Castle Gortnaclea Castle (ruins)
Gortnaclea Castle (ruins)
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About this place
Gortnaclea Castle (ruins) is a historic castle ruin located in County Laois.
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Updated 2026-11-15
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Getting There & Parking
Gortnaclea Castle (ruins) is located in County Laois, roughly 107 km (1h 35m drive) from Limerick and 119 km (1h 45m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Killeany Castle (ruins) (2.2 km away).
Limerick107 km
~1h 35m driveDublin119 km
~1h 45m driveVideos
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