Balief Castle (ruins)
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About this place
It is believed locally that the tower was built by William Marshal for Aoife.
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Updated 2026-11-15
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Balief Castle (ruins) is located in County Kilkenny, roughly 96 km (1h 25m drive) from Limerick and 140 km (2h 05m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Clomantagh Hill (2.2 km away).
Limerick96 km
~1h 25m driveDublin140 km
~2h 05m driveVideos
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