Kinnitty Castle is a neo-gothic castellated mansion located outside the village of Kinnitty near Birr, Co. Offaly. The Castle is almost at the exact centre of Ireland making it easily accessible from all airports, sea-ports and cities. It is approximately one and a half hours drive from Dublin, Limerick and Galway.
The Castle has had a long and turbulent history. The first castle at Kinnitty was destroyed in 1209 and was later rebuilt by the Normans in 1213. Later, the Normans were driven out by the powerful Gaelic clan, the O'Carrolls of Ely. During the Norman period an Augustinian Abbey was established near the castle, of which the famous High Cross and the Abbey walls still remain on the estate.
Today Kinnitty Castle can be enjoyed by visitors from all over the world. It offers a 60 seater restaurant decorated in Georgian style, a library bar which offers a unique collection of antique books and journals, and an exquisite Louis XV style Drawing Room. There are also two private dining rooms where guests may enjoy gourmet cuisine in complete privacy. The Castle also offers a range of leisure activities to suit all tastes. These include equestrian activities, tennis, game fishing, game and clay pigeon shooting and walking, all among the splendour of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Kinnitty Castle is a neo-gothic castellated mansion located outside the village of Kinnitty near Birr, Co. Offaly. The Castle is almost at the exact centre of Ireland making it easily accessible from all airports, sea-ports and cities. It is approximately one and a half hours drive from Dublin, Limerick and Galway.