Glenquin Castle, Tower house in Killeedy, Ireland
The limestone tower house rises six stories high with crenellated walls and features two barrel vaulted rooms within its defensive structure.
Built in 1462 by the O'Hallinans, the castle changed ownership multiple times during the Desmond Rebellions before its partial demolition by Walter Raleigh.
Three hundred Irish Volunteers gathered at Glenquin Castle during the 1916 Easter Rising, marking its connection to Ireland's independence movement.
Located 2.4 kilometers west of Killeedy along the R515 road, the castle opens to visitors during summer months under Office of Public Works management.
The top floor contains preserved remains of archer stilts, demonstrating medieval defensive engineering techniques used in Irish fortifications.
Location: Killeedy
GPS coordinates: 52.38393,-9.10675
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:56
Glin Castle
24.3 km
Curraghchase Forest Park
26.8 km
Croom Castle
30.1 km
Listowel Castle
26.6 km
Tarbert House
28.1 km
Crag Cave
27.6 km
Springfield Castle
10.9 km
Desmond Castle
8 km
Adare Friary
29.9 km
Kilbolane Castle
18.1 km
Askeaton Abbey Friary
26 km
Ardagh Fort
12.5 km
Liscarroll Castle
24.8 km
Tullylease Church
13.6 km
Trinitarian Abbey
29.5 km
Killeen Cowpark Church
28.8 km
Dysert Aenghusa
28.9 km
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
25.3 km
Kanturk Castle
28.1 km
Cross-Slab von Tullylease
13.8 km
Tarbert Island lighthouse
29 km
Askeaton Castle
25.7 km
Listowel Bridge
26.1 km
Adare Franciscan Friary
30.4 km
St John's Arts Centre
26.6 km
Inishmurry Pier
29.9 km
Curragh Chase
27.9 km
Smith O'Brien Mausoleum
13.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes