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Ballysaggartmore Towers
Lismore, Co. Waterford
Family friendly
Hidden gem
Free to visit
Rainy days
Free car parking
Dog friendly
Ballysaggartmore Towers are imposing gothic style buildings near Lismore in pleasant woodland walks with picnic areas.

Ballysaggartmore Towers are imposing gothic style buildings situated near Lismore in pleasant woodland walking and picnic areas. The magical towers provide a fairy tale setting which does not reflect the sad period in Irish History where extravagance and starvation lived side by side.

They were constructed for an Anglo Irish Landlord, Arthur Keily-Ussher no later than 1834. He held an estate of approximately 8000 acres, the majority of which was rented to tenant farmers but he retained approximately 1000 acres as a personal demesne.

The Towers Built in 1850 by Arthur Kiely-Ussher for his wife, the extravagant gates were the only part of the castle to be built as money ran out soon after their completion. The Kiely-Ussher family then resided in a modest house on the grounds - since demolished the small castle is not open to the public.

Tips from locals

Walk the Trail to where it leads you to the fabulous Lodges at Ballysaggartmore.

Contact details
Southpark, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Visit duration

We recommend planning to spend 30 minutes to 1 hour here.

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