10 Must See Castles in Ireland
The picturesque country of Ireland contains many castles situated in its vast countryside. Ranging from medieval ruins, to hotels.
Most of these castles were not built to be royal residences so are more modest in their appearance, they were mostly built during the country’s Norman rule, and were designed primarily to act as defensive fortresses.
1. BUNRATTY CASTLE
Bunratty Castle, located in County Clare, is a large 15th century castle and is hailed as a one of Ireland’s popular tourist attractions.
The MacNamara family constructed the vast structure that still stands to this day back in 1425 but the initial settlement is thought to date back to the time of the Vikings. Today the castle is run by Shannon Heritage and is fully open to the public.
2. MALAHIDE CASTLE
Malahide Castle resides in County Dublin in the beautiful seaside town of Malahide. Some of the castle’s structures date as far back as the 12th century.
The castle boasts a decorated history as it has survived after attacks during the Battle of the Boyne and in the 1920s James Boswell’s private papers were discovered at the estate.
3. TRIM CASTLE
Trim Castle is a Norman fortress located in Trim, County Meath on the River Boyne.
The castle was built in the 12th century during the Norman rule and is said to have acted as the centre of Norman administration for the Lordship of Meath. The castle is also the largest Norman castles to have been constructed in Ireland. Trim Castle is referred to in the poem “The Song of Dermot and the Earl”.
4. BLARNEY CASTLE
Blarney Castle resides in Blarney near Cork and was built in the 15th century, with some of the older structures dating as far back as the 13th century.
Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles Ireland has to offer due to it being the home of the Blarney Stone, the giver of eloquence in exchange for a kiss. As well as this, it is one of Ireland’s most visually attractive castles.
5. ROSS CASTLE
Ross Castle is in County Kerry and is the ancestral home of the O’Donoghue clan.The castle was built in the 15th century and resides next to the lake at Killarney.
Ross Castle was one of the last castles to surrender to Oliver Cromwell’s Roundheads during the Irish Confederate Wars. The interior of the castle is currently in ruin however; the exterior of the castle is a handsome tourist attraction.
6. PARKES CASTLE
Parkes Castle is situated near Leitrim in County Leitrim and the existing structure was completed in the early 17th century.
During the 20th century the castle underwent extensive restoration works and is now a hidden gem that stands as not only a tourist attraction but also a place in which to stay.
7. KILKENNY CASTLE
This 13th century castle resides in County Kilkenny.
Kilkenny Castle stands as a reminder of the Norman rule in Ireland during the 13th century and would have been used as a defensive fortress during the time.
8. DONEGAL CASTLE
Donegal Castle is one that is unlike others in Ireland in terms of its appearance, it is located in County Donegal on the River Esque.
The castle consists of buildings that date back to the 15th century and for the last two hundred years most of the buildings were in a state of ruin until a restoration project in the 1990s.
9. DUBLIN CASTLE
Dublin Castle sits in the heart of Ireland’s capital city and served as the centre of the British government in the country for centuries.
The castle has a checkered past, it was originally built as a defensive fortress during Dublin’s Norman rule, but later came to function as a royal residence. Today the castle is home to both a museum and the Chester Beatty Library.
10. BIRR CASTLE
Birr Castle is described as a large castle situated in the town of Birr in County Offaly.
The castle has been referred to as “One of the seven wonders of Ireland”. The site has been resided over since the late 12th century but the castle that stands today was constructed in the 17th century.
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7-Night City to Castle Tour Highlights - Authentic Ireland
Your vacation starts in Ireland's Capital, Dublin, where you will be personally greeted at Dublin Airport and transferred downtown in a private luxury vehicle. You'll then head west to the scenic southwest. On your way back to Dublin, enjoy an overnight stay at Kinnitty Castle in County Offaly, where a delightful and authentic Irish Castle experience awaits. Visit Ireland's most famous locations, while also exploring some lesser-known, but equally enchanting spots.
Highlights include the Guinness Storehouse, The Book of Kells at Trinity College, a horse and carriage ride to Ross Castle in Killarney and a night of storytelling, delectable food and entertainment at Ireland's oldest pub. This vacation also includes a 2-Day Double-Decker Bus Pass to informatively transport you to more than 30 of the City's top visitor attractions, as well as entrance to Dublin Castle, Kilkenny Castle, The Rock of Cashel & Birr Castle and Gardens.
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Birr Castle Co Offaly Ireland, History
Birr Castle is a large castle in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Ireland. It is the home of the seventh Earl of Rosse
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The Birr Castle Gardens and Science centre is one of Ireland's award- winning attractions to visit.
Birr Castle was build in 1620 and replace an earlier one build in 1170.Castle is still used as residence,by the family of the 7th Earl of Ross.
Birr Castle Demesne has been an international attraction since 1845 when the Great Telescope first offered glimpses into aspects of outer space hitherto unknown.
The Third Earl was responsible for constructing the great telescope that points towards the stars.At that time ,it was the largest telescope in the world and could see further into space that any other.
The Gardens are world famous for the large collections by the Earls of Ross over the last 150 years.
The walled gardens include box hedges than are more than 300 years old.They are also noted in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's tallest hedge.
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5 Most Impressive Castles Near Dublin, Ireland | Europe | Love Is Vacation
5 Most Impressive Castles Near Dublin, Ireland
The capital of Ireland is a mecca for anyone interested in history and royal architecture. In Dublin, you will have the chance to see the enormous 12th century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the structures of Trinity College and even Dublin Castle itself. However, leaving Dublin for a day trip also offers the chance to explore a number of additional castles. From historic landmarks to picturesque ruins, be sure to see as many of these castles near Dublin as your schedule will allow.
1 Kilkenny Castle
2. Malahide Castle
3 Rock of Cashel
4 Trim Castle
5 Birr Castle
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Fotoreise Irland: Ireland for photographers with more than 100 locations
Watch in HD (1080). More than 100 locations in 2 weeks from the 1st to the 15th of September 2018 with 2920km on the road and 160km hiking!
You also can swith to each day or location here down below:
0:01 Day 1: Flight from Vienna to Dublin via Amsterdam 30km
0:01 Flight
0:19 Dublin
0:45 Day 2: From Dublin short in the North 198km
0:45 Malahide Castle & Gardens
1:09 Monasterboice High Cross and Round Tower
1:54 Newgrange
2:04 Trim Castle
2:22 Day 3: From Dublin to Carlow 208km
2:22 Wicklow Mountains
2:45 Browneshill Dolmen
2:55 Carlow Castle
3:13 Levitstown Mill
3:20 Ballyadams Castle
3:27 Day 4: From Carlow to Cork 262km
3:27 Cullohill Castle
3:47 Balief Castle
3:53 Rock of Cashel
4:46 Hore Abbey
5:27 Cahir Castle
5:58 Blarney Castle
6:36 Cork
6:40 Day 5: From Cork to Ahakista 263km
6:40 Drombeg Stone Circle
7:08 Altar Wedge Tomb
7:30 Mizen Head
8:19 Barleycove
8:26 Sheap´s Head
9:14 Tullow
9:18 Ahakista
9:28 Day 6: From Ahakista to Valentia Island 340km
9:28 Glengarriff
9:43 Adrigole
9:46 Lamb´s Head and
9:53 Dursey Island (Cable Car)
10:48 Castletown-Bearhaven
11:01 Healy Pass
11:33 O´Carrols Beach
11:36 Scariff Island view Point
11:39 Beenarourke
11:43 Ballinskelligs Castle
11:50 Glen Church and graveyard
12:32 Valentia Island view
12:36 Kerry Cliffs
13:11 Portmagee
13:18 Day 7: From Valentia Island to Dingle 204km
13:18 Knightstown (Valentia Island)
13:34 Lighthouse
13:38 Ballycarbery Castle
14:38 Muckross House
14:58 Torc Waterfall
15:29 Inch Beach
15:46 Road to Dingle
16:11 Minard Castle
16:24 Dingle
17:06 Day 8: From Dingle to Limerick 243km
17:06 Slea Head
17:29 Dunquin Harbour
17:54 Clogherhead
17:57 Conor Pass
18:05 Kilgobbin
18:25 Blennerville Windmill
18:22 Desmond Castle Adare
18:26 King John´s Castle
18:53 Mungret Church
19:32 Day 9: From Limerick to Ballyvaughan 308km
19:32 Bunratty Castle
19:43 Loop Head
20:08 Kilbaha
20:14 Cross
20:24 Moveen
20:29 Kilkee Cliffs
21:27 Kilkee
21:35 Spanish Point
21:42 Corkscrew Hill
21:49 Newtown Castle
22:04 Ballyvaughan
22:14 Gleninagh Castle
22:36 Doonagore Castle
22:43 Dough Castle
22:56 Cliffs of Moher
23:47 Day 10: Around Ballyvaughan (Burren) 145km
23:47 Corcomroe Abbey
24:33 Kilmacduagh monastery
25:07 Fahee North view Point (Burren)
25:17 Poulnabrone Dolmen
25:42 Black Head
25:46 Day 11: From Ballyvaughan to Leenaun 208km
25:46 Muckinish West Tower House
25:57 Quiet Man Bridge
26:07 Connemara National Park
26:35 Sky Road
27:09 Kylemore Abbey and Neo-gothic Church
28:06 Killary Fjord
28:45 Day 12: From Leenaun to Loughrea 212km
28:45 Sunrise in Partry
28:51 Rainbow in Ballinrobe
28:55 Ashford Castle
29:29 Guiness Tower
29:37 Cong Abbey
30:22 Fiary of Ross
31:36 Oranmore Castle
31:54 Kilchreest
32:08 Day 13: From Loughrea to Tullamore 162km
32:08 Clontuskert Abbey
32:20 Clonmacnoise
35:05 Birr Castle
35:36 Leep Castle
35:58 Kinnitty Castle
36:05 Tullamore Distillery
36:57 Tullamore
37:05 Day 14: From Tullamore to Dublin 124km
37:05 Trinity College (Book of Kells - Long Room)
37:25 Dublin
38:18 Day 15: Flight from Dublin to Vienna via Amsterdam 14km
38:35 End with some Facts and informations
38:44 Selfies and outtakes during the trip
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Discovering Ancient Clonmacnoise | County Offaly, Ireland
You've seen the Henny in the Sky vid on Clonmacnoise, now dive a little deeper and learn all about the history of one of Ireland's most important places in this Clonmacnoise Travel Vlog!
Nestled in the heart of Ireland and up against the country's longest river sits Clonmacnoise, an ancient monastery. It was founded sometime in the mid-6th century and was a mecca of Irish learning, craftsmanship, culture and religion.
It's absolutely beautiful and well worth the trip!
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Ireland’s photogenic Ancient East
Ireland’s Ancient East is steeped in history—5,000 years of it, to be exact.
You can visit the Rock of Cashel, once the seat of Ireland’s great high kings; Clonmacnoise, one of the oldest surviving monasteries in the world; and the Birr Castle Estate, home to the Great Telescope and the largest tree house in Ireland. Don’t miss Lough Tay, also known as Guinness lake, and one of the most photographed locations in the region.
Besides its grand history and stunning views, the area has hundreds of festivals year-round...and countless stories to share of times gone by.
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NORTHERN IRELAND - CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE
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Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough.Carrickfergus was built by John de Courcy in 1177 as his headquarters, after he conquered eastern Ulster in 1177 and ruled as a petty king until 1204, when he was ousted by another Norman adventurer, Hugh de Lacy. Initially de Courcy built the inner ward, a small bailey at the end of the promontory with a high polygonal curtain wall and east gate. It had a number of buildings, including the great hall. From its strategic position on a rocky promontory, originally almost surrounded by sea, the castle commanded Carrickfergus Bay (later known as Belfast Lough), and the land approaches into the walled town that developed beneath its shadows.
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Zamek wzniesiony został w XII wieku na skalistym cyplu otoczonym przez morze. Strategiczne usytuowanie zamku powodowało, że był on często oblegany i zdobywany. W swojej wielowiekowej historii przechodził wielokrotnie z rąk do rąk. Był we władaniu szkockim, francuskim i angielskim. Podczas ostatniej wojny podziemia zamku służyły za przeciwlotniczy schron. Obecnie w odrestaurowanym zamku znajduje się muzeum i jest on udostępniony dla odwiedzających. Stanowi główną atrakcję miasta Carrickfergus.Zamek Carrickfergus został zbudowany przez Jana de Courcy w 1177 roku.Zamek odegrał ważną rolę militarną do 1928 roku i jest jednym z najlepiej zachowanych średniowiecznych budowli w Irlandii Północnej.
Inverness Castle, Inverness, Scotland
Inverness Castle sits on a cliff overlooking the River Ness, in Inverness, Scotland. The red sandstone structure evident today was built in 1836 by architect William Burn.
It is built on the site of an 11th-century defensive structure. Today, it houses Inverness Sheriff Court. There has been a castle at this site for many centuries.
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