Parke’s Castle
Fivemilebourne, Co. Leitrim
Parke’s Castle
Fivemilebourne, Co. Leitrim
Walk in the footsteps of planters and Gaels
Parke’s Castle is a restored plantation castle of the early 17th century, once the home of Robert Parke. The Courtyard grounds contain evidence of an earlier 16th century Tower House structure once owned by Sir Brian O’Rourke who was executed at Tyburn, London in 1591.
The Castle has been restored using Irish oak and craftsmenship. Ground floor access for visitors with disabilities.
For information in Irish click here
Highlights
- Located on the northern shores of Lough Gill
- Viewed at sunset, the castle cuts a stunning silhouette over the water
- Restored in the late twentieth century after a long period of disrepair
Open
Open Mid-March to early November
Daily 10:00 – 18.00 Last admission 17.15
Check website for up-to-date details
Prices
Admission Rates
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00
Please note that there is no credit card terminal at this site .
Admission is by cash only .
Useful Information
- Audio-Visual Show
- Exhibition
- Guided Tours
- Car park on-site
- Toilet Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Getting There
On the Sligo-Dromahair Road (R286), 11 km from Sligo Town or 7 km from Dromahair
Map Location: 54.264710, -8.334262
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