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.

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Said to be the most photographed of Ireland’s castles, it has a 75-foot traditional Irish tower. The castle was bought and repaired in the early 1920s by Oliver St. John Gogarty, a famous ...

Embark on a deluxe Irish castle and manor tour with Specialized Travel Services. During your trip to Ireland, a professional guide will be by your side to share local knowledge and enjoy the ...

Family vacations can benefit from staying at a place with some history. Nov. 27, 2009, 2009 — -- Question: I am planning my family's first trip to Ireland next summer. We will have only one ...

3. Stay in a castle. Staying in a castle that has been converted into a comfy hotel is better than any Disney vacation. Many castle hotels in Ireland are surprisingly affordable and offer all ...

Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland, has top-tier service and extravagant lodging, making the castle among the finest hotels in the country. It played host to myriad high-profile events ...

The tours begin April 23 and depart Fridays through October, except in August during the Athens Olympics. The cruise, aboard a 132-foot yacht, visits the Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos, Delos ...

Having never been to Ireland, and somehow existing 30+ years on this earth without spending a night in a castle, it was a real no-brainer.