History & heritage in Lanesborough, Co. Longford.
- Type
- History & heritage
- Where
- Rathcline, Co. Longford
Rathcline Castle is a ruin a short drive south of Lanesborough, near the shore of Lough Ree. It includes a tower house and a walled bawn with square corner towers, built in several periods.
The site was home to the O’Quinn “Lords of Rathcline”, later passed to the O’Farrells and then to the Lane family, who gave Lanesborough its name. It was badly damaged in the wars of the 17th century and was largely derelict by 1800.
The castle stands on private land and isn’t open to the public, but the ruins make a striking sight from the road.
Good to know
Where is Rathcline Castle?
Rathcline Castle is at Rathcline, Co. Longford, Ireland, about 3km from Lanesborough. Lanesborough is on the N63 between Longford and Roscommon, where the River Shannon meets Lough Ree.
What else is there to do near Rathcline Castle?
Nearby you can visit Ballyboro Astro, Commons North Woodland Walk, Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns. See more things to do in Lanesborough at https://lanesborough.ie/.
Nearby
- Ballyboro Astro Wellness & fitness, 2.2km away
- Commons North Woodland Walk Walks & trails, 2.2km away
- Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns Clubs & societies, 2.3km away
- St Faithleach’s GAA Clubs & societies, 2.3km away