Few sights spark the imagination more than that of an ancient castle rising above the mystical Irish countryside. And with more than 30,000 castles and castle ruins dotting the emerald landscape, the ...

Bunratty Castle is the last remaining castle on this site which began as a Viking trading camp in 970. Built in 1425 and restored in 1954, the castle is furnished with art and tapestries from the 15th ...

Back in the day, you were nothing without your own fortress — and so much of Europe is covered with castles — or, more accurately, the ruins of castles. But now, many of these former grand residences ...

The rugged landscape of Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland, inspired us to round up our favorite Irish castles. The show has brought a new tourism industry to the country, which now includes ...

From fairytale castles to Michelin-starred manor houses — world-class hospitality, privacy and bespoke luxury for your perfect "I do" in Ireland.

Travelers have long ago discovered most of Europe's castles. These fortresses can be fun, offering battle re-enactments, sound-and-light shows, catapult demos, dress-up costumes, fake garden parties, ...

Nestled just inside the North York Moors National Park lies the village of Helmsley, amongst North Yorkshire's most beloved market towns and the only one situated within the national park boundaries.