Swords Castle

About this place

Swords Castle is an early medieval castle located in Swords, County Dublin. Originally built for the Archbishops of Dublin in the early 13th century near the Ward River, some of the castle estate had fallen into disrepair by the 14th and 15th centuries. At least partially occupied through the 16th and 17th centuries, the castle was used as a place of rendezvous by Anglo-Irish Catholic families during the 1641 Rebellion. The site was afforded protection as a national monument and placed under the guardianship of the Office of Public Works in the early 20th century. As of the late 20th and early 21st century, the site was subject to a program of "long-term phased restoration", and is partially opened for tours. The site is listed on Fingal County Council's Record of Protected Structures.

Visitor Information

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Accessible

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Swords Castle is located in County Dublin, roughly 16 km (15 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 207 m away (Paid). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Swords Round Tower (0.4 km away).