Lackeen Castle

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Lackeen Castle, a tower house within a bawn built in the 12th century as a Kennedy stronghold. The castle is a national monument in state ownership and is located in the townland of Abbeville near to Lorrha in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is occasionally open to the public. Close by, stands Lackeen House dating from around 1730. ()

Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 53°5'19"N, 8°4'26"W

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TipperaryIreland

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

Nearby attractions include: Portumna bridge, Bike Park Ireland, Redwood Castle, Lismacrory Mounds.

5 miW
Bridge
Portumna bridge, Portumna
127 min walk • Portumna bridge lies east of the town of Portumna, in County Galway, Ireland. It is a five-span road bridge, which carries the N65 across the River Shannon to Lehinch in County Tipperary. The present bridge was designed by C. E.
6.1 miSE
53°0'42"N • 8°0'7"W
Bike Park Ireland, Roscrea
156 min walk • Bike trail, Outdoor activities, Park
4.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Redwood Castle
114 min walk • Redwood Castle is a Norman castle near Lorrha in County Tipperary, Ireland. The castle was built by the Normans around 1200 AD, and was occupied by them until c. 1350, when the Mac Aodhagáin were installed on the lands.
3.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Lismacrory Mounds
100 min walk • Lismacrory Mounds are a group of prehistoric mounds forming a National Monument in County Tipperary, Ireland. They are 2.2 km north of Ballingarry, North Tipperary, 10 km southeast of Lough Derg. There are about 20 mounds, or cairns, in the area.
4.2 miW
Archaeological site
Portland Church
108 min walk • Portland Church is an ancient church located in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Lackeen Castle

Facts and practical information

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

Portumna bridge, Portumna

Bike Park Ireland, Roscrea

Redwood Castle

Lismacrory Mounds

Portland Church