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Rathfarnham Castle | |
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Caisleán Rath Fearnáin | |
Near Dublin in Ireland | |
Site information | |
Owner | Ireland (managed by the Office of Public Works) |
Open to the public | Yes |
Website | www |
Site history | |
Built | c. 1583 |
Built by | Adam Loftus |
Materials | Sandstone |
Official name | Rathfarnham Castle |
Reference no. | 628[1] |
Rathfarnham Castle (Irish: Caisleán Rath Fearnáin) is a 16th-century fortified house in Rathfarnham, South Dublin, Ireland.[2][3][4] Originally a semi-fortified and battlemented structure it underwent extensive alterations in the 18th century. It is in State care, has been restored and is open to the public.