tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post1498823300043763510..comments2024-03-04T00:18:59.554+00:00Comments on Ireland In Ruins: Dromore Castle Co LimerickCastlehunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-41969875993263877562022-02-26T15:35:50.030+00:002022-02-26T15:35:50.030+00:00Hi Jill, It was inevitable I suppose that they wou...Hi Jill, It was inevitable I suppose that they would lock up the property. It's a few years since I was there so it's good to have an update. That at the time seemed the only point of entry. Perhaps someone reading might share some info.Castlehunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-25120665152195385812022-02-22T18:21:33.122+00:002022-02-22T18:21:33.122+00:00On google maps the gate you speak of looks very cl...On google maps the gate you speak of looks very closed and has many large NO TRESPASSING signs. https://www.google.com/maps/@52.6331951,-8.8423552,3a,53.1y,27.2h,87.63t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scq2XBWrBRpF72n8TH_hn1Q!2e0!7i16384!8i8192<br />How do/can you get on the property??Jill - aka the JMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277545069332140140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-76878698574359580702020-11-07T19:44:29.978+00:002020-11-07T19:44:29.978+00:00Interesting thoughts on that. Thanks for sharing!Interesting thoughts on that. Thanks for sharing!Castlehunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-21991865529815538672020-10-30T14:49:04.947+00:002020-10-30T14:49:04.947+00:00The man who built it was utterly delighted that hi...The man who built it was utterly delighted that his Irish tenants were decidedly rebellious (I nearly said they were revolting, but thought better of it!)because this meant that he could built a proper, fortified castle rather than one of those mansions that merely look like one. It is properly defensible. Just look at it, no windows on the lower floors(to speak of)and it had genuine loopholes from which you could shoot at anyone daring to 'have a go'. It's real problem was that, from the word go, it was damp and no amount of work seemed to be able to fix it. After all, it's a lot smaller(and solider!)than many other Irish houses that survived Ireland's turbulent C20th and I think this is generally considered to be the real reason why it was abandoned. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337459663637483334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-32447552235522254562020-09-19T16:32:24.616+01:002020-09-19T16:32:24.616+01:00Wonderful aerial shots.It is sad to see the interi...Wonderful aerial shots.It is sad to see the interior of this remarkable edifice so overgrown inside.Castlehunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-20220509402636004122020-09-19T09:18:18.445+01:002020-09-19T09:18:18.445+01:00Here is some recent filming I made.
https://www.yo...Here is some recent filming I made.<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EuhpD8OvoIAlchemy Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531183622646420232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-82151524187297358602019-10-02T11:12:19.077+01:002019-10-02T11:12:19.077+01:00I understand it's normal. I hope they can res...I understand it's normal. I hope they can restore it. greetingsJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553762153304674315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-73625153293011715562019-09-12T16:16:15.987+01:002019-09-12T16:16:15.987+01:00Thanks for adding that info YuKnoMeeThanks for adding that info YuKnoMeeCastlehunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-87427773894471282662019-09-07T00:40:07.176+01:002019-09-07T00:40:07.176+01:00Came across this site while doing some research. A...Came across this site while doing some research. After reading some of the comments here I thought I’d add some information. Two things really. First, is the current owner purchased the property in the mid 1980's from what I understand and had fantastic plans to restore it but the plans weren't backed by any state agency and insurance for the works made restoration completely uneconomical. Second is, in reply to Johns 5th of Sept comment, it is watched, I work in the there from time to time. The property is private property and the owner has the castle closed off because it simply isn't safe to enter. YuKnoMeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007691598160647444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-85062441986342498142019-09-05T08:51:50.500+01:002019-09-05T08:51:50.500+01:00I would like to go there soon is it often watched...I would like to go there soon is it often watched ?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553762153304674315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-63521359618267361782018-03-19T16:54:58.749+00:002018-03-19T16:54:58.749+00:00Would the current owners not sell it on as I was t...Would the current owners not sell it on as I was there today and it’s still possible to get to the fifth floor up the spiral staircase, it’s a real shame to see it in that state and it’s obvious they can’t afford to renovate it back to its former glory if they purchased it in 1950’sAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568040130089992284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-90885788965776877672017-06-02T17:13:33.907+01:002017-06-02T17:13:33.907+01:00PPS, got my dates wrong, the roof came off in the ...PPS, got my dates wrong, the roof came off in the 50s so I guess it was sold prior to then as I know my husband's family didn't take the roof off. <br />Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00391080444450673049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-11931389164133476712017-06-02T17:08:54.120+01:002017-06-02T17:08:54.120+01:00PS, the owner in 2002 was someone by the surname o...PS, the owner in 2002 was someone by the surname of Kelly. Not sure about now. he lived in the stable block below the castle.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00391080444450673049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-39197796366663942272017-06-02T17:03:46.801+01:002017-06-02T17:03:46.801+01:00Hi, the castle used to belong to my husband's ...Hi, the castle used to belong to my husband's family. They sold it in the 60s (I think) and sadly the new owners fell on hard times in the 70s and took the roof off to avoid tax. Then the castle was plundered for all its features such as floors, fireplaces, marble etc. We visited it in 2001/2002 and met the owner who lived in the stable block below. He fantasised about renovating the castle one day. It is an amazing place and my father in law remembers staying there as a child when it was still in one piece. Sad to see it as a ruin but glad it gives so many kids pleasure and that worries about liability insurance doesn't mean that it is barricaded off. I hope we can take our kids there one day to visit.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00391080444450673049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-20663384179137020562016-09-19T11:43:34.161+01:002016-09-19T11:43:34.161+01:00Brilliant photos Krzysztof great to see thos inter...Brilliant photos Krzysztof great to see thos interior shots. I will have to return again soon.Castlehunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-54537664714114057412016-09-18T01:56:09.949+01:002016-09-18T01:56:09.949+01:00my gallery of that castle here: https://goo.gl/pho...my gallery of that castle here: https://goo.gl/photos/PQc48L9SttUNXUFZ9Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277157713021368351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-52170402824039710912016-08-09T19:37:29.557+01:002016-08-09T19:37:29.557+01:00Hi Adam. I'm not familiar with Northern Road. ...Hi Adam. I'm not familiar with Northern Road. Can you tell me where it is in relation to Dromore Castle entrance gates?Castlehunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-32989682933196636322016-08-08T22:39:05.193+01:002016-08-08T22:39:05.193+01:00Hello there, I have a question: very close to Drom...Hello there, I have a question: very close to Dromore Castle just beside northern road are some ruins of square building with hole in the middle of it. Does anybody knows what is that or what was that please? For any answer t y v m. AdamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980160660128857981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-55162620827662204462015-09-20T15:35:27.938+01:002015-09-20T15:35:27.938+01:00Thank you for the informations. Bye
Thank you for the informations. Bye<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334056202690637858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-64492166073616786992015-09-20T15:35:19.503+01:002015-09-20T15:35:19.503+01:00Thank you for the informations. Bye
Thank you for the informations. Bye<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334056202690637858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-68616090599057754042015-09-19T20:05:10.147+01:002015-09-19T20:05:10.147+01:00Hi John. It's on private land so I don't t...Hi John. It's on private land so I don't think you can access the inside. We stayed in the Clarion suites in limerick and found some good Irish music at Dolan's pub on Dock Rd Limerick. Enjoy your visit!Castlehunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-29018002260615844542015-09-18T16:31:24.356+01:002015-09-18T16:31:24.356+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334056202690637858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-76926678829030202712015-09-18T16:31:01.939+01:002015-09-18T16:31:01.939+01:00Hi. It's possible to explore inside. Clash hun...Hi. It's possible to explore inside. Clash hunter I will be there end of the month. While I'm here. Do you know a goog place fpr the night ? Pub celtic music .. ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334056202690637858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-79597644505802098312015-02-03T17:19:57.669+00:002015-02-03T17:19:57.669+00:00Hi Edward
Well worth your while taking a look. Its...Hi Edward<br />Well worth your while taking a look. Its located in such a pleasant setting as well. Have a good trip!Castlehunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225021319443029751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305522918435483160.post-91833954751552725032015-02-02T19:30:13.260+00:002015-02-02T19:30:13.260+00:00My wife and I will be traveling to Ireland in July...My wife and I will be traveling to Ireland in July, 2015, I hope to be able to visit Dromore Castle, if time permits. I first saw the castle in the movie "High Spirits", and fell in love with the architecture. Looking forward to our visit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030146735418321601noreply@blogger.com