Bunratty Castle is the last remaining castle on this site which began as a Viking trading camp in 970. Built in 1425 and restored in 1954, the castle is furnished with art and tapestries from the 15th ...

Dunguaire Castle is a popular stop on west Ireland tours. Find out where it’s located, why it’s famous, and what to expect ...

Few sights spark the imagination more than that of an ancient castle rising above the mystical Irish countryside. And with more than 30,000 castles and castle ruins dotting the emerald landscape, the ...

Ever dreamed of touring historic Irish castles and manors? This personalized and luxurious tour of Ireland will have you living like modern royalty during your stay. Since 1974 Specialized Travel ...

Reporting from Kilmaine, Ireland — Ireland is a proudly haunted island, its landscape defined by ancient cairns and standing stones, by ruined abbeys, castles and cottages. The spectral comes in many ...

For years, my mother instilled in me a great passion for my ancestral roots. Her remarkable enthusiasm towards researching our family’s Irish heritage led to amazing discoveries. A few Lords, a few ...

If you’ve ever dreamed that you’re an aristocrat languishing in your silk stockings, enjoying the ennui in your country pile, you’ve dreamed of Ashford Castle, an 800-year-old manor in County Mayo. It ...

Get ready to make like royalty in these incredible Irish castles that let you step back into history: They're all available for rent on HomeAway.com or Airbnb.com. For the ultimate Irish fairy-tale ...

St. Patrick likely wasn’t much of a partier , even as the day we celebrate him is full of indulgences. That said, if whiskey and Guinness and traditional Irish-American-style corned beef and cabbage ...

While the castle-owning crowd wasn’t initially keen on golf—James II and James III banned the game in Scotland in the 1400s—other sovereigns like Mary, Queen of Scots and Charles I didn’t hesitate to ...

Explore Kilkenny Castle in Ireland with this complete visitor guide covering history highlights, tours, and planning tips.