Leamaneh Castle
Caisleán Léim an Eich
A 15th-century tower and 17th-century mansion ruin on the southern edge of the Burren, linked to the legend of 'Red Mary', and visible from the roadside.
Caisleán Léim an Eich is made up of a 15th-century tower and a 17th-century mansion with large windows, built as the home of the O'Brien family. The region of County Clare remembers the feisty tales of its mistress, Red Mary MacMahon. The castle sits on private farmland and is not open to visitors, but its full façade is visible from the roadside near the junction of the R476 and R480. It's a good photo stop on the way from Kilfenora to Poulnabrone Dolmen. Please do not climb over the fences onto the farmland.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable all day; interior not open
Nearby sights
- Caherconnell Stone Fort
- Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Kilfenora Cathedral & High Crosses
- Aillwee Cave
- Burren Perfumery
- Ballyvaughan
- Burren National Park
- Lisdoonvarna