This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Huntington Castle

x
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle
Phone:
+353 53 937 7160

Hours:
SundayClosed
Monday11am - 5pm
Tuesday11am - 5pm
Wednesday11am - 5pm
Thursday11am - 5pm
Friday11am - 5pm
Saturday11am - 5pm


Huntington Castle, also known as Clonegal Castle, is a castle in Clonegal, County Carlow , Ireland, built in 1625. The structure was originally a plantation castle, used for defensive purposes during the plantation of the area in the early 17th century. The original tower house, which served as a garrison, was built in the 15th century as a stronghold for the Caviness family, an old Irish clan. Later Baron Esmonde. Due to the strategic importance of the village of Clonegal during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland because of its location on the road between Dublin and Wexford, the castle was captured by Oliver Cromwell as he marched on Kilkenny in 1650. It is now a private house open to the public for guided tours throughout June, July, August and September. It was the setting for Stanley Kubrick's film Barry Lyndon. Its basement has been the base of a religion, the Fellowship of Isis, since 1976, The castle hosted the Solas Festival in August 2008. co-founded by Olivia Robertson, her brother Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and his wife Pamela. The castle is now owned by Alexander and Claire Durdin Robertson.
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Attraction Location



Huntington Castle Videos

Shares

x

More Attractions in Clonegal

x

Menu