Tully Castle
These impressive remains of a fortified house and bawn are set on beautiful Tully Point and were first documented in 1619, shortly after being built for the Hume family, who lived there until 1641. However, the castle was attacked and burned on Christmas Eve in 1641 by Rory Maguire who massacred its inhabitants some time later. It has never been lived in since.
For the past 350 years it has remained ruined and desolate. In the 1970s the site was cleared of ivy and growth revealing the paths of an old garden.
On the current site, a 17th century style garden has been recreated for visitors to enjoy while the ruins are also very impressive. An abandoned farmhouse, just a short stroll along a pathway from the Castle, has been restored as a visitor centre and contains an exhibition telling local stories relating to the castle.
Opening Times as follows:
1 October 2011 to 30 March 2012 - Sundays only 12 noon – 4pm.
In special circumstances the site may be opened on request outside of these hours. Please contact the numbers below to discuss your requirements.
Admission is free.
Disabled access is limited due to the historic nature of the property. Please contact our staff on 028 6862 1588 for further information.
Booking and queries:
For information on visits to Tully Castle, please contact NIEA on 028 9054 6552.
There is a public jetty south east of the castle and visitor centre. There is a footpath from the car park to the visitor centre and Castle. The garden and bawn have original paving and cobbled paths within. The Castle interior is not accessible to wheelchair users. There is a steep path and steps from the jetty to the castle which may be inaccessible for wheelchair users and problematic for those with walking difficulties.
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Features
- Access to Visitors Centre and toilets partially DDA compliant
- Guided tours available
- Visitor centre
- Exhibition
- Audio-visual room
- Limited wheelchair access
- Toilets / disabled toilets
- Picnic area
- Parking near visitor centre
