“‘They don’t build castles, they don’t do this, they don’t do that’—and this narrative was accepted until things started to change a few decades ago.” In fact, explains Finan, no high medieval power ...

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 ...

Bunratty Castle in County Clare stands as one of Ireland's most meticulously preserved medieval fortifications. This imposing structure, a testament to 15th-century architecture, gives visitors an ...

Ireland has more than 30,000 castles - more than even the most ardent of history-hunters could possibly see in a lifetime. These ancient structures offer travelers a special glimpse into Irish ...

Clonony Castle is advertised as a three-bedroom, two-bathroom "detached property" near Shannon Bridge in Offaly. The property has been a "prominent landmark since the 1490s" when it was constructed by ...

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 ...

Perched dramatically on the cliffs of County Antrim, Dunluce Castle has long been a symbol of Ireland's turbulent medieval past, but 2026 marks a pivotal year for this historic landmark. With full ...

Oak Hall in Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland, has a world-wide reputation for its extravagant lodging. The castle has played host to myriad high-profile events, including James Bond actor Pierce ...

DUBLIN, Ireland — The image of majestic stone castles rising from rolling green fields is a romantic one, a fantasy held by many travelers who dream of Ireland. But that image is a reality all over ...

GALWAY, Ireland, April 20 (Reuters) - When Irishman Barry Haughian and his Spanish wife Lola watched Ukrainians flee their homes but had no space to help in their house in Madrid, they decided to ...