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 ...

Irish history, and the castles we see today, are a legacy of some 6,000 years of occupation from megalithic times when the Celts arrived here from mainland EuropeImpressive burial mounds such as ...

The image of majestic stone castles rising from rolling green fields is a romantic one, a fantasy held by many travelers who dream of Ireland. ... For an hour or a week, visit a castle in Ireland.

Ireland has more than 30,000 castles - more than even the most ardent of history-hunters could possibly see in a lifetime. These ancient structures offer travelers a special glimpse into Irish ...

Europe is full of historical sites and popular tourist destinations that draw millions of visitors every year. If you have been following our travels for the last 10 years, you probably know I'm ...

Five-star stays abound in Ireland, since many historic castles and estates have been transformed into luxury resorts. ... where the exotic gardens and 19th-century castle are free to visit.

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.