During her historic four-day visit, the Queen touched on the "troubled past" between Britain and Ireland. But the second half of the trip focused more on tourism and leisure.

Many of Ireland's castles date from the 12th and 13th centuries. Some sit teetering into the ocean, some in the middle of lakes, some inhabited by ghosts.

Ireland is a land of rugged scenery and rich heritage. Here, we explore the country's notable historical sites and events, easily woven into an epic, country-wide itinerary.

Reading the Rural Landscape' an exhibition by architect Mark Price is running at the Europa Gallery, 11 Chatham Street, ...