig.oruairc@opw.ie
Opening Hours
2017
27th April - 6th September
Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Average Length of Visit: 1 hour
For out of season arrangements and School tours please contact Pádraig Ó Ruairc - padraig.oruairc@opw.ie
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 1 836 6111
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
