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Rathfarnham Castle

Rathfarnham, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D14 K3T6

Dates & Times

Saturday 18 October

11:00AM and 3:00PM

Sunday 19 October

11:00AM and 3:00PM

Tours last 1 hour

Tour type
  • Building Tour
Visit this Elizabethan period fortified house commissioned in 1583 by Archbishop-Chancellor of Ireland, Adam Loftus (d. 1605) as his private residence. The design was radically modern for the time, and the building combined defensive features such as the four angled corner towers and a series of gun loops with the comfort and status demanded by the owner.
Extensive re-modelling and redecoration took place in the 18th century under a series of later owners. Most notable are the works commissioned by Henry Loftus (d. 1783) of the renowned architects Sir William Chambers and James ‘Athenian’ Stuart.
This tour takes you through a series of finely decorated 18th century rooms including the grand and austere Entrance Hall, the splendid 18th century Ballroom, and the ornate Gilt Room and Four Seasons Room. Several rooms display a collection of fine period furniture. There is also a collection of original paintings including landscapes and portraits hung throughout the building.
This building is owned by the State through the Office of Public Works (OPW).

Location: Rathfarnham Castle, D14 K3T6

Pre-Book Only. In addition to the scheduled guided tours, the castle will be offering free admission to all visitors 

Accessibility Information

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible Toilets


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