Kylemore Castle
Built on the shores of Lough Pollacapall, amid the wild landscapes of Connemara, Kylemore Castle seems to sit between water, woodland and…
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The Coolbawn House
Coolbawn House is an old mansion in County Wexford, Ireland. A mecca for Dark Tourism, it’s known for being haunted, and attracts…
Dunguaire Castle
Standing on a rocky promontory on the shores of Galway Bay, Dunguaire Castle is one of Ireland’s most photographed castles. Its tall…
Clifden Castle
Clifden Castle is an ancient ruined manor house located to the west of the town of Clifden in Ireland. Lost in the…
Donegal Castle
Donegal Castle is a superb 15th-century castle in County Donegal. Built by a wealthy Irish family, the castle is in exceptional condition,…
Dunsandle Castle
Dunsandle Castle is a superb castle built in 1574. Open to the public, it offers a complete tour of the site, as…
Bunowen Castle
Bunowen Castle is a ruined fortress in Gaway County, in the heart of Connemara. Now in ruins, it still boasts imposing architecture…
O’Brien Castle
O'Brien Castle, a 14th-century tower, stands on the Irish island of Inisheer (in the Aran Islands archipelago). One of the island's major…
Ballynahinch Castle
Ballynahinch Castle is an architectural marvel! Now converted into a 4-star hotel, the building is lost amidst 450 hectares of forest, rivers…
Renvyle Castle
Renvyle Castle is one of Connemara's finest ruined castles. Magnificent, it was built right on the ocean, near White Strand beach. It…
Aughnanure Castle
Aughnanure Castle is a must-see in the region for those who love ruined castles, full of charm and legend. Set on an…
Drumharsna Castle
Drumharsna Castle is a pretty 16th-century Irish tower house near Ardrahan in County Galway. Magnificent in its own right, it tells a…
The Cromwell Fort
Cromwell Fort is a former military fortress, built on the orders of Oliver Cromwell. Situated by the sea on the island of…
Athenry Castle
Athenry Castle is a magnificent fortress built in the heart of the town of the same name. Open to visitors, the château…
Gleninagh Castle
Gleninagh Castle is one of those gigantic ruined fortresses that haunt Ireland’s highlands. Located in County Galway, this 16th-century square tower was…
Lynch’s Castle
Lynch's Castle is a former Galway castle, located right in the city center. Converted into a bank, the building is well worth…
Doughiska Castle
Doughiska Castle is a 16th-century Irish castle in Galway's Merlin Woods Park. In ruins, the building is sumptuous, and has a serious…
Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle is a castle in Donegal town, dating back to 140, and now converted into a 5-star hotel. An architectural…
Ferns Castle
Ferns Castle is a superb 13th-century ruined Irish castle. Although only a few sections of the walls remain, the castle is a…
Arkin Castle
From the quay at Cill Éinne, on the south-east coast of Inis Mór, look west to spot the remains of Arkin Castle.…
Terryland Castle
Terryland Castle is a 13th-century Irish castle built by the De Burgo (Burke) family. Located in the city of Galway, it was…