Lough Cutra Castle

About this place

Lough Cutra Castle is a privately owned 19th-century castle located near Gort in south County Galway, Ireland. The castle was designed by English architect John Nash for Colonel Charles Vereker, 2nd Viscount Gort. Construction started in 1811 and was completed in 1817. The castle was later acquired by and a residence of Hugh Gough, 1st Viscount Gough. The castle was purchased by Standish Vereker, 7th Viscount Gort in 1952 and restored by Sir Humphry Wakefield, then husband of Gort's great-niece the Hon. Elizabeth Sidney.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Lough Cutra Castle is located in County Galway, roughly 41 km (35 min drive) from Galway and 222 km (3h 15m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 23 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ardamullivan Castle (2.8 km away).