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 ...

Here are some of Ireland's oldest castles. Apparently, there are about 30,000 castles in Ireland so we decided to break down some of the best. Irish castles are among those at the forefront of the ...

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 ...

Aerial view of Sheen Falls Lodge in County Kerry, Ireland - Ireland has become one of the most LGBTQ+ welcoming destinations in the world According to a new MyBaggage study—a company specializing in ...

Few sights spark the imagination more than that of an ancient castle rising above the mystical Irish countryside. And with more than 30,000 castles and castle ruins dotting the emerald landscape, the ...

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. But that image is a reality all over the island nation – ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Dobson is a full-time luxury travel writer based in Italy. For years, my mother instilled in me a great passion for my ...

Reporting from Kilmaine, Ireland — Ireland is a proudly haunted island, its landscape defined by ancient cairns and standing stones, by ruined abbeys, castles and cottages. The spectral comes in many ...

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 ...