Port An Dún
Port An Dún is a 9th-century relic on the island of Inishturk in County Mayo. Used by the Vikings, it overlooks the…
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The Dun An Oir Fort
Dun An Oir Fort was the site of a historic battle in Ireland. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, close to the village…
Dromoland Castle
Near Newmarket-on-Fergus in County Clare, the crenellated towers of Dromoland Castle rise from a wooded estate. Behind its medieval-looking silhouette lies a…
Enniscrone Cliffs Bath
Enniscrone Cliffs Bath is a beachfront building on the Enniscrone promenade in County Sligo. Rather atypical, this white building resembles a strange…
The Seanchaí: Kerry Writers Museum
Do you like Irish literature, and more specifically John B. Keane, Bryan Mac-Mahon, George Fitzmaurice, or Brendan Kennelly? The Seanchaí Museum invites…
Listowel Castle
Listowel Castle is one of the most massive castles in County Kerry. Built on a hillside in the very center of the…
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.…
Belleek castle
The superb Belleek Castleis a castle in County Mayo, Ireland. Built in 1831 on a 400-hectare estate, this magnificent site is steeped…
Adare Manor
If you’re looking to discover an authentic piece of Irish history while enjoying a luxurious getaway, look no further than Adare Manor.…
Rathfarnham Castle
Ireland is a country full of historical treasures, and Rathfarnham Castle, just outside Dublin, is a perfect example. Originally built as a…
The Ballysaggartmore towers
The Ballysaggartmore towers are two original towers in County Waterford. They were built in 1834 by Arthur Kiely-Ussher, a wealthy landowner who…
Dough castle
Dough Castle(Dumhach Ui Chonchuir in Gaelic) is an ancient Irish fortified tower. It is located near the small seaside village of Lahinch…
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…
Ballyhack Castle
Ballyhack Castle offers you a free tour of its main rooms and the chance to learn more about its history! Visit the…
Ballymalis Castle
Ballymalis Castle is a superb castle in County Kerry. Its rectangular tower, built on the banks of the Luane River, gives it…
The Scrabo Tower
Scrabo Tower is a superb tower in County Down, Northern Ireland. Built in the 19th century on a rocky outcrop, it offers…
The Doe Castle
Doe Castle is a strange castle built in the 16th century. With its distinctive tower, the château boasts a remarkably well-preserved fortified…