Clontarf Castle
Clontarf Castle (Irish: Caisleán Chluain Tarbh) is a much-modernised castle, dating to 1837, in Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland, an area famous as a key location of the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. There has been a castle on the site since 1172. In modern times, it has functioned as a bar, cabaret venue, and hotel.
| Clontarf Castle | |
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Clontarf Castle from the front, showing 1837 core with modern lobby and other additions | |
| General information | |
| Location | 3 Castle Avenue |
| Town or city | Clontarf, Dublin, Dublin 3 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.364754°N 6.206675°W |
| Construction started | 1837 (current structure) |
| Completed | 2002? (latest modifications) |
| Website | |
| http://www.clontarfcastle.ie | |
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