Ashford Castle, about 20 miles north of Galway, may be Ireland’s most famous castle hotel – built in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman House of Burke and converted to an exquisite hotel in 1939.

From romantic, vine-strangled towers to crumbling coastal forts battered by gales, these empty shells whisper stories of war, exile and neglect. Join us as we revel in the melancholic romance of ...

The 18th-century Coolmain Castle in Ireland's Kilbrittain, set on 56 acres and listed for $8.4 million, is owned by the family of Roy E. Disney.

The mountain has held religious significance for mor ethan 1,500 years, and it’s said that Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick, spent 40 days fasting on its summit in the fifth century.

Our driver turned out to be quite a character, and he made the one-way trip interesting with stories of Ireland’s history. Ashford Castle dates back to the 13th century and has magnificent grounds.

May 27, 2025 An 18th-Century Waterfront Castle in Ireland Hits the Market for $8.5 Million Long owned by the family of Roy E. Disney, Coolmain Castle presides over 56 acres in County Cork.