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 ...

Birr Castle features the historic Great Telescope, award-winning gardens spanning 120 acres, and a Science Centre showcasing ...

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 ...

Brendan Vacations has introduced an itinerary that gives guests an immersive, private accommodations experience inside two castles in Ireland. The nine-day Legendary Castles Stay features three-night ...

History enthusiasts, people who want to sleep where royalty has stayed, and fans chasing connections with hit television shows like "Bridgerton." Those are some of the types of travelers a new ...

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 ...

Standout meals in Ireland often come with remarkable settings, such as train stations transformed into taverns or castles serving fine dining in woodland surroundings. These locations reflect ...

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 ...