Classiebawn Castle is a country house built for the 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784–1865) on what was formerly a 4,000-hectare (10,000-acre) estate on the Mullaghmore Peninsula near the village of …

Dec 30, 2024 · Classiebawn Castle was commandeered by the Irish Free State Army during the rebellion and was used primarily as an army barracks. A flag was flown and the army protected the …

Aug 22, 2022 · Can you go inside Classiebawn Castle? Unfortunately, as the castle is located upon 3,000 acres of private land, you can’t get close to it, let alone go inside.

Apr 18, 2025 · Classiebawn Castle is one of Ireland’s most striking landmarks, perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in County Sligo. Best known for its royal connections, tragic past, and stories of …

Showing the victorians' confidence that adding a building can make the landscape even better. The whole drive round the Mullaghmore peninsula is a series of panoramas. Classiebawn is a …

Classiebawn Castle stands as a majestic testament to architectural grandeur and historical depth on the Mullaghmore Peninsula near the village of Cliffoney, County Sligo, Republic of Ireland.

Up to the time of the Irish Rebellion, Classiebawn Castle was used extensively by the owners as a shooting lodge in winter, and for fishing and holidays in the summer. The shooting rights are still …

The castle was commissioned in 1860 for 3rd Viscount Palmerston, statesman and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Baronial castle was built with brown-yellow sandstone brought in by boat …

Set on a hill overlooking the village of Mullaghmore, Classiebawn Castle is an Irish castle in County Sligo. It’s like something out of a fairy tale, set against the rugged coastline of Ireland, with …

Showing the victorians' confidence that adding a building can make the landscape even better. The whole drive round the Mullaghmore peninsula is a series of panoramas. Classiebawn is a …