Lismore Castle

Lismore Castle (Irish: Caisleán an Lios Mhóir) is a castle located in the town of Lismore, County Waterford in the Republic of Ireland. It belonged to the Earls of Desmond, and subsequently to the Cavendish family from 1753. It is currently the Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire. It was largely re-built in the Gothic style during the mid-nineteenth century for The 6th Duke of Devonshire.

Lismore Castle
Caisleán na Leasa Móire
Lismore Castle, 2006
Lismore Castle
Location within Ireland
General information
Architectural styleVictorian
LocationLismore, County Waterford
CountryIreland
Coordinates52°08′26″N 07°55′57″W
Elevation43 m (141 ft)
Completed1851 (1851)
Owner
Website
lismorecastle.com
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