Castlemap

🇮🇪 Ireland

Castles near Drogheda

62 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Barmeath Castle, 12 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Dublin Castle — #207 of 7,738 worldwide — 42 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Clough Castle, founded 1000.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Ireland (47), Northern Ireland (15).

Within 25 km of Drogheda

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 18 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 15 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q207223.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Drogheda?

The Castlemap atlas maps 62 landmarks (36 castles · 2 fortresses · 9 palaces & châteaux · 15 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Drogheda, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Drogheda?

Barmeath Castle, a palace 12 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Drogheda?

Dublin Castle, ranked #207 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 42 km south from Drogheda.

What is the oldest castle near Drogheda?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Clough Castle, founded 1000 — 72 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Dublin (41 km) · Belfast (102 km) · Derry (156 km) · Waterford (170 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.