Smithstown Castle (Ballynagowan Castle) – private holiday rental Grand Design Irish Castles – Smithstown Castle, Cloongarve, Kilshanny, Co. Clare, V95 NY90, Ireland – Destination – Tourist Info – Hours – Directions

December 2021 by Eric & Sandra Smith

My wife and I got married in September but couldn’t travel and the castle worked with us to reschedule in May with no problem at all. The caretakers Declan & Jade were very welcoming and always there if we needed them. The castle sits quietly on the countryside but is minutes from basically everything. We traveled all over the beautiful country but capped off every evening in this pristine, well preserved castle. There is no other experience that matches this and no better service than the team at Celticcastles.com! Thank you for the memories!!!

December 2021 by Madison Day

Private castle - looks very cool and in great condition but I couldn't get up close to it or go inside.

December 2021 by Jonny Miller

This castle is unreal beautifully restored to the finest detail and as comfortable as could be!

December 2021 by Michael Kollar

We spent a week here at the castle. It was an amazing time for family. We built a fire nightly and enjoyed the castle.

December 2021 by Blye Eastmond

This castle is amazing! We are staying here for three nights and I can't believe it! It is private though so the only way to see it is to book a stay. The staircase and fireplace are original, the lady that showed us around was so nice and told us everything about the castle. It was built in the 1500's and its still in its original form. There is a little binder full of info and 500 years of history. There is a washer/dryer, 3 bathrooms, an amazing grand hall, dining room, a kitchen with an oven/stove, fridge and dishwasher but I can't even name it all... There are little holes in the wall where they would shoot people with guns and a murderhole in the stairs, and the dining room table was made in the 1600's, and so much more! If you are in this area I highly recommend staying here.