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 ...

Ireland is known for its lush green countryside, "forty shades of green", friendly people, and of course, ancient history reaching back 8,000 years. There's little wonder there are so many castles and ...

Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Built in the 13th century, Cahir Castle is one of Ireland’s ...