Rock of Dunamase
Rock of Dunamase
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- Sandra HThompsonville, Michigan349 contributionsGreat Start to Our Irish Holiday!This was the first place that we visited on our way from Dublin to Dingle. A sprawling ruin, but absolutely worth a visit once. It's history is well worth a read. The views from the top of the hill are breathtaking.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 November 2023
- Ger DDublin, Ireland103 contributionsFabulous ViewsShort easy climb up to the top of the hill. Beautiful views all around the countryside especially on a clear day. Parking available outside the church directly opposite the access gate. Worth a visit.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 10 December 2023
- Trail662870686341 contributionHidden jemHard to believe how undervalued this place is. Its immensely impressive. Stopped off there today for my lunch break and had the place to myself. A proper hidden jem. Theres queues (and entry fee's) to far less worthy places. 100% worth a visit, at least once.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 18 April 2024
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machinmad
Yaxley, UK2,558 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Easy to find this castle ruin commands a fantastic view over the surrounding countryside. It’s interesting to see how thick the walls of this fort are as it gives you an impression of the strength of the place when it was inhabited. Read the info boards to gain an understanding of the castle’s history.
Written 7 June 2022
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Ana L
Navan, Ireland2,683 contributions
Aug 2020
I loved visiting this site. Not only the weather was clear and allowed for perfect views over the farmland, but I was impressed with the fortress. Nice little church on the other side of the road, too.
But be prepared: parking can be a nightmare!!!
But be prepared: parking can be a nightmare!!!
Written 6 August 2020
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Paul W
4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Kids still talking about the Viking castle a week later, favourite thing we did in Laois, Offaly & Westmeath. The castle and the keep are in great condition considering their age and exposed location, the views are spectacular. To the more mature observer it is very impressive but for kids it goes to a whole new level as it leaves so much to the imagination. The rock of Dunamase is effortlessly better than what you might expect it to be.
Written 17 July 2022
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Apr 2024 • Solo
Hard to believe how undervalued this place is. Its immensely impressive. Stopped off there today for my lunch break and had the place to myself. A proper hidden jem. Theres queues (and entry fee's) to far less worthy places. 100% worth a visit, at least once.
Written 18 April 2024
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Bernie S
Belfast, UK779 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We visited this site while staying overnight in Portlaoise. It is a very impressive site which has stunning views for miles. It is accessed from a small car park behind a church. The road signs to it end before you find it but Google maps can do the last bit. The path to the top is a gravel path which is steep in parts. For those with difficulty walking it might not be ideal nor for wheelchair access. For those with moderate difficulty in climbing heights it is possible. It is an old castle with an inner and outer keep. No toilets are available. Well worth a visit. It takes about an hour.
Written 17 July 2021
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Valentina R
County Dublin, Ireland36 contributions
Jan 2020
Amazing views from the top. Very interesting place as you can explore every bit of history it is held in the remaining rocks. From the picture it looked like it is going to be less then what it was! Quite a surprise and another great piece of Irish history.
Written 4 January 2020
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wallacejenkinsnm
30 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
The rock of Dunamase is spectacular. Standing a top a hill in the middle of nowhere. This makes it even more special. It is just left as it is. No money making schemes or charges to visit. A really special place. Loved it!!
Written 30 April 2023
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Ger D
Dublin, Ireland103 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Short easy climb up to the top of the hill. Beautiful views all around the countryside especially on a clear day. Parking available outside the church directly opposite the access gate. Worth a visit.
Written 10 December 2023
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ClaireTagi
County Tipperary, Ireland46 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Visited on New Years Eve. Very nice ruins to wander around and lovely views ro be had. It is a bit steep in places and could do with handrails being fitted to make it a bit more accessible.
Written 3 February 2020
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rubylass
cork203 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Breathtaking views and well worth stopping. Despite the fact that there are no facilities on site, it really does add to the experience. We visited with 2 very small kids and they loved running around the ruins. The views were spectacular and even thought it was busy when we visited we didn’t feel it was over crowded as there’s so much space. I would recommend anyone to visit if in the area.
Written 17 July 2021
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How long does it take to climb the mountain and so how much time would I allot for this site? Thank you
Written 12 April 2019
A couple of minutes... If in the area I highly recommend a 5 min drive from there to the historic ruins of Oughaval Church just down the Road near the bottom of the hill towards Stradbally. It was home to the Book of Leinster once...
Written 13 April 2019
For someone using a rental car, is the parking area seem safe enough? What if you have luggage in the car?
Written 8 May 2018
Hi jalene its a very small car park and you are right beside attraction so id say safe enough , as you climb you can see your car but it’s entirely up to each person have a pleasant trip
Written 9 May 2018
Is this site able to accommodate an electric scooter for someone who is disabled?
Written 23 July 2017
I had torn my achilles - while in Ireland. I managed to hobble up most of the way. Not to the top - but far enough. An electric scooter would have been awesome to have.
Written 17 January 2018
Is there a fee to visit the site. I am considering adding it to my group trip for next year.
Written 19 October 2015
No fee on visiting the Rock of Dunamase. Well worth visiting as it is only 4 - 5 minutes from the motorway. If you have additional time on your visit there is a beautiful monastic site and heritage centre at Timahoe 10Km south of the Rock of Dunamase. A facebook page dedicated to the Rock of Dunamase and county laois history and heritage is up and running.
Written 22 October 2015
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