Seat of the Pakenham family, Earls of Longford, since the 1650s, Tullynally was progressively Gothicised in the early 19th century by architects Francis Johnston and James Shiel into what is reputed to be the largest castle in Ireland still lived in as a family home. Its extensive gardens near Castlepollard are open to visitors alongside occasional castle tours.
Visiting Tullynally Castle
Yes, gardens open regularly, castle open seasonally
"Seat of the Pakenham family, Earls of Longford, since the 1650s, Tullynally was progressively Gothicised in the early 19th century by architects Francis Johnston and James Shiel into what is reputed to be the largest castle in Ireland still lived in as a family home."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Cabra Castle, 39.94 km away in Kingscourt — Built in 1795 on the site of an earlier round-tower castle (Cormey Castle), constructed in a mix of neo-Norman and Gothick styles.
