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History
Kinnitty castle is steeped in history and there has always been
a ghostly presence in the castle.
The most famous ghost is a very friendly monk who is very tall
and is always dressed in black. His presence is felt in The Great
Hall of The O'Carroll's. This is because the Monks have been
here since 1100. He enjoys overseeing weddings and conferences
as he loves the laughs and fun that people have.
In 1922, as with many stately
homes in Ireland, the Castle was burned down by the Republican
forces. The Castle was rebuilt in 1928 and the Bernard family
lived there until 1946 when it was sold to Lord Decies who in
turn sold the Castle to The State in 1951. The State retained
ownership until it was purchased by the Ryan family in 1994 and
has since been transformed into a luxurious 37 bedroom hotel.
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