- Brackloon Castle - Enjoy the convivial atmosphere of Brackloon Castle, one of Ireland’s smallest surviving medieval castles still in use as a family home. Rarely open to the public, experience the relaxed Irish hospitality of the family who live here on an unhurried private visit. We will take you through five floors and five hundred years of history in one building. Join us at the kitchen table and hear the story of the castle’s turbulent past and it’s restoration. As you ascend the narrow spiral stairs discover original defensive features such as the murder hole, gunloops and bartizans. Relax in comfort around the open fireplace in the upper room and enjoy tea and refreshments with your host as you learn about the O’Maddens who built the castle and ruled the surrounding district for hundreds of years. Experience life as lived today in an authentic medieval Irish castle and the features that make this such an unexpectedly cosy and inviting family home.
- Snacks included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Tea and coffee provided
Experience a private tour of Brackloon Castle, one of the smallest medieval castles in Ireland, which continues to serve as a family residence. Immerse yourself in the laid-back, Irish hospitality of the family who reside there during a leisurely, exclusive tour. We’ll guide you across five levels, traversing half a millennium of history contained within one structure. Engage with us around the kitchen table, where we share tales of the castle’s tumultuous history and rejuvenation. As you climb the slim, winding staircase, you’ll encounter historical defense mechanisms such as gunloops, bartizans, and a murder hole. Relax in the cozy room upstairs while you enjoy tea, snacks, and congenial conversation with your host about the O’Maddens, the family who erected the castle and governed the surrounding region for centuries. Discover what daily life is like in a genuine medieval castle in Ireland, and what aspects make it an unexpectedly homely and welcoming abode.
- Comfortable, flat non-slip footwear is needed.
- Not recommended for young children or travelers with mobility challenges
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.