Reviews of Roscrea Heritage - Roscrea Castle and Damer House. (Museum) in Portlaoise (Laois).

Roscrea Heritage - Roscrea Castle and Damer House

87 Reviews

48 Comments

Roscrea Heritage - Roscrea Castle and Damer House

Museum

Townparks, Co. Tipperary, E53 F652, Ireland

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Open hours of Roscrea Heritage - Roscrea Castle and Damer House

Sunday

Closed

Monday

8:30am–4pm

Tuesday

8:30am–4pm

Wednesday

8:30am–4pm

Thursday

8:30am–4pm

Friday

8:30am–4pm

Saturday

Closed

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Reviews of Roscrea Heritage - Roscrea Castle and Damer House

J. G.

One of the most amazing banqueting halls I have ever seen in a castle. The workmanship of the original ceiling is just spine-tingling. A very well preserved and excellent example of a Norman castle in Ireland. Damer House is amazing. The tour was very informative and gave a wonderful sense of place. The gardens at the back of the house are stunning. It is worth the visit for these alone.

v. a.

We visited this place early November during autumn 2021. It does look like there is some renovation or preservation work going on. Sure does look like a place to visit to know about its history. The outdoors seem nice for a photo shoot. Hope this place opens soon.

T. H.

Amazing castle and Damer house , the tour was very interesting and informative and the guide was very helpful and friendly. Great value for money and the price includes the mill excellent!

M. D.

Tour was awesome... Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the local history. Lovely friendly guide.

F. v. d. W.

Worth a visit if you're a castle hunter like me. Beautifully kept up and lovely garden.

P. M.

Jewel in the crown of Roscrea! A royal castle built by King John in 1213 to secure silver from the nearby Silvermines. Reinforced in 1280 in stone; most of the curtain walls, two defensive towers, and the entire Gatehouse remain today. The Castle has been restored and furnished, and you can take a tour that includes its dungeon, drawbridge, spiral staircase, Great Hall, and kitchens. Guided tours are offered for only €4 for adults with discounts for seniors and students. The tour takes about an hour and includes the Castle and Damer House, along with the Black Mills down the road. The Damer House, a fine Queen Anne/Georgian house was built in 1722 inside the walls of the existing castle by the famous banker Joseph Damer. From the Act of Union in the 19th Century it served as a military barracks and after independence had a number of uses, including seeing the first executions of anti treaty soldiers outside Dublin during the Civil War. The House now contains 5 rooms furnished in a period style with fine original Irish Georgian furniture. There is also an exhibition if 19th century Irish farming life on the top floor and a contemporaries art gallery. Behind the castle are beautiful formal gardens that can be toured for free. The defensive tower, King John’s Tower, contains exhibitions. Most recent was an exhibition of artifacts from local soldiers who fought in the First World War. The annex to the house contains an interpretive Centre for small children and bathrooms.

J. R.

Interesting heritage building in the centre of Roscrea housing the Kelly family of Coolderry history, also now exhibiting contemporary art. Worth a visit.

A. K. T.

Fantastic heritage centre with an exhibition by Michael Kane and Alice Hanratty. Great staff and wonderful farming exhibits too.

G. H.

Such amazing history in Roscrea and the castle and Damer House are fantastic examples.

S. A.

Well worth a visit. We had the guided tour all to ourselves which was lovely. James

G. C.

great place when open

P. D.

A georgian mansion within a norman castle. Well worth a visit.

A. R.

Nice city, very nice people, beautiful monument.

J. S.

The history behind the castle is amazing

D. A.

Interesting castle tower and nice house.

M. D.

Lovely price garden is lovely

J. E.

History ebbs from the entire site..and town

F. C.

Beautiful Castle & Gardens

B. O.

Top class B&B

i. c.

A must see for anyone into history

B. E.

Loved it great interest

F. C.

Beautiful Castle & Gardens

P. C.

Lovely place

J. e.

Brilliant

C. M.

Wonderful

K. R.

Love it

T. V.

Castle was great

R. M.

Historically place

Y. 1.

(Translated) Unfortunately, this area was closed, hence a star deduction, as there were no opening hours. Didn't find any that I could read. We were there around 11:45 a.m. on Sundays. Too bad. Can’t say anything about it or show pictures. ********************************** Unfortunately, this area was closed, hence a star deduction, as there were no opening hours. Didn't find any that I could read. We were there around 11:45 a.m. on Sundays Too bad. Can’t say anything about it or show pictures. (Original) Leider war dieser Bereich geschlossen, daher auch einen Stern Abzug, da es auch keine Öffnungszeiten dort gab. Habe keine gefunden die ich lesen konnte. Wir waren gegen 11:45 Uhr Sonntags dort. Schade. Kann jetzt gar nichts darüber sagen oder Bilder zeigen. ********************************** Unfortunately, this area was closed, hence a star deduction, as there were no opening hours. Didn't find any that I could read. We were there around 11:45 a.m. on Sundays Too bad. Can’t say anything about it or show pictures.

R. L.

(Translated) We had a very nice tour while we were just the two of us. (Original) Hele leuke rondleiding gekregen terwijl we maar met z'n tweeën waren.