MONKSTOWN CASTLE

Monkstown in south County Dublin takes its name from the fact that the lands were attached to St Mary’s Abbey in Dublin city. Founded around 1139 as a Benedictine house but adopting the Cistercian rule in 1147, St Mary’s was the wealthiest Cistercian monastery in Ireland throughout the late medieval period. This monastic attachment is reflected in the many street and other local names in Monkstown, but throughout the late medieval period the lands here were known by a different name, Carrickbrennan.

This Heritage Guide explores history and archaeology of the castle and the surrounding area.

This guide has been supported by funding from Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council.

Heritage Guides are included free with Archaeology Ireland subscriptions. Or can be purchased vis this website @ €5 each.