Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine

Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine

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3.5
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littleowlivia
Toronto, Canada111 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Couples
Just got back from a nice visit to Desmond Castle/Wine Museum.

The staff were great - well informed and very friendly. They started by giving a overview for a few minutes about what the building was used for through the ages and then we were able to freely walk through.

The place is full of history, and the detailed signage allows you to enjoy a walk through even without a guided tour.

I was much more interested in the castles use as a prison rather than the wine aspect but I still enjoyed learning about Ireland's role in wine's history.

The only downside I can find is that it is rather small - you can walk through and see and read everything in 15 mins or so.

Admission is free on the first Wednesday of every month - take advantage of that if you can.

Overall great experience - perhaps not worth paying for.
Written August 2, 2017
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Cbanga
Orlando, FL256 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a interesting, but limited attraction. You can see it in about 30 minutes or less with the self-guided tour as well as some insights offered by the staff. There is no where to park near the castle, you must walk to it on foot. It is on a very narrow Street in the old section of the town.
Written September 1, 2016
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EddieC566
Christchurch, New Zealand173 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2014 • Friends
A small place by any standards but worth an hour, possibly more.

What is so good here is that for a very small admission fee, the chat with staff is almost worth the price of the admission. The gentleman we spoke with (and paid our money to) was so knowledgeable and so keen to share it.

A great start to a small tour.

as you go round you would have to feel sorry for anyone imprisoned here and there were quite a few. Cold, wet and miserable conditions with little chance of escape.

The upstairs floors have a history of Irish families who fled Ireland to France and the New World territories to establish vineyards, Families such as Hennessy who started Hennessy cognac in France.
Some of the finest vineyards and Chateau were started by Irish families (little known) such as Chateau Lynch-Bages, and Chateau Leoville-Barton. Chateau Clark, Chateau Dillon and Chateau Margaux to name only a few. Staggering really to see just how much the Irish heritage plays it part in wine today.

Small and up a side street.... you might almost go past it - dont......go in an spend an hour or more for such a tiny admission fee.
Written November 13, 2014
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Jessica L
Champlin, MN223 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Friends
We saw signs for the building. We found the building. We couldn't find a main door, and saw no signs saying it was closed, or under construction, or anything. The website said it had been under construction but had been due to be re-opened. Obviously, it wasn't. Just disappointing that we wasted vacation time trying to figure it out.
Written August 2, 2019
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Nancy017
Pleasanton, CA40 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Couples
Enjoyed spending sometime visiting the Desmond Castle. Since we are from California we were very interested in the Wine Museum - it did not disappoint. Worth the walk up the hill to see Desmond Castle.
Written September 2, 2014
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tattoo7
cork66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2012
This has a great historical story, great experience, very interesting place, well worth a visit, I have been there three times so far,this is a place I always take my visitors for part of a day out activity.
Written October 23, 2012
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Pixie M
Speightstown, Barbados6 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2012 • Couples
Tucked away at the top of a steep incline we learded more about the history of the town but also of the Irish who went abroad, especially to France and became famous wine merchants and wealthy families. Some of the names will astonish you.
Written October 2, 2012
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hinghamgirl
Brewster, MA12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2012 • Couples
you will learn alot about the connection between wine and Ireland
Written July 16, 2012
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Smilero
Ireland51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2011
If any of you are interested in the links between Irish people and the wine trade you must visit the exhibition here. I was amazed at the number of Irish people who set up wine trade abroad but who also emigrated and set up or bought vineyards abroad also.
Really worth a visit.
Written August 16, 2011
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POD521
Albury, Australia575 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
While the castle wasn't open when we visited the building itself is a nice little urban castle which appears to be in pretty good condition. I like castles so I liked Desmond Castle and thought it was worth the visit.
Written April 28, 2018
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