The Square - One of the finest Town Squares in Munster.

Desmond Banqueting Hall and Castle - Newcastle West's landmark feature dominates the southern of end of the town squre. It dates from the 15th century and has been recently restored and is open to the public, for guided tours May to September. The area in front of the banqueting hall was the site Protestant Church, built in 1777.

Castle Demesne - over 100 acres of parkland with numerous forms of flora and fauna as well as playing areas and sports fields.

Sli na Slainte - Walking trails which includes the Square and the Demesne.

Great Southern Trail - a walking trail developed along the disused railway line. It offers an interesting scenic walk between Newcastle West and Ardagh or Newcastle West and the Old Mill. Contact: Mike McDomhnaill on 069-62597.

Hill walks and wilderness areas - Situated in a valley, the town is surrounded by these amenities, e.g. Mullaghareirk Mountain Trails & Knockfierna Hill.

Churchtown Graveyard and Grotto

Old IRA Monument - situated opposite the church this monument commemorates 17 volunteers who were killed during the war of independence and Civil War 1916 - 1922. The monument was unveiled by President Sean T.O'Kelly in 1955.

Catholic Church - built in 1828 by Father Thomas Coll P.P. The local Landlord, the Earl of Devon gave the site with the parishioners providing voluntary labour in the building work.

Iron Footbridge - crossing over the river Arra the bridge is located opposite the church and was erected by Edward Curling, the Landlord's agent in Newcastle West from 1848 - 1874.

Famine Graveyard - located at the rear of St. Ita's Hospital. Many hundreds of people who died in the work house during the famine are buried there in unmarked graves. The cemetery is marked by a plain old cross and modern, limestone gates sculptured by Cliodna Cussen, showing scenes from the famine and commissioned by the Famine Cemetery Committee.

St. Bridget's Well - located in Shanagarry on the Killarney Road.

Carnegie Library - located in the Market Yard this impressive building was built by the Carnegie Trust and founded by the Scottish / philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The building housed a secondary school for many years. It is now a busy commercial centre.