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Rock of Dunamase

413 Reviews

#1 of 20 things to do in Portlaoise

Nature & Parks, Geologic Formations

| Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Ireland

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“It's Ireland...not Hollywood!”

While this does not look the way it is portrayed in the movie Leap Year, it is still worth the... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Mark P

via mobile

“Beautiful”

I would highly recommend visiting the Rock of Dunamase. The views are stunning and offer some... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Emma H

via mobile

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4.5 413 reviews

Excellent68%
Very good27%
Average5%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“amazing views”(21 reviews)

“castle ruins”(20 reviews)

“ruined castle”(14 reviews)

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| Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Ireland

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Mark P

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

It's Ireland...not Hollywood!

While this does not look the way it is portrayed in the movie Leap Year, it is still worth the trip. The view of the surrounding countryside is spectacular on all sides. The ruins are enough intact to enable the visitor to envision the grandeur...More

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Emma H

104

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful

I would highly recommend visiting the Rock of Dunamase. The views are stunning and offer some fantastic photo opportunities.

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Dale M

Quincy, Massachusetts

322100

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A stunning piece of history

I visited here not really knowing what to expect from the ruins and the view. It was simply stunning. Amazing to think way back when they were able to construct such a building up on this grand hill. The view from the top is beautiful....More

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Donna D

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3811

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Wonderful ruin, great scenery

Amazing ruin only minutes from the M7. Quiet with truly inspiring views of the countryside. Looks kind of squashed from the opening gate area, but is way more impressive once you get up the hill. Not a difficult climb at all, a bit steep here...More

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Caroline W

Reviewed 13 September 2018 via mobile

Beautiful and most interesting and historic

An amazing historic site- loved in that it has not be over commercialised. Stunning. Perhaps more information could be provided so do your research before you visit. Wonderful views of surrounding countryside.

1 Thank Caroline W

Niamh G

411

Reviewed 12 September 2018

Fantastic views

Amazing views and gave us more tourist locations to visit. Would definitely recommend visiting if you're in the area.

1 Thank Niamh G

Jenny J

156

Reviewed 11 September 2018 via mobile

Good spot.

Good castle ruins to visit. Great views. Easy to use imagination to see how it once might have been. Easy uphill path from car park. Go early.

1 Thank Jenny J

delaneyemma1

Perth, Australia

Reviewed 1 September 2018

Beautiful!

Great to see a place like this not commercialized with shops and massive parking out front. I was on a private tour from Dublin and im glad we took a small detour tto see the castle.

1 Thank delaneyemma1

julienkavanagh

New York City, New York

Reviewed 29 August 2018

Beautiful views!

Great place to stop for a walk if you're traveling along the Dublin - Limerick motorway as its only few minutes away.

1 Thank julienkavanagh

KarenSouthAustralia

Adelaide

1413

Reviewed 27 August 2018

fascinating place to visit.

Very interesting history to this site and in a beautiful location. Not swarming with people and parking is free !! definitely worth a visit. W

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Jalene K

For someone using a rental car, is the parking area seem safe enough? What if you have luggage in the car?

8 May 2018|

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Hi jalene its a very small car park and you are right beside attraction so id say safe enough , as you climb you can see your car but it’s entirely up to each person have a pleasant trip

mmkapu

How far of a drive is this from Dublin City center

10 January 2018|

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Traffic permitting approximately an hour from Dublin.

Karen F

Is this site able to accommodate an electric scooter for someone who is disabled?

23 July 2017|

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I had torn my achilles - while in Ireland. I managed to hobble up most of the way. Not to the top - but far enough. An electric scooter would have been awesome to have.

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