Places to See

The Coal Mining museum provides a fascinating tour through Castlecomer’s mining history.

Packed full of stunning jewellery and crafts from local designer makers, the craft yard also hosts workshops and events throughout the year.

Consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, the cave contains some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave. 

Beautiful woodland walk with a picnic area and very tame deer, a 10 minute drive from Castlecomer

A church has existed on the site of St. Mary's since at least 1374 AD. The date of its foundation is not known, but in 1374 Alexander, Bishop of Ossory, confirmed the Church of Castlecomer to the Prior and Canons …

This market house style courthouse was commission by lady Ann Wandesforde, Dowager Countess of Ormond to a design by  Henry Aaron Baker (1753-1836).  Having served Castlecomer in various judiciary and commercial capacities over the years, its octagonal cupola dovecote on …