Gorteens Castle

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Gorteens Castle is a ruined castle situated on private land in south-east County Kilkenny near the village of Slieverue close to Waterford city. It is in the historic parish of Rathpatrick in the south-east of the Barony of Ida. Along with the ruins of Rathpatrick church and another church, it is one of several ruins in Rathpatrick Parish. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°16'13"N, 7°2'41"W

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KilkennyIreland

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

Nearby attractions include: Waterford Castle, Reginald's Tower, Dunbrody Abbey, Waterford Museum of Treasures.

1.4 miS
Golf
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Museum, Civic center, Historical place
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Monastery
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Sacred and religious sites, Church
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Museum
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52°15'35"N • 7°6'27"W
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Bridge
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Tower, Forts and castles
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Church
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Church
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