For almost everyone visiting Ireland staying in an Irish castle is a dream! Here are some of the top Irish castles in the West of Ireland to stay in and a little insight into their rich histories.

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 ...

Ireland is full of wonder... and a surprising number of castles. Here's how to book a stay at historical, Medieval digs around the country.

If you’ve ever dreamed that you’re an aristocrat languishing in your silk stockings, enjoying the ennui in your country pile, you’ve dreamed of Ashford Castle, an 800-year-old manor in County Mayo. It ...

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 ...

Rising above the River Nore, Kilkenny Castle is one of Ireland’s most impressive and beautifully restored castles. Dating back to the 12th century, it has played a central role in Irish history for ...

With over 4,000 castle on the Emerald Isle, you don’t have to look far for the royal treatment in Ireland. However, not all castles are created equal, nor have they all been turned into stately hotels ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel. Visitors to Ireland often want a castle experience, and there ...

Save with CIE Tours on round-trip airfare when you book select guided tours or private driver vacations to the Emerald Isle.

From grand medieval castles to chic boutique hotels ...

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 ...

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