Dunguaire Castle closure makes international headlines as State fails to act
Thu, Sep 03, 2026
The prolonged closure of Dunguaire Castle has become an international story, after The New York Times highlighted the failure to reopen and protect one of Ireland’s most photographed historic landmarks.
In an article published on 28 August by the award-winning writer Dan Barry, the newspaper examines how one of the most recognisable castles on the Wild Atlantic Way, locked since 2023, has been allowed to remain closed while tourists arrive from around the world only to be turned away at the gate.
The piece has struck a chord far beyond Ireland. It has prompted a wave of readers to share their own memories of and affection for Dunguaire, drawing more than 160 comments from people who have visited the castle, been married nearby, or simply hold it dear as a symbol of the west of Ireland. The response underlines what the campaign has said from the start: this is a place people all over the world care deeply about.
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