Tullynally Castle Things to Know: 5 Fun Facts About this Proud Irish Landmark

Here we share Tullynally Castle things to know. First and formost, Tullynally Castle is located in County Westmeath in Leinster Province. It is one of the more impressive castles found in Central Ireland.

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To reach Tullynally Castle in your own vehicle from Dublin Airport, prepare for a journey of about 75 minutes. Getting there is a breeze along the M4 and then the R394 to Castlepollard and the Gothic walls of Tullynally Castle.

Tullynally Castle Things to Know: Why Visit?

Here are some fun facts about this remarkable Irish landmark. Hopefully they will entice you to pay a visit in person!

But if that’s not in the cards, you can always use them to impress your friends with your knowledge of one of Ireland’s largest inhabited castles.

Originally a Georgian country house, it was transformed over the centuries into a massive Gothic Revival estate, complete with towers, battlements, and an extraordinary network of gardens.
Tullynally has been home to the Pakenham family — later Earls of Longford — for more than 350 years, making it one of the longest continuously inhabited estates in Ireland.
The castle’s expansion in the early 19th century created over 120 rooms, which is why Tullynally is often described as more a “castellated mansion” than a medieval fortress.
Many interior rooms still contain original portraits, furniture, travel artifacts, and collections brought back from diplomatic service in India and China.
Inspired by those travels, the gardens include quirky Eastern features — such as a Tibetan garden, ornamental lakes, grottoes, and exotic plantings rare in Ireland at the time.
The estate spans 12 acres of gardens and woodlands, with scenic walking paths that make Tullynally especially popular among gardeners and photographers.
The Pakenham family still lives in part of the castle, adding a sense of authenticity and continuity you won’t find in many Irish estates.
Tullynally’s café and courtyard sit in the former stable yard, offering a quiet place to enjoy homemade treats after touring the grounds.
Guided tours are available on select days and often include stories from the Longford family’s centuries-long history.
Tullynally is sometimes used for concerts and cultural events, thanks to its atmospheric interiors and sweeping outdoor spaces.

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