Ashford Castle: Ireland’s Ultimate Luxury Hotel Guide
Ashford Castle in County Mayo has welcomed guests since 1939. Here is everything you need to know before you visit or book a stay at Ireland’s finest hotel.
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Trim Castle: Ireland’s Largest Norman Castle (Complete Visitor’s Guide)
Trim Castle is Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman castle, built in 1172 beside the River Boyne in County Meath. Plan your visit with our complete guide to history, tours, prices, and travel tips — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Bunratty Castle: The Complete Visitor’s Guide (2026)
Bunratty Castle in County Clare is one of Ireland’s finest medieval tower houses — built in 1425, fully restored, and visited by 350,000 people a year — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
The Irish Castle That Sheltered the Survivors of Spain’s Greatest Naval Disaster
In October 1588, a Spanish ship carrying over 1,300 men wrecked on rocks below Dunluce Castle in County Antrim. The gold recovered from the wreck is now on free display in Belfast.
The Woman Locked in Ireland’s Most Dramatic Castle — and Why She Never Left
The North Tower of Dunluce Castle is said to be haunted by Maeve Roe MacQuillan, locked there by her father four centuries ago. Here is her story.
The Ancient Rivalry That Left Three Thousand Stone Towers Across the Irish Landscape
Ireland has more medieval tower houses per square mile than anywhere in Europe. The story behind all those stone towers reveals a fierce clan rivalry that shaped the entire island.
The Tipperary Rock Where Ireland’s Kings Were Made — and the Legends That Never Left
The Rock of Cashel has crowned kings, sheltered saints, and survived a thousand years. Here is what makes this Tipperary landmark so extraordinary.
Cahir Castle: Ireland’s Island Fortress on the River Suir
Cahir Castle sits on a rocky island in the middle of the River Suir. The water runs on both sides of it, year after year, …
The White Lady of Charles Fort, Kinsale: The Bride Ghost and Her Wedding Night Tragedy
The tragic true story of the White Lady of Charles Fort, Kinsale — the bride who never left and why soldiers still report seeing her on the ramparts.
The Strange Truth Behind the Blarney Stone — and Why Nobody Can Agree on Its Origin
The Blarney Stone has drawn millions to a Cork castle for centuries — but where did the legend actually come from? The answer is stranger than you think.
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