A genuine medieval tower house that you tour with its owner, who tells the castle's stories himself. It's billed as Ireland's most haunted castle, with a Bloody Chapel and a hidden dungeon, so the ghostly folklore is the main draw. There's no ticket office, tours are booked ahead, and the spooky content suits older children, roughly 8 and up. Ring ahead to arrange a visit.

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