Raphoe Castle, Raphoe

Name: Raphoe Castle
Address: Raphoe, Ireland

#3 among attractions in Raphoe

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Raphoe Castle, also known as the Bishop's Palace, is a ruined early 17th-century castle on the edge of Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland. The 'castle' was built in the 1630s for The Rt. Rev. Dr John Leslie, Church of Ireland Lord Bishop of Raphoe, from stone from a ruined round tower. Bishop Leslie was besieged within the castle during the Irish Rebellion of 1641, until he was relieved by the Laggan Army. Leslie was laid siege to again during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, with the castle surrendering in 1650. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°52'22"N, 7°35'49"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Main Street, Dry Arch Park, An Grianán Theatre, St Eunan's Cathedral.

7.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Main Street, Letterkenny
197 min walk • Main Street in Letterkenny, Ireland, is a vibrant shopping district pulsating with the life of this bustling town. As the central artery of Letterkenny, Main Street is where locals and visitors alike converge to engage in retail therapy, soak up the local culture,...
6.2 miNW
Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Sport
Dry Arch Park, Letterkenny
160 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Letterkenny, Dry Arch Park emerges as a beacon for sports enthusiasts and community gatherings in County Donegal, Ireland. This premier sport venue, a hub of activity and energy, serves as a testament to the city's commitment to promoting...
7.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
197 min walk • An Grianán Theatre is the largest theatre in County Donegal. Located in Letterkenny's Port Road district, its current director is Patricia McBride. With a seating capacity of 383, the theatre provides a range of programming including drama, comedy, music, pantomime, and family shows as well as workshops and classes.
~490 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Eunan's Cathedral, Raphoe
3 min walk • St Eunan's Cathedral YOO -nən, also known as Raphoe Cathedral, is one of two cathedral churches of the United Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe in the Church of Ireland. It is located in Raphoe, County Donegal and is dedicated to Saint Eunan who was abbot of Iona. The other diocesan cathedral is St Columb's Cathedral in Derry.
5.4 miSE
Museum
Lifford Courthouse, Lifford
139 min walk • Lifford Courthouse is a judicial building situated in the centre of Lifford, County Donegal, in Ulster, Ireland.
5.5 miSE
Bridge
Lifford Bridge, Lifford
140 min walk • Lifford Bridge is a cross-border bridge spanning the River Foyle in Ireland. It connects Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, and Lifford in County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, joining the A38 road to the N15.
1.6 miS
Historical place, Ruins, Memorial
Beltany stone circle, Raphoe
41 min walk • Beltany is a Bronze Age stone circle just south of Raphoe town in County Donegal, Ireland. It dates from circa 2100-700 BC. There is evidence that it may also have been the sacred site of Neolithic monuments, possibly early passage tombs.
0.9 miE
54°52'31"N • 7°34'29"W
Oakfield Park, Raphoe
24 min walk • Garden, Park
4.9 miN
Archaeological site
Pluck Standing Stone
125 min walk • Pluck Standing Stone is a standing stone and National Monument located in County Donegal, Ireland.
7.3 miNW
Universities and schools
Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Letterkenny
187 min walk • Letterkenny Institute of Technology, formerly the Regional Technical College, Letterkenny, was a third level institution designed in the second half of the twentieth century for Donegal and others parts of north-west Ireland.

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Which popular attractions are close to Raphoe Castle?

Nearby attractions include St Eunan's Cathedral, Raphoe (3 min walk), Oakfield Park, Raphoe (24 min walk).