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Rock of Dunamase

424 Reviews

#1 of 7 things to do in Portlaoise

Nature & Parks, Geologic Formations

| Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Ireland

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“Wow!”

We stumbled on Dunamase quite by accident, and it ended up being one of our favorite places we... read more

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midtownmama

Harrison, Arkansas

“High spot of the area”

Interesting set of ruins though can be tricking to actually get here. Signs are not well posted... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

BandBlover1

Seattle, Washington

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Very good27%
Average4%
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“amazing views”(23 reviews)

“castle ruins”(22 reviews)

“ruined castle”(14 reviews)

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| Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Ireland

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midtownmama

Harrison, Arkansas

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Reviewed today

Wow!

We stumbled on Dunamase quite by accident, and it ended up being one of our favorite places we visited! Our kids were amazed by the castle ruins, and it was a nice walk to the top. You can see for miles from the top, and...More

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank midtownmama

BandBlover1

Seattle, Washington

Reviewed 1 week ago

High spot of the area

Interesting set of ruins though can be tricking to actually get here. Signs are not well posted directing you to the site. You can be fooled into thinking you are going up someone's driveway to get to the entrance. Once there you get some amazing...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Ilneonoto

Belfast, United Kingdom

13929

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Worth a visit

Enjoyed visiting this site, even on a cold and rainy day. Ancient site with nice views over countryside.

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Ilneonoto

pauljonson

Portarlington, Ireland

Reviewed 15 December 2018

Great place to visit

A wonderful place to go an a summers day. Never loads of people so always plenty of space. Located in a beautiful part of Co Laois not far from Portlaoise.A photographers dream place too.

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Date of experience: June 2018

Thank pauljonson

BL_adventure

Austin, Texas

8313

Reviewed 8 December 2018

Incredible place!

This place was MIND BLOWING! You see it from a distance as you drive closer, thrusting out of the ground and into the sky, awaiting your arrival. Once you get there, it does not disappoint! This is such a cool ruin and probably our favorite...More

Date of experience: April 2018

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Rachel C

Reviewed 6 November 2018

Lovely views

Lovely walk and views. Lovely on a summers evening. Good for all the family. Nice spot for a picnic.

Date of experience: May 2018

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Treescul

Portlaoise, Ireland

Reviewed 6 November 2018 via mobile

One of my all-time favourite places

You don't have to go far up to get the most spectacular view Laois has to offer!! So in love with this place!

Date of experience: November 2018

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Debbie C

Dublin, Ireland

3211

Reviewed 4 November 2018

What to do in Portlaoise

Well worth the short spin out from Portlaoise town. Open all hours and free admission. Great photo opportunity of view and ruins of the castle.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Debbie C

nurseboost911

New Lenox, Illinois

10316

Reviewed 3 November 2018

Hidden gem with spectacular views and easy hike!

We stopped here after a two night overnight in rural Ireland. there is an old church on the grounds and the "rock" is really the ruins of an old castle estate. it is an easy hike that is paved in gravel. the views from the...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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CroftMan

Ireland

1410

Reviewed 30 October 2018

Worth a trip to the top for the view!

Free and well worth a visit. A real piece of history with stunning views at the top. Keep an eye on the small kids though, parts are dangerous enough. Free entry

Date of experience: October 2018

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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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