• S1 Ep9: D1 YC Parkes Castle and Wild Rose waterbus

  • Aug 11 2022
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S1 Ep9: D1 YC Parkes Castle and Wild Rose waterbus

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  • Non Yeats POI: Parkes Castle. GPS location 54.264611, -8.33396 

    A restored plantation castle of the early 17th century, picturesquely situated on the shores of Lough Gill, once the home of Robert Parke and his family. The Courtyard grounds contain evidence of an earlier 16th century Tower House structure once owned by Sir Brian O'Rourke who subsequently was executed at Tyburn, London in 1591. The Castle has been restored using Irish oak and traditional craftsmanship. Access for visitors with disabilities to ground floor. 

    Next to the castle is the Wild Rose waterbus which takes you out on Lough Gill. George McGoldrick is your affable host on this one hour trip. It sails daily at 12.30, 3.30, 4.30 and 6.30, but check in advance lest there be a change of plan - Mobile:+353872598869

    Opening Hours:
    9th April - 30th Sept: Daily 10.00 - 18.00
    Last admission 45 minutes before closing  
    Average Length of Visit:  1 Hour

    DIRECTIONS: This is the last proper stop off on Day One of the tour. If heading back in to Sligo, take a left after the car park and we'll have some poetry for you along the way.
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