Castles & Forts in Ireland map & data
There are 1,073 castles and forts mapped in Ireland, spread over 4 counties. The most are in Munster (448), Leinster (396) and Connacht (208) - Munster alone holds 42% of them. 73% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Desmond Castle, Charleville Castle and Athenry Castle.
Castles & Forts by county
Notable castles and forts in Ireland
- Desmond CastleMunster · castle
- Charleville CastleLeinster · castle
- Athenry CastleConnacht · castle
- Blaney CastleUlster · castle
- Ballyportry CastleBallyportry South · Munster · castle
- Dardistown CastleLeinster · castle
- Aughnanure CastleConnacht · castle
- Buncrana CastleUlster · castle
- Barryscourt CastleMunster · castle
- Howth CastleLeinster · castle
- Oranmore CastleConnacht · castle
- Carrickabraghy CastleUlster · castle
- Bunratty CastleMunster · castle
- Johnstown CastleLeinster · castle
- Portumna CastleConnacht · castle
- Castle McGrathUlster · castle
- Carriganass CastleMunster · castle
- Kindlestown CastleLeinster · castle
- Clogh Oughter CastleUlster · castle
- Dungarvan CastleMunster · castle
- Magazine FortDublin · Leinster · castle
- GreencastleGreencastle · Ulster · castle
- Gurteen CastleMunster · castle
- Adamstown CastleLeinster · castle
- Inch FortUlster · castle
- Muckross HouseMunster · castle
- Archbold's CastleLeinster · castle
- Lough Eske CastleUlster · castle
- Caisleán Uí BhriainMunster · castle
- Ardee CastleArdee · Leinster · castle
- Neds Point FortUlster · fort
- Caisleán na Mine AirdeMunster · castle
- Artramon CastleLeinster · castle
- O'Doherty's KeepUlster · castle
- Caisléan Muicinis NuaMunster · castle
- Ashtown CastleDublin · Leinster · castle
- Dromore CastleMunster · 14.545532 m · castle
- Athcarne CastleLeinster · castle
- Athlumney CastleLeinster · castle
- Ayesha CastleLeinster · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Ireland?
This layer holds 1,073 castles and forts in Ireland, the most of them in Munster. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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