Burnchurch Castle

About this place

Burnchurch Castle is a well-preserved 15th century Norman tower house with a round gate tower, located in the parish of Burnchurch, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Burnchurch Castle and tower, along with the nearby Church of Ireland church and lime trees, became a National Monument in 1993. The tower house is said to have been built and owned by the Fitzgeralds of the house of Desmond in the 15th or 16th century. It continued to be occupied until 1817. It is 6.5 km (4.0 mi) south west of Kilkenny, off the Clonmel Road, 6 km from Ballybur near Cuffesgrange, outside the town of Callan, near to Kells Priory. It is located in Burnchurch parish and was in the barony of Shillelogher.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Access

No public access

Getting There & Parking

Burnchurch Castle is located in County Kilkenny, roughly 116 km (1h 40m drive) from Limerick and 142 km (2h 05m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 137 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Burnchurch Church (0.0 km away).