Parke's Castle OPW

Parke's Castle OPW A restored plantation castle of the 17th century, picturesquely situated on the shores of Lough Gill. Access for visitors with disabilities to ground floor.

The Courtyard grounds contain evidence of an earlier 16th century Tower House structure once owned by Sir Brian O'Rourke who subsequently was executed at Tyburn, London in 1591. The Castle has been restored using Irish oak and traditional craftsmenship. Location: On the Sligo-Dromahair Road (R286), 11 km from Sligo Town or 7 km from Dromahair

Guided Tours: Available on request; Maximum No: 25; Du

ration: 40 Minutes

Leaflet/Guide book: English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Photography / Video allowed: Not allowed in the interior of the Castle but allowed on grounds (non commercial). Permission required for commercial photography

Bracelet found on the main road close to Parke's Castle. If it is yours please contact us at the castle on 0719164149.
01/06/2026

Bracelet found on the main road close to Parke's Castle. If it is yours please contact us at the castle on 0719164149.

The last day of May and no sign of sunshine today but the recent good weather has brought out some wonderful colour in o...
31/05/2026

The last day of May and no sign of sunshine today but the recent good weather has brought out some wonderful colour in our flower pots at the castle!
📷Siobhán
Heritage Ireland Wild Atlantic Way

25/05/2026
Chair Yoga at the castle.We were delighted to host our chair yoga event this morning as part of the . Many thanks to Gra...
25/05/2026

Chair Yoga at the castle.
We were delighted to host our chair yoga event this morning as part of the . Many thanks to Grainne (yoga instructor)from and to all the participants who came along and took part. The sun was out and even the sand martin and swallows made an appearance!
📷Siobhán (OPW Head Guide)
Heritage Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works

Thank you to everyone who came along to join with us to celebrate Biodiversity Week. Heritage Ireland Biodiversity Irel...
25/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to join with us to celebrate Biodiversity Week.
Heritage Ireland Biodiversity Ireland
📷Siobhán

Bringing a little sunshine into the castle this morning!📷Siobhán. Heritage Ireland
24/05/2026

Bringing a little sunshine into the castle this morning!
📷Siobhán.
Heritage Ireland

We were delighted to welcome St Patricks N.S. Calry, Sligo to the castle for National Biodiversity Week. Thank you to al...
22/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome St Patricks N.S. Calry, Sligo to the castle for National Biodiversity Week. Thank you to all the children and teachers for coming along and celebrating Aquatic Biodiversity with us.From all the team at Parke's Castle OPW.
We look forward to seeing you all soon again.
Heritage Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works

Happy World Bee Day!Heritage Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works
20/05/2026

Happy World Bee Day!
Heritage Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works

🐟Biodiversity at the castle!🐟Drumlease NS enjoyed their visit to Parke's Castle yesterday. They attended an aquatic wor...
20/05/2026

🐟Biodiversity at the castle!🐟
Drumlease NS enjoyed their visit to Parke's Castle yesterday. They attended an aquatic workshop and were given a guided tour of the house and grounds.
Thank you to all the children from 4th and 5th class and their teachers from all the OPW Guide team at Parke's Castle OPW
📷Siobhán (OPW Head Guide)
Heritage Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works

Biodiversity Event at Parke's Castle with .Many thanks to everyone who came along to Parke's Castle yesterday evening f...
20/05/2026

Biodiversity Event at Parke's Castle with .
Many thanks to everyone who came along to Parke's Castle yesterday evening for a wonderful event to celebrate Biodiversity by the lake. Thank to Kevin from for his very interesting presentation. Then it was out to the battlements and the green area to see the swallows, sand martins and the bats.
Thanks to Rob and Fiona for showing us their collection of moths including the peppered, emperor and poplar.
📷Siobhán (OPW Head Guide)
Heritage Ireland

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Five Mile Bourne
Leitrim
LEITRIM

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071 916 4149

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