Rathfarnham Castle

Rathfarnham Castle is my second review today that was involved in the Battle of Rathmines in 1649.
It’s got a lot of history and doesn’t look it’s age, as it is believe to have bene built in the late 1500s. Tours are avaiable of the interior and there’s a tea room if you’re feeling a bit peckish. Make sure to check before you go for opening times as I went there once and they weren’t open.
One of the main draws as Melanie pointed out is the exapnisve grounds that they somehow managed to keep away from urban development. So if castles aren’t your thing maybe the green open spaces will entice you.

Rathfarnham Castle use to be really old and scary, well to me it was. I use to stare at the windows whilst waiting for the bus with my mam and I swore I saw a ghost in there one time! Honest mum I did!
Not any more now because it is all cleaned up and given a lick of paint, sure you would hardly even know it was from the 1500’s! The grounds have all been cleaned up and the grass cut and it is a lovely place now to go for a stroll, long the lake and watch all the dogs chase balls and ducks and check out the local running clubs who frequent the paths. Late evening is a lovely time for a stroll here as it is very quiet.
During the day it is a little more lively especially now as they have built a new children’s play ground, keep an eye and ear out for the ice cream van who swings by here every Sunday and elbow any under fives who attempt to buy their screwball before you!
The Castle itself is open for a tour and has a tearoom. Sometimes there is even talks and concerts help here too.