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Lismore Castle Gardens

Castle & heritageGardens Waterford

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Lismore Castle is a castle located in the town of Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland. It belonged to the Earls of Desmond, the Earls of Cork, and then to the Cavendish family from 1753. It is currently the Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire. The first castle on the site was built in 1185, and replaced, twice, in the 16th century. It was largely rebuilt in the Gothic style during the mid-nineteenth century for the 6th Duke of Devonshire.

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Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
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