Dunguaire Castle is a popular stop on west Ireland tours. Find out where it’s located, why it’s famous, and what to expect ...

Leamaneh Castle ruins are a quick, free stop in the Burren. Find out where to see this atmospheric Irish castle and what to ...

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 ...

Europe has many historic castles to explore as a tourist, but what about the castles you can actually "live" inside? Here are ...

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 ...

Oak Hall in Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland, has a world-wide reputation for its extravagant lodging. The castle has played host to myriad high-profile events, including James Bond actor Pierce ...

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 ...

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 ...