Ballyartella Bridge, Weir, and Castle: Ballyartella, Co Tipperary
Just a stones throw from Hanly Woolen Mills and Shop, this five-arch bridge and tower house remnants provide a picturesque … more
14th Century Carrigaphooca Castle and Stone Circle: Macroom, County Cork
About half way between Cork and Killarney, in a field just a couple of miles outside the town of Macroom, … more
The Remains of Castlesaunderson: Castlesaunderson Demesne, Co Cavan/Fermanagh
The once grand estate is in the hands of the Cavan County Council and home to the Boy Scouts of … more
Haunted by Castle Matrix: Rathkeale, Co Limerick
A local told me Castle Matrix (pronounced Matt-trix) was open again for tours, but once we finally found the place … more
Fairy Fortress: Knockma Woods, Co Galway
This enchanted circular walk through Knockma Woods is both beautiful and filled with legend. It is said the legendary Maeve … more
Conquering Nenagh Castle: Nenagh, Co Tipperary
The impressive castle at Nenagh is a bit unusual in its shape and style in Ireland, and when it opened … more
Duckett’s Grove: Rainstown, Co Carlow
Built in 1830, Duckett’s Grove’s “Castellated Gothic Revival Style” puts it squarely in the storybook castle category. In recent years,
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Grainne’s Tower – Killdavnet Castle: Achill Island, Co Mayo
Kildavnet Castle is a simple, 15th century tower located near Dooega on Achill Island. It’s most famous owner was Grainne … more
Conquer the Rock of Dunamase: Aghnahily, Co Laois
Climbing around the ruins at Dunamase feels a bit like discovering a lost city. Enormous chunks of ancient buildings emerge … more
Ballycarbery Castle: Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
From Cahersiveen, signs direct visitors to the road leading to the castle and forts… this large castle’s hard to miss. … more
The View of the Castle from Wind Gap: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Wind Gap provides a glimpse of the city very few tourists witness. With views of the castle and St. Canice’s … more
Walking the Walls at Parke’s Castle: Fivemile Bourne, Co Leitrim
The castle is beautiful… one of the best restored sites in Ireland! It offers several rooms to explore, but a … more
The Hidden Staircase at Ardmayle Castle: Ardmayle, Co Tipperary
Located across the road from a church and cemetery, this square keep is interesting enough from the outside and the … more
Ireland’s Link to the Hope Diamond: Castleblayney, Co Monaghan
This three story Georgian manor provides a setting for Ireland’s tie to the famous Hope Diamond. The 1799 home was … more
Moyry Castle: Carrickbroad, Co Armagh
The square defensive tower house was built in 1601 to protect the Gap of Moyry and the Gap of the … more
William Butler Yeats Retreat: Gort, Co Galway
Thoor Ballylee was originally a Norman Tower House built in the 1500’s. More recently the tower was encompassed by the … more
Clifden Castle: County Galway
Clifden was founded in 1812 by John Darcy who’s family owned a huge estate covering a large part west Galway. … more
McCarthy Mor Castle Ruins: Killarney, Co Kerry
Sitting on a small jut of land, at the edge of Lough Lein on the grounds of the Killarney Lake … more
