Castles in Ireland

The best Irish castles and castle hotels in Ireland. Learn about castles stays, castle tours, and Ireland castle vacation packages.

History

800-year-old Norman chain mail discovered in garden shed in Longford

History

800-year-old Norman chain mail discovered in garden shed in Longford

The chain mail, which is known as a hauberk, was stored in a garden shed in County Longford until the person who discovered it attended a Norman People event at a local tourist attraction.

Things to do in Ireland

Could Tipperary be the top romantic destination in Ireland?

Things to do in Ireland

Could Tipperary be the top romantic destination in Ireland?

For couples looking for a romantic escape, Tipperary, with its castles, abbeys and lakeside strolls is a dream-like destination.

History

When nationalists burned down an Irish castle during IRA hunger strikes

History

When nationalists burned down an Irish castle during IRA hunger strikes

A group of four men doused petrol over the main rooms of Killeen Castle in County Meath in the early hours of the morning on May 16, 1981, to highlight the cause of Bobby Sands and other republican prisoners at Long Kesh Prison.

Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland relishing fairy tale Ireland while filming 'Epic'

Entertainment

Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland relishing fairy tale Ireland while filming 'Epic'

Sarah Hyland has been sharing behind-the-scenes snaps from 'Epic' while filming in Ireland.

Dream homes

Historic Irish castle for sale in Co Galway

Dream homes

Historic Irish castle for sale in Co Galway

Cregg Castle in Corrandulla, Co Galway is just nine miles outside of Galway City.

Dream homes

Dream of an Irish home worthy of Game of Thrones? It could be yours

Dream homes

Dream of an Irish home worthy of Game of Thrones? It could be yours

This Carlow castle looks like something straight out of Game of Thrones.

Roots

Free entry to Irish heritage sites for the rest of the year

Roots

Free entry to Irish heritage sites for the rest of the year

With the easing of restrictions and inter-county travel possible once more, the OPW has shared some welcoming news for history and heritage lovers.

Travel

Four hotels in Ireland have been named among Europe’s top resorts

Travel

Four hotels in Ireland have been named among Europe’s top resorts

The results of Condé Nast Traveller's 33rd annual Readers' Choice Awards included four of Ireland's top hotels.

History

Irish castle brings you back in time with the day-to-day Lord of the Castle experience

History

Irish castle brings you back in time with the day-to-day Lord of the Castle experience

A Roscommon man's incredible journey and his passion project renovating an Irish caste to a luxury guest house, Cloontykilla Castle

News

Locals battle to save Irish castle being destroyed by vandals

News

Locals battle to save Irish castle being destroyed by vandals

The monument was restored but was recently damaged once more

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