Parke’s Castle is situated 8 miles east of Sligo town on the road to Dromahair. In the ownership of the Office of Public Works, Parkes Castle has been restored in recent years to give a full flavor of castle life in the 17th century. Admission includes an audiovisual presentation and activity packs for schools and individuals. Under the terms of the Free Educational Visits for Schools Scheme, certain qualifying school/educational visits are permitted free of charge provided certain conditions are met.