The medieval village of Askeaton was once a stronghold of the Munster Geraldines, the Anglo-Norman Earls of Desmond. Today, the impressive ruins of Askeaton's Desmond Castle, in the centre of the town on a rocky island on the River Deel, dominates the town.
The Hell Fire Club (a gentleman’s club dating back to the mid-1700s) and the ruins of the well preserved 14th Century Franciscan Friary are also special features of the town.
A well equipped leisure complex and a service facility for camper vans are among the amenities available to visitors. Local guide Anthony Sheehy conducts tours of the town by appointment or through Askeaton Tourist Information Point.
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