Fanning's Castle
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About this place
Fanning's Castle (Irish: Caisleán Uí Fhionáin), also called Whitamore's Castle, is the remains of a tower house and National Monument located in Limerick, Ireland.
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Fanning's Castle is located in County Limerick, roughly 1 km (5 min drive) from Limerick and 224 km (3h 20m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 66 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Bourke House (0.1 km away).
Limerick1 km
~5 min driveGalway94 km
~1h 25m driveDublin224 km
~3h 20m drive
Nearest car park
66 m from landmark
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