Drimnagh Castle
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About this place
Drimnagh Castle (Irish: Caisleán Dhroimeanaigh) is a Norman castle located in Drimnagh, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is the only remaining castle in Ireland with a flooded moat around it; this moat is fed by a tributary of a local river, the Camac. Drimnagh Castle Secondary School is located next to the castle.
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Getting There & Parking
Drimnagh Castle is located in County Dublin, roughly 7 km (5 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 37 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Richmond Barracks (1.9 km away).
Dublin7 km
~5 min driveBelfast184 km
~2h 40m drive
Nearest car park
37 m from landmark
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