Glenveagh Castle
In a wild Donegal valley, Glenveagh Castle stands on the shores of Lough Veagh, facing the Derryveagh Mountains. Built of local granite…
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The Leap Castle
Leap Castle is a 15th-century fortress built on the outskirts of the town of Roscrea. It has a strange reputation as a…
Ashtown Castle
Would you like to take a stroll through Phoenix Park in the heart of Dublin? Don't miss its castle: Ashtown Castle is…
Cloughoughter Castle
Cloughoughter Castle is a superb ruined castle on a small island in Lough Oughter, 4 kilometers from the village of Killeshandra in…
The Elizabeth Fort
Passing through Cork? It would be a shame to miss the Elizabeth Fort, a 17th-century star-shaped fort whose history is closely linked…
Castle Ward
At Castle Ward, simply walking around the house is enough to step into another era — almost. On the entrance side, there…
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…
Athcarne Castle
If you love haunted castles steeped in history and mystery, then don't miss Athcarne Castle, a County Meath castle of dark and…
Desmond Castle
Adare's Desmond Castle (not to be confused with Kinsale's Desmond Castle) is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval castle…
Trim Castle
On the banks of the Boyne, Trim Castle cuts a silhouette that eight centuries have done little to soften: a massive keep,…
Dunseverick Castle
Dunseverick Castle is an ancient castle, now in ruins, built in County Antrim in Northern Ireland... Dunseverick Castle is located on a…
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…
The Three castle head
Discover one of Ireland's most beautiful ruined castles, Dunlough Castle! Set on cliffs overlooking the ocean, it's a breathtaking sight! Not to…
Lismore Castle
Lismore Castle is a superb Irish castle in County Waterford. Owned by the Duke of Devonshire, it was renovated from top to…
Doonagore Castle
Doonagore Castle is a privately-owned castle on the coast of County Clare. Magnificent, it boasts a breathtaking view of the ocean, and…
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…
Birr Castle
As majestic as it is unexpected, Birr Castle stands in the heart of Birr, an elegant town in County Offaly. Behind its…
Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle is a magnificent Irish fortress built in the town of Athlone (Co. of Westmeath). Still intact today, the castle has…
Raphoe Castle
Raphoe Castle is a ruined 17th-century castle in Donegal, near the village of Raphoe. Magnificent with its crenellated towers, this deserted site…
The Eask Tower
Eask Tower, located on the Dingle Peninsula, offers superb panoramic views of the most beautiful sites in the Ring of Kerry. Built…
Craggaunowen Castle
Located in County Clare, Craggaunowen Castle is a superb castle with an open-air archaeological museum. Original and well worth a visit! [...]
Moydrum Castle
Moydrum Castle is a ruined castle near the village of Moydrum, not far from the town of Athlone in County Westmeath. Built…
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…