Best Castles in Ireland Imagine Ireland had over 1,200 castles just a few centuries ago. It was at a time when wealthy families had to defend themselves but also liked to show off their wealth and power. Nowadays some Irish castles are abandoned, others are incredibly well preserved. Some...
With that long history and its many rooms, there is a lot to discover on a visit. One of the best castles in Ireland as a filming location, much of it may seem familiar from film, and TV series. Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny Castle
As soon as the Normans arrived in Ireland (1169) they set about building enormous fortifications, the like of which had never been seen in this country before. Dublin Castle was typical, but not a lot remains to be seen of the original shape. More accessible isLimerick Castle– a space en...
The first series of castles in Ireland consisted of earth and timber features. They began appearing near the start of the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169 A.D., which brought such leaders as Strongbow in Leinster, Hugh de Lacy in Meath, John de Courcy in the north, and others in Louth...
Roscrea is also the place where the Book of Dimma was written, now displayed at Trinity College. While not as famous as the Book of Kells, the Book of Dimma is one of Ireland’s most significant illustrated manuscripts. Read More A Brief History of Ireland Castles of Ireland: Kilkenny ...