Lismore Castle

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About this place

Lismore Castle (Irish: Caisleán an Leasa Mhóir) is a castle located in the town of Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland. It belonged to the Earls of Desmond, the Earls of Cork, and then to the Cavendish family from 1753. It is currently the Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire. The first castle on the site was built in 1185, and replaced, twice, in the 16th century. It was largely rebuilt in the Gothic style during the mid-nineteenth century for the 6th Duke of Devonshire.

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Getting There & Parking

Lismore Castle is located in County Waterford, roughly 59 km (50 min drive) from Cork and 224 km (3h 20m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 161 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ambrose Power Memorial (0.4 km away).

Cork59 km

~50 min drive

Limerick96 km

~1h 25m drive

Dublin224 km

~3h 20m drive

Nearest car park Free

161 m from landmark

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