Lismore Castle Gardens
Lismore Castle
A Gothic Revival castle of the Dukes of Devonshire rising above the River Blackwater, with gardens and a contemporary art gallery open to visitors.
Lismore Castle was first built in the 12th century and has a 19th-century Gothic Revival appearance. Since 1753 it has belonged to the Dukes of Devonshire. The castle itself is not open to the public, though the whole building can be rented at a high price. Its roughly 7-acre gardens are open to visitors. The Upper Garden is a walled 17th-century garden, and the Lower Garden has a yew avenue and contemporary sculptures. Inside the castle, Lismore Castle Arts displays contemporary art. The best view of the castle's reflection is from the bridge over the River Blackwater. Not far outside town are the fairy-tale ruins of the Ballysaggartmore Towers. Lismore is about 70 km from Waterford.
Opening hours
Approx. mid-March–September 10:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Ardmore
- Dungarvan Castle & Harbour
- Mahon Falls
- Coumshingaun Lough
- Waterford Greenway
- Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
- Curraghmore House
- Mount Congreve Gardens