Built in 1172, the castle is the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland, and it took 30 years to build. In its heyday, the massive 20-sided tower was protected by a ditch, curtain wall, and ...

I am castle-hopping. After a 5½-hour flight on Aer Lingus and a 2½-hour drive from the airport, I am, as we speak, at Ashford Castle. It’s in West ern Ireland, which is near Galway, which is … ...

With thousands of castles and castle ruins, Ireland is an outstanding place to see historic grandeur. Here are 20 must-see castles you can stay in, from five-star luxury to affordable Airbnbs ...

For those looking to live it up in one of Ireland’s most lavish hotels, Dromoland Castle Hotel in Newmarket on Fergus, County Clare, is the one for you. Like Lough Eske, the hotel is situated ...

With its rolling green hills, dramatic coastlines, centuries-old castles, and what feels like an endless supply of rainbows, Ireland has long captured the imagination of travelers.

They have been living in the 800-year-old castle since Ireland went on lockdown in March. Jamieson and Smith maintain the upkeep of the castle, and they sleep in one of Ashford's luxurious bedrooms.

The 16th century Waterford Castle Hotel and estate set on a 310-acre private island in the southeast of Ireland has a rich and interesting history. Ten minutes outside Waterford city, the island ...

A 16th-century castle in northern County Cork, Ireland, that’s set on 50 acres overlooking the Blackwater River hit the market this week for €2.7 million (US$2.92 million). Carrigacunna Castle ...

Irish spring: The Emerald Isle is scrubbing up age-old inns and presenting a clean new face to modern travelers hungry for something fresh. Ashford Castle Across Ireland, historic properties are ...