Rathfarnham Castle

Rathfarnham Castle
Caisleán Rath Fearnáin
Near Dublin in Ireland
Site information
OwnerIreland (managed by the Office of Public Works)
Open to
the public
Yes
Websitewww.heritageireland.ie/en/dublin/rathfarnhamcastle/
Location
Rathfarnham Castle
Site history
Builtc. 1583
Built byAdam Loftus
MaterialsSandstone
Official nameRathfarnham Castle
Reference no.628

Rathfarnham Castle (Irish: Caisleán Rath Fearnáin) is a 16th-century fortified house in Rathfarnham, South Dublin, Ireland. Originally a semi-fortified and battlemented structure it underwent extensive alterations in the 18th century. It is in State care, has been restored and is open to the public.