Ballyheigue Castle

Location

Ballyheigue Castle is situated at Castlelawn in County Kerry, Ireland.

History

The castle was built on the site of an earlier house in 1809. It is a ruined Tudor Gothic Revival style country house.

Architecture

The castle's architectural style is Tudor Gothic Revival. Its current layout is that of a ruined country house.

Historical Significance and Events

• Ballyheigue Castle has been the subject of multiple archaeological investigations, uncovering evidence of ancient settlement in the area, including ringforts, souterrains, holy wells, Bullaun stones, and fulacht fiadh sites.
• The local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club is Ballyheigue GAA.

Current Status and Use

The castle is currently a ruin, with no known current use.

Heritage Status

Ballyheigue Castle has been designated as a heritage site, with a heritage rating of 2.

Visiting Information

No visiting information is available for this location.