Trim Castle in County Meath is the largest Norman castle in Ireland — and the hidden star of Braveheart. Discover its remarkable story — plus get weekly travel stories free.
The Irish castle that doubled for Scotland in Braveheart — and deserves its own fame Read More »
A ruined island castle in County Roscommon holds one of Ireland’s oldest love stories — the night swimmer who crossed the lake in darkness for years to mourn his beloved. — plus get weekly travel stories free.
A ruined island castle in County Roscommon holds one of Ireland’s oldest love stories — the night swimmer who crossed the lake in darkness for years to mourn his beloved. — plus get weekly travel stories free.
The Rock of Cashel rose as an ancient throne of Irish kings — then a king gave it to God for good. Here’s the full story, and why it’s one of the most extraordinary places in Ireland — plus get weekly travel stories free.
The Irish hill that kings gave to God — and why they never asked for it back Read More »
Dunluce Castle in County Antrim is one of Ireland’s most dramatic ruins — and in 1639, its kitchen fell off the cliff mid-dinner service, taking the servants with it. Plus get weekly travel stories free.
The Irish castle where the kitchen fell into the sea — and took the servants with it Read More »
Ashford Castle in County Mayo has been standing since 1228 — now it’s one of the world’s most celebrated luxury hotels. Here’s what to expect when you stay — plus get weekly travel stories free.
What it’s actually like to sleep inside an 800-year-old Irish castle Read More »
Ireland has over 30,000 castles, ruins, and tower houses — more per square kilometre than almost anywhere on Earth. These are the ones worth travelling for — plus get weekly travel stories free.
