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Askeaton Castle County Limerick

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.

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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.

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