Ardfinnan CastleWho Built Ardfinnan Castle? Prince John and the Norman Hold on the Suir
Ardfinnan Castle was raised around 1185 on the orders of Prince John, the future King of England, to command the crossing of the River Suir. Here is the story of its building.
Ardfinnan CastleWhere Is Ardfinnan? Location, Roads and How to Get There
Where is Ardfinnan? A village in south Tipperary on the River Suir and the R665, 10 km from Cahir and 14 km from Clonmel. Roads, buses, trains and airports.
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The Knights Templar at Ardfinnan Castle: What the Sources Say
Did the Knights Templar hold Ardfinnan Castle? What is documented, what is tradition, how the order was suppressed in 1307-12, and what became of Ardfinnan afterwards.
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Is Ardfinnan Castle Open to the Public? What You Can Visit Instead
No, Ardfinnan Castle is a private residence and is not open to the public. Here is where to see it from the bridge, and which Tipperary castles you can enter.
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Ardfinnan Castle: History, How to Visit, and What to See
Ardfinnan Castle, Co. Tipperary, was raised in 1185 by Prince John above the Suir. Its history, the Templars, Cromwell's siege, and where to see it today.
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Ardfinnan Bridge: One of Ireland's Oldest River Crossings
Ardfinnan's long stone bridge over the Suir sits on a crossing used since at least 1311. Its history, arches and the best view of the castle above it.