Foulksrath Castle

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Facts and practical information

Foulksrath Castle is a 14th-century Anglo-Norman tower house located in Jenkinstown in County Kilkenny, Ireland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°44'59"N, 7°18'58"W

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Foulksrath Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunmore Cave, Jenkinstown Park, St. Lachtain's Church, Ballylarkin Church.

3.1 miE
Limestone caves and archaeological finds
Dunmore Cave, Castlecomer
80 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Irish countryside near the city of Castlecomer lies Dunmore Cave, a fascinating natural wonder that doubles as a museum and a testament to Ireland's rich geological and historical tapestry. Known for its impressive array of calcite formations...
1.5 miSE
Park
Jenkinstown Park
40 min walk • Jenkinstown Park is a park in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is situated off the N78 road about 10 km north of the city of Kilkenny and 11 km south of Castlecomer.
3.6 miW
Church
St. Lachtain's Church, Freshford
93 min walk • The St. Lachtain's Church was built in 1731 in the centre of the village of Freshford, County Kilkenny in Ireland on the R693 regional road. It incorporates a portal from 1100 as its main entrance. St. Lachtain died in Donoughmore, County Cork in 622 AD. It is almost certain that a church was built on the present site after 622 AD.
5 miW
Archaeological site, Church
Ballylarkin Church, Freshford
128 min walk • Ballylarkin Church, also called Ballylarkin Abbey, is a medieval church and National Monument in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
1.2 miW
Archaeological site
Rathbeagh
31 min walk • Rathbeagh is a hill on the River Nore in the parish of Lisdowney Parish near Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, Ireland. According to Irish tradition, the Rath is the burial place of Heremon, son of the Celtic Taoiseach Milesius.
6.2 miSW
Archaeological site
Rathealy Ringfort
158 min walk • Rathealy Ringfort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
2.8 miN
Town
Ballyragget
72 min walk • Ballyragget is a small town in County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is situated along the river Nore in the north of the county. It is located in the province of Leinster in the south-east of the island of Ireland.

Foulksrath Castle

Facts and practical information

Foulksrath Castle plan & book

Foulksrath Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dunmore Cave, Castlecomer

Jenkinstown Park

St. Lachtain's Church, Freshford

Ballylarkin Church, Freshford

Rathbeagh

Rathealy Ringfort

Ballyragget