A Conservation and Restoration project.
Scariff Bay,
Lough Derg,
Co. Clare.
Castlebawn 1840... 
...Castlebawn Today
Nestling on a small island on Lough Derg, close to the shoreline in Scariff Bay, is the ruin ot a 16th century Towerhouse, known as Castlebawn. Built by the McNamaras, about 1540, blown-up in 1827, now restored and opened to the public.
Opening Times: July - August. Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 6 p.m.
For opening times outside these hours. Contact: 087 2920880
Charge: Adults €8, Children €4
Tea / Coffee available also.
As Castlebawn is on an island, access is by boat only.
You can avail of a boat-taxi service, close to Holy Island, or rent a lakeboat for a few hours.
Boat Contact: Ger Madden, Mountshannon, Co. Clare.
Tel: 061 921615, Mob: 086 8749710
Seperate Boat charge.