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Cahir Castle walls and towers beside the River Suir, County Tipperary

Cahir Castle, County Tipperary: A Visitor’s Guide

Visit Cahir Castle in County Tipperary: its history since 1142, what to see inside and nearby stops — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Aerial view of the ancient monastery complex on Skellig Michael, County Kerry, Ireland

Skellig Michael: How to Visit Ireland’s Most Remote UNESCO World Heritage Site

Skellig Michael rises 218 metres from the Atlantic, 12km off Kerry. This guide covers how to get there, when to visit, what to expect on the 600-step climb, and why this UNESCO site draws visitors from across the world — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Aerial view of Trim Castle and the River Boyne, County Meath, Ireland

Trim Castle: Ireland’s Largest Anglo-Norman Fortress and the History Behind Its Walls

Trim Castle is Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman fortress. Discover the history, plan your visit to the keep, and explore County Meath’s most impressive medieval castle — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Doe Castle, Sheephaven Bay, County Donegal, Ireland

Doe Castle, Donegal: The Medieval Fortress at the Edge of Gaelic Ireland

Doe Castle sits at the water’s edge on Sheephaven Bay in County Donegal — one of Ireland’s best-preserved and least-visited medieval castles, and the stronghold that watched the Gaelic world end in 1607. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Leap Castle, a tower house with Georgian Gothic castellated additions, in County Offaly, Ireland

The 10 Most Dramatic Castle Ruins in Ireland: Hidden History, Haunted Fortresses and Free Access

Discover ten of Ireland’s most atmospheric castle ruins — from Leap Castle’s pit of bones in Offaly to the medieval walled town of Kells Priory in Kilkenny. Most are free to visit. — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Trim Castle, Ireland's largest Norman castle, rising above the River Boyne in County Meath — aerial view of the medieval fortress built in the 12th century

Trim Castle: Inside Ireland’s Largest Norman Castle

Trim Castle is Ireland’s largest Norman fortress — 800 years of history, royal hostages, and the Braveheart location. Get weekly Ireland stories free.

Ross Castle on the shore of Lough Leane, Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland

The Castle That Never Fell — Until Cromwell Sailed a Warship Onto Its Lake

Ross Castle in Killarney held out through every siege for 200 years, protected by an ancient prophecy. In 1652, Cromwell’s general decided to fulfil the prophecy himself — and sailed a warship onto an inland lake to break it. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Dunguaire Castle on the shore of Galway Bay near Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland

Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara: The 1,400-Year Story Behind Galway Bay’s Most Photographed Tower

Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara, County Galway, stands on a tidal island on Galway Bay with over 1,500 years of history — from King Guaire’s legendary generosity to the Irish Literary Revival — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

The 10 Best Castles to Visit in Ireland

From Blarney to Dunluce, ten of the best castles to visit in Ireland — what to see, where they are and how to plan your visit.

Blarney Castle aerial view surrounded by green gardens, County Cork, Ireland

Blarney Castle: History, the Famous Stone, and Everything You Need to Know

Blarney Castle in Cork: the history of the famous Blarney Stone, what to see in the 60-acre grounds, and practical visitor information for your trip — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

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