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There’s a saying that “you can’t have Christmas without a few fireworks”, but no one expected the kind of show at Tully Castle on Christmas Eve 1641.
In today’s email:
- What happened at Tully Castle?
- 49 of the Best Castles in Ireland ( Updated 2023 )
- Don’t Forget Your Gift
- Please rate our Newsletter – We need your opinion
- At the bar – Irish Pub Awards
- Fancy yourself a writer? – We are looking for guest bloggers
- Around The Web: Why is Dingle so popular?, Over 1 Million Americans Basked In The Beauty Of Ireland In 2022 – Here’s Why, Taylor Swift fans have another chance to see the Eras Tour in Ireland — in cinemas and more..
- Experience of the day – The World famous Blarney Castle.
- From Social Media – Mullaghmore, County Sligo
- Irish Food You Will Love – Irish Soda Farls
- The Craic – YouTube famous Barn Owl chicks rescued from North Cork cottage are ‘thriving’
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What happened at Tully Castle?
The castle, formerly owned by Sir John Hume until then, was attacked and burned to the ground by Rory Maguire and his men, with all its inhabitants massacred in the process.
Talk about a Christmas surprise – and one nobody wanted to receive!
With its intimidating bawn, Tully Castle was considered a powerful stronghold, so it’s no wonder that locals still talk in hushed tones of the dreaded incident even today. Needless to say, the castle has never been lived in again since then.
49 of the Best Castles in Ireland ( Updated 2023 )
There are approximately 30,000 castles and castle ruins in Ireland, which is simply astonishing and means you can’t go far without a view of a romantic castle in the Emerald Isle!
It also creates a problem for the tourist, how do you decide which ones to visit? – In the article we will list the best castles in Ireland to visit on your next trip.
Don’t Forget Your Gift
As a gift for being our subscriber, you get a Free Digital Copy of The Ultimate Ireland Travel Guide. Have you downloaded yours yet?
At the bar – Irish Pub Awards
Irish Pub Awards
Announcing the seven standout 2023 Regional Winners for Best Outdoor Space
Connaught Region – The Towers Bar and Restaurant Westport
Cork Region – The Strand Bar
Dublin Region – Kennys of Lucan
East Region – The Chester Beatty Inn
North East Region – Peadar’s Bar Moate
South East Region – Christy’s Bar
South West Region – O’Sullivans Bar, Rathkeale
Guest Bloggers Wanted
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Around The Web
Eight counties on orange alert as Storm Agnes to hit
‘Aquatic accommodation’ – you can sleep on a luxury cruiser at Athlone’s Wineport
Over 1 Million Americans Basked In The Beauty Of Ireland In 2022 – Here’s Why
Irish comedian Sean Burke and Suzi Ruffell set for new Channel 4 travel series showcasing Ireland
Donegal Camino raises more than €60,000 for cancer services
The Best Neighborhoods To Stay in Dublin for the Trip of a Lifetime
Taylor Swift fans have another chance to see the Eras Tour in Ireland — in cinemas
Missed out on Dublin tickets? The concert will be shown in cinemas from Friday, October 13.
Andy Warhol, Banksy and Dali artworks coming to Dublin
Why is Dingle so popular?
Dingle is well known for having hardware pubs. Here you can buy some wellies and a pint. The Kerry coastline extends beyond the village and have more than 6000 years of history. The town is fully of friendly people and a must see when visiting Ireland.
Experience of the day
Derek O’Keeffe Private Tours Cork at Blarney Castle and Gardens.
The World famous Blarney Castle. This is a special place on our Cork Tour.
From Social Media
Mullaghmore, County Sligo
Credit: – http://instagram.com/gkossieris/
Irish Food You Will Love
Chris’s Irish Soda Farls
Soda Farls are a flat soda bread cut into four equal pieces cooked on a griddle or skillet as opposed to soda bread which is baked in the oven. It originates from Northern Ireland.
This is a basic 4 ingredient Farl Recipe. For a brown version replace half of the the flour with whole-wheat flour.
The Craic
YouTube famous Barn Owl chicks rescued from North Cork cottage are ‘thriving’
Their nest was fitted with an ‘Owl Cam’ and fans all over the world have followed their progress.
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