newcastlewest desmond hall

The Geraldine Earls of Desmond founded the town of Newcastlewest in the late 13th century. Most of the surviving remains of the medieval town date back to the 15th century, including Desmond Hall, for although it was built earlier most of the building dates from this period.

The two-story building has a small turret at one corner and some well preserved window niches on the upper floor. The grounds also include ‘The Great Hall’, a one story banqueting hall.