History

  Rockstown Castle (in Irish, Caisleán Bhaile na Carraige) is a ruined 15th-century tower house, located near the village of Ballyneety [1, 2].
  Although it is difficult to find online historical details about this castle, interesting architectural details are provided in [3]. Built on a rocky outcrop, Rockstown well survived to the historical events and adverse weather conditions, despite some minor damages on the front side [3]. Although the first floor has collapsed, the staircase allows to reach the higher floors and the top of the castle, from where the visitor can enjoy a breathtaking views over the Limerick countryside, north of Lough Gur [3, 4].
  As for many other castles, there is a secret story about Rockstown that we should not tell about [2]. A treasure was hidden under the western window of the castle. It was a matter of fact that local farmers were wealthy and prosperous. This proves that the tale was actually true! But please, for no reason tell this to anyone.

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Unexpectedly beautiful!
We visited Rockstown Castle ourselves around 2020, when access was possible.
At the time, the castle could be reached by following a path through a small forest and then walking up a gentle hill. It was a relatively short walk.
  Please note that this information is now historical. Rockstown House and Castle have recently been privately purchased and the new owners have confirmed that the castle and surrounding lands are no longer open to the public. Visitors should not enter the property or attempt to access the castle.
The owners have made this decision both to protect their privacy and because the castle has suffered damage over the years, including graffiti and damage to some of the original stonework.
We have therefore retained our account of our earlier visit for historical and informational purposes, but please do not follow the directions above as access is no longer permitted. We ask readers to respect the owners’ wishes and the historic site.