Parke's Castle — Attraction in County Leitrim

Super Spot!!! Plenty of parking just in front of the castle. The lady who greeted us at the reception desk could not have been friendlier or more helpful!! We paid €5 each, with the kids going free if under 12.

There is a 20 minute video giving the history of the castle just off the entrance. There are also hourly guided tours, however u are free to explore at your own leisure...which is probably better if you have young kids. Off the courtyard there are a few buildings to explore before you follow a lone way tour of the castle and battlements. Each room has different material and is well presented. There is a small garden off the courtyard with great views of the lake. Well...

What an amazing spot, I had driven past on previous visits to Sligo but was inspired by an article highlighting the amazing OPW locations all over Ireland which have been made free to enter for the summer.

It's a stunning location, no access to indoors with covid restrictions but there's still plenty to see. A lovely spot to sit on the shores of Lough Gill and take it all in

It's a reasonable amount of parking but I could imagine it filling up at busy periods.

Toilets were immaculate.

There's a lovely green area behind the house and it's the ideal spot to take in the views of the lake.

The staff were wonderful in directing everyone and welcoming us.

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Proud to be Irish. Four of us visited Parke’s Castle, Dromahaire, yesterday. I remember it as an ivy covered ruin in the 1950s-70s. Now it stands a miracle of transformation by the OPW 👏👏, using local materials and local craftsmen (carpenter Dinny 👏👏👏). Guide Daragh equals the great restoration work with a commentary that would be hard to equal.👍👏 Give yourself a treat, go there. Preferably sail there on the Rose of Innishfree from Doorly Park, Sligo. Lough Gill and the densely wooded surroundings will bring you to the heart of the young Yeats. An afternoon to remember, I...