DiCamillo Companion
Ireland

Castle Matrix (Castle Mattress)

Rathkeale, near Limerick

Co. Limerick

Ireland

Circa Date: 1420 w/19th & 20th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

  • Built / Designed For: Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond

  • House Listed: Unknown

    Park Listed: Unknown

  • "Castle Ghosts of Ireland" (1996 - TV documentary).

  • Current Seat / Home of: O'Driscoll family; here since 1961.

    Past Seat / Home of: Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond, until 1468; James FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Desmond, 1468-87. Sir Thomas Southwell, 17th century; Southwell family here until the 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

New Search