Rathfarnham Castle
- Address
- Rathfarnham Rd Rathfarnham
- Transport
- Website
- Phone
- 01 493 9462
- Price
- adult/concession €2/1
- Hours
- 9.30am-5.30pm May-Oct
Lonely Planet review for Rathfarnham Castle
Less castle and more fortified house, this was originally built by Adam Loftus, the archbishop of Dublin, around 1583 and is most interesting as a restoration in progress. Several of the rooms – including 18th-century interiors by William Chambers – have been returned to their original splendour, while others are clearly struggling under the ravages of time. The guides have an infectious enthusiasm for the project. It’s 6km south of the city centre.








