Donadea Castle & Gate Donadea Donadea Co Kildare Ireland Details NIAH Ref: N/A Date: 1700 - 1750 Rating: Regional Orig. Use: Castle/Fortified House Townland: Donadea County: Kildare Last Reviewed: August 2019 Criteria for Risk Suffering from neglect and/or poor maintenance Suffering from structural problems Abandoned ruin Assessment Condition of Structure: Ruinous Level of Risk: High Appraisal Donadea and its entrance gates are roofless shells. None of the original fabric remains other than the external walls. It is suffering from structural problems that could lead to full or partial collapse, and there is an immediate threat of further deterioration. Donadea is a shell of a castellated house belonging to the Aylmer Family of circa 1773 with later additions circa 1827 by Sir Richard Morrison. The castle was deroofed in the 1950s and now forms a focal point for the Coillte owned forest park. The main entrance is through an arched gateway with tower (pictured). The structures are of significant historic importance and requires conservation works to prevent further deterioration. Recommended Use Conservation Photograph Credit: theirishaesthete.com Manage Cookie Preferences