Rathfarnham Castle is a popular visitor attraction in South Dublin. Four historic stable courtyards adjoin the Castle in a beautiful parkland setting; the south and central courtyards contain recently conserved protected structures whilst the north courtyards are brownfield sites previously used as a Council facility but are now vacant. The stables and courtyards are an important heritage asset within Rathfarnham village and are of architectural, historical and social significance. South Dublin County Council has been granted Part 8 planning permission for a development that will consist of the refurbishment and adaptive reuse of the existing buildings to provide mixed-use cultural, arts, café and retail uses. Accessible public transport and active-travel options including the nearby Dodder Greenway will be complemented by an extension to the current car parking provision. The Council have committed to making a significant investment in the provision of a new visitor destination facility at this location that will deliver a high-quality experience which will serve to complement Rathfarnham Castle and Demesne as a key tourism and local amenity.
More information on the development of the Castle Stables and Courtyard at Rathfarnham will follow shortly.
