White Castle

White's Castle is a 16th-century tower house in Athy, County Kildare, Ireland. Built on the site of an earlier 15th-century castle, White's Castle was built to guard the main river crossing in Athy and was extended over successive centuries.

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Type: Castle
Description: 16th-century castle in Athy, Ireland
Also known as: “White’s Castle” and “Whites Castle”
Address: Leinster Street, Athy

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Athy Courthouse and Athy Town Hall.

Athy Courthouse

Courthouse

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Athy Courthouse is a judicial building in Emily Square, Athy, County Kildare, Ireland. The structure, which was previously used as a corn exchange, is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Athy Courthouse is situated 100 metres southeast of White Castle.

Athy Town Hall

Museum

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Athy Town Hall is a municipal building in Emily Street, Athy, County Kildare, Ireland. The building accommodated the offices of Athy Urban District Council until 1985, but is now used as a heritage centre. Athy Town Hall is situated 110 metres southeast of White Castle.

St Michael’s Roman Church

Church

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St Michael’s Roman Church is situated 190 metres northeast of White Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Athy and Kilberry.

Athy

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Athy is a town in County Kildare in the midlands of Ireland, 72 km southwest of Dublin. It's long been a quiet market and garrison town, expanding in the late 20th century as it became part of the Dublin commuter belt.

Kilberry

Village

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Kilberry is a village in County Kildare, Ireland. It is located on the R417 regional road in the valley of the River Barrow 4 km north of Athy. Rheban Castle lies to the west. Kilberry is situated 6 km north of White Castle.