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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Main Street, Enniscrone, Ireland

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

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4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Barbara Banez (17 months 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 (2 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..

Valerie greaney (3 years ago)
interesting visit. it be nice if path is clear from over growing plants. more signage on main road to show

Ryan ODOWD (4 years ago)
To the guy in the comments bellow that said "My ancestors did a fantastic job building a legacy" no it was my ancestors mr Dowd! ODOWD and Dowd are two way diffrent family's

StuC57 (5 years ago)
Love walking to this place from Easky. Right on the coast. Great views. Safe for children. Nice footpath which makes it ideal for less able persons. Wheelchairs would have no issues. Nice car park if you dont want to walk from Easky.

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