Built between 1612 and 1615 for Scottish planter Sir John Hume on the southern shore of Lower Lough Erne near Blaney, Tully Castle is a well-preserved example of an early Plantation-of-Ulster fortified house, with an adjoining bawn and a recreated 17th-century garden.
Visiting Tully Castle
Yes, Historic Environment Division (NI) managed, seasonal opening
"Built between 1612 and 1615 for Scottish planter Sir John Hume on the southern shore of Lower Lough Erne near Blaney, Tully Castle is a well-preserved example of an early Plantation-of-Ulster fortified house, with an adjoining bawn and a recreated 17th-century garden.."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Lough Eske Castle, 32.65 km away in Donegal Town — Castle site dating to 1474 associated with the O'Donnell clan; the standing building was rebuilt in 1861 after earlier structures were destroyed, then gutted by fire in 1939 before a full restoration reopened it as a hotel in 2007.
Nearest castle hotel · 32.65 km
Lough Eske Castle
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal · 5-star / luxury
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