Rossmore Castle, County Monaghan
Rossmore Castle was once the magnificent centrepiece of the Rossmore estate, the landscape that today forms Rossmore Forest Park near Monaghan town. Although the castle itself no longer stands, its story remains an important part of the history and character of the park.
Visitors exploring Rossmore today can still discover surviving remains and estate features that provide a glimpse into the period when the grounds were home to the Rossmore family and formed part of a large country estate.
The Rossmore Estate
A Grand Country Estate
The castle stood within an extensive landscaped estate of woodland, lakes, gardens and estate buildings. Many features associated with this historic landscape can still be found throughout Rossmore Forest Park.
The Westenra Family
Rossmore Castle became closely associated with the Westenra family, the Barons Rossmore. Their story is woven into the history of the estate and into surviving features such as the Rossmore Mausoleum.
What Remains Today?
The loss of the castle did not erase the history of Rossmore. Traces of the old estate survive throughout the forest, allowing visitors to explore a landscape shaped by generations of estate life.
- Remains associated with Rossmore Castle
- The Rossmore Mausoleum
- The historic walled garden
- Old estate water and engineering features
- Woodland, lakes and routes associated with the former estate
- Other hidden ruins and historic features throughout the park
Discover Rossmore Castle on a Guided Tour
Rossmore Heritage Tours helps visitors discover the story behind Rossmore Castle and the wider estate while walking through Rossmore Forest Park. Seeing the surviving locations in person makes it easier to understand how the modern forest park developed from this remarkable historic landscape.
Along the way, visitors can discover the castle remains, monuments, woodland, lakes and lesser-known estate features while hearing the local history and stories connected with Rossmore.