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Ormond Castle and Tudor Manor House

Ormond Castle is an Elizabethan manor house built in 1565 by Thomas, 10th Earl of Ormond. It features exceptional stucco plasterwork, including portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and Edward VI. The castle is accessible only through guided tours (Heritage Ireland OPW). 

Built in the 16th century, a striking manor house stands in front of a larger 14th-century complex. Thomas Butler, the 10th Earl of Ormond, added the north range, now known as the Manor House, to the existing structures.

This manor features a classic layout with a magnificent long gallery. The standout of the Tudor house is its decorative plasterwork, showcasing some of Ireland’s finest early examples, including plasterwork portraits in the state rooms.

Ormond Castle is open seasonally, with audio-visuals and tech installations bringing its history to life. The Tour includes the original roof structures where Cromwell’s soldiers were billeted.

Guided tours are offered, and guidebooks are available in multiple languages: English, Irish, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Access for disabled visitors is limited.

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel. +353 (0)51 640787

Email. ormondcastle@opw.ie

Opening hours:

15 March – 26 October
Daily 10:00 – 18:00

Last admission 17:15

Access to the main rooms of the manor house is by guided tour only.

Tours of the manor house during this time are at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 , 17:15.

(Tours may be subject to change so please ring 051-640787 for further information)

27 October – 3 November
Daily 9:00 – 16:30

Last admission is 15:45

Access to the main rooms of the manor house is by guided tour only.

Tours of the manor house during this time are at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 15:45

(Tours may be subject to change so please ring 051-640787 for further information)

Admission: 

House Tour, Exhibition and Audio Visual
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00

Exhibition, Audio Visual and Courtyards Only
Adult: €3.00
Group/Senior: €2.00
Child/Student: €1.00
Family: €6.00

A House Fit For A Queen – Interpreting Ormond Castle by Mark Leslie

Video of Ormond Castle in Carrick-on-Suir in short video from Lingaun Valley Tourism.

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