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 ...

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 ...

The rugged landscape of Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland, inspired us to round up our favorite Irish castles. The show has brought a new tourism industry to the country, which now includes ...

The ancient castle was built in the 13th century and is one of the most impressive and well-preserved castles in Ireland, on ...

Standing tall on a rocky island on the River Suir is Cahir Castle- one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles ...

On the outskirts of the Burren in County Clare, the ruins of Leamaneh Castle stand gloomily alone in the middle of private farmland. Abandoned since the 18th century, this once-imposing fortress can ...

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 ...

History enthusiasts, people who want to sleep where royalty has stayed, and fans chasing connections with hit television shows like "Bridgerton." Those are some of the types of travelers a new ...

Planning a horror or Gothic-themed wedding and looking for a unique spot to exchange vows? Ireland has no end of centuries-old castles, cursed manor houses and haunted hotels. For the adventurous ...

Standout meals in Ireland often come with remarkable settings, such as train stations transformed into taverns or castles serving fine dining in woodland surroundings. These locations reflect ...

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 ...