Doe Castle

About this place

Doe Castle, or Caisleán na dTuath, near Creeslough, County Donegal, was the historical stronghold of Clan tSuibhne (Clan McSweeney), with architectural parallels to the Scottish tower house. Built in the early 15th century, it is one of the better fortalices in the north-west of Ireland. The castle sits on a small peninsula, surrounded on three sides by water, with a moat cut into the rock of the landward side. The structure consists mainly of high outer walls around an interior bawn with a four-storey tower-house or keep.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Doe Castle is located in County Donegal, roughly 176 km (2h 35m drive) from Belfast and 287 km (4h 15m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 110 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Duntally Wood Nature Reserve (2.9 km away).