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 ...

If a man’s home is his castle, what if his castle is his hotel? In Ireland, such a stay isn’t mere hyperbole. A number of historic manors and estates offer swanky five-star accommodations within their ...

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 ...

Rising above the River Nore, Kilkenny Castle is one of Ireland’s most impressive and beautifully restored castles. Dating back to the 12th century, it has played a central role in Irish history for ...

Castles in Ireland will make your Irish vacation even more luxurious Traveling to Ireland this year? There's no shortage of wonderful and historic castles across the country that will help elevate ...

From Chuclainn and Finn McCool to the High King of Ireland and Oliver Cromwell, the legacy of our Irish ancestors' struggles lives on in this County Louth historic castle. Roche Castle, in County ...

CLIFDEN, Ireland -- A castle by any other name? Well, manor house just doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. There are numerous hotels in Ireland that claim castle heritage. And I was determined to ...

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 ...

From the cozy log fireplaces to the four-poster beds, Ballynahinch ticks every box when it comes to a castle stay. Just off the lobby, you’ll find a room filled with waxed jackets and Wellington boots ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel. Visitors to Ireland often want a castle experience, and there ...

Tales of Irish Castles is a documentary series featuring actor Simon Danley, exploring the rich historical heritage of Irish castles, providing in-depth insights into their past and significance. Here ...