Dungarvan Castle
Dungarvan Castle
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,334 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
I feel bad for giving this beautiful Norman Castle only three stars but due to Covid you see, you can currently only visit a small part. The castle builds are not open and you cannot climb the walls for the time being. All you can do is wander the grounds and that is well worth doing. Its free to enter anyway, at least it is at the moment as it is under the auspices of the OPW.
Fantastic, helpful and knowledgeable staff are on hand with information and a self-guide sheet and it's a marvellous Norman structure steeped on history got got back to King John.
But in all honestly, I'll have to cone back to see it properly when this horrible pandemic is behind us. I've a feeling ill be giving it more than 3 stars next time!
Fantastic, helpful and knowledgeable staff are on hand with information and a self-guide sheet and it's a marvellous Norman structure steeped on history got got back to King John.
But in all honestly, I'll have to cone back to see it properly when this horrible pandemic is behind us. I've a feeling ill be giving it more than 3 stars next time!
Written 29 June 2021
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julienotar
Washington DC, DC31 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Small castle with a lot of history behind it. I'd suggest starting your visit to Dungarvan with the castle because the information presented there will orient you to the rest of the town. Plus the people working there are a wealth of information on the area and are very hospitiable.
Written 3 June 2018
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Roz S
Staines, UK50 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
We were delighted to find Dungarven Castle still open although it was almost 5pm. The staff were very helpful and put on the audio-visual show specially for us to introduce us to the castle's history. If you like to visit historical sites for about an hour, then this is the castle for you - not too taxing, but several interesting things to see and experience, especially relating to the early days of policing the Irish Free State. As English people, we found our knowledge of Irish History greatly increased in a short time...
Written 8 September 2017
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Emppa
170 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
It's nice to see and good location but it's nothing to travel for. There are bigger and better castles close by. It can give you some image of the olden days but it's just but much.
Written 5 April 2018
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Diamondshaha
Galway, Ireland76 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Ridiculous a historical monument isn't open in a Saturday. When do working people get a chance to see things.
Written 1 March 2017
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Master Planner
Washington, MO126 contributions
Jun 2019
The locale at water's edge of Dungarvan and Colligan River outlet makes it a picturesque setting. The hosts inside were friendly and helpful. Not a big place, so a short visit will suffice. You are in the middle of town, so just a block or two away are eateries, shops, and cycle rentals for the Waterford Greenway of which Dungravan is an anchor point in the SW, with Wateford the other anchor in the NE.
Written 11 November 2019
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TimL
Saint Louis, MO76 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This is a free castle. There is not a lot in it but it is still interesting. There is a short video explaining the history. The staff was super friendly and knowledgable.
Written 5 August 2019
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Jana A
Sonnenland, Spain54 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Visited Dungarvan castle today. It’s free, it’s tiny but lovely. Worth to visit. Lady on reception was very nice, couldn’t be nicer.
Written 2 June 2019
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Niamh D
Salem, MA14 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This was an excellent site to visit and actually it was unplanned as we just happened upon it. The exhibit was excellent and the staff friendly, A must see in Dungarvan. And it's free!
Written 19 August 2018
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tonyjenn1703
Dublin, Ireland34 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Very interesting and historically informative. A nice building to visit. The staff were friendly and courteous.
Written 4 August 2018
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Is there anywhere near by to park a motorhome and visit?
Written 11 August 2018
Is there anywhere near by to park a motorhome and visit?
Written 11 August 2018
There was motor-home parking quite close by at 'The Lookout' and near the park, I'm not sure if that's still the case?
Written 25 August 2018
Do you have to ask for your bill in Ireland?
Written 6 August 2016
Hi,
Depends on the experience. Having a meal,ask for the bill when you are ready to go otherwise you could be waiting a long time.
At a bar,you get billed as soon as you get your drinks.
Hope this helps.
Written 6 August 2016
Ranges from pub fare to the Tannery, a well known, high end restaurant. Lots of options in the town and near the castle.
Written 11 April 2015
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