Carrigafoyle Castle, Ballylongford

What a beautiful place to stop. Surrounded by Marsh land with a huge variety of birds and if you're lucky, you may see seals. Castle entrance is free and you can climb up to the top and get amazing views across the countryside.

I've loved this place since I discovered it over 25 years ago and every time I go back it gets better. Stunning views of the Shannon from the top floor. It has plenty to explore. Full access to 5 floors on a spectacular spiral staircase. Free admission. Definitely put this on your must see list.

A beautiful castle on the Shannon estuary, built in the 1500's. Was there on a lovely clear sunny day and had great views from the top. Well worth visiting if you're near Ballylongford. The car park is small though, only fits about seven cars but it's usually quiet.

A fairly small ruin on the side of the river, this site has a small car park, and is reached down a narrow single track road with limited passing places. The castle has a pair of information boards detailing some of the history, but there are no other facilities such as toilets or refreshments.during high season expect to struggle to reach the site at weekends and find it very difficult to park, and then brush shoulders with lots of other people in the limited space inside. Despite that it is an impressive construction, and inspiring for something constructed entirely by hand, and a still standing despite a siege by cannons...

Interesting place to see. You can climb up pretty high, and look around from every corner, angle. Well maintained place with historic informations for the tourists.