Enniscrone Castle

Enniscrone, Ireland

Nolan's Castle, also known as Enniscrone Castle is an example of an early 17th Century, semi fortified house. The western towers survive intact, but two other towers have been have been destroyed since the last century.

The house has two storeys with attics and on the ground floor there was a centrally placed doorway with drawbar sockets. Also on the ground floor was a large centrally placed fireplace, with a small circular oven built in its south side. On the first floor there is a smaller fireplace, with a small circular over built in its south side..

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Founded: 17th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Ireland

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Helena Nangle (9 months ago)
Electric fence wire covering the footpath to the castle so there is no safe access to the castle. What a pity. Was interested to look. Sign should say it’s closed before you waste your time heading down the path.
Barbara Banez (2 years ago)
It’s an interesting place for local and (my) family history. I’d love to know how to donate and increase local resources given for upkeep and preservation.
Sinead Cassidy (3 years ago)
Was a bit disappointed with up keep and access too it the path at the bottom as an electric wire and you can go under if able too but would be a danger if kids weren't supervised but it doesnt say you can't and their was other people up that had gone under it too ...cows have ruined the area around it...its a nice building & as character if more was done with it..
Shannon O'Néill (4 years ago)
It's a lovely ruin, but not easy to get up to. The path is very overgrown and cows are kept in the field and in around the castle itself. We had to climb 2 fences to get around all the thorns and nettles growing over the path. Would be a lot better if there was some sort of upkeep
Valerie greaney (4 years ago)
interesting visit. it be nice if path is clear from over growing plants. more signage on main road to show
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