Castlecomer Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Leinster, Ireland
About Castlecomer
The castle of the town's name was built by the Normans in 1171. In the medieval period the town was in the hands of the Brennan dynasty, and became industrial even at that stage through mining for iron ore and then coal from the "Castlecomer Plateau" strata. This upland area was poor for farming but good for forestry, which provided timber for pit props and charcoal for foundries. During the 17th century Plantations the Brennans were ousted and the land passed to Sir Christopher Wandesford (1592-1640). He ramped up production of coal and timber, brought over 600 workers from Yorkshire, laid out a new town to accommodate them, and built a fortified mansion in which to count his profits. He was promoted to Lord Deputy of Ireland shortly before his early death from a fever: his chances of sur
Top Attractions in Castlecomer
Explore the best things to see and do in Castlecomer:
- ★Castlecomer Discovery Park
- ★Castlecomer Golf Club
- ★Church of the Immaculate Conception
- ★St Mary's Church
Where to Stay in Castlecomer
- 🏨Avalon House Hotel
- 🏨Damerstown Farmhouse B&B
- 🏨Wandesforde House
Castlecomer Travel Guide Sections
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