Ireland's castle hotels have pulled off a feat that would impress even the craftiest medieval alchemist: they've transmuted cold stone fortresses into bastions of modern luxury, all while preserving ...

With over 4,000 castle on the Emerald Isle, you don’t have to look far for the royal treatment in Ireland. However, not all castles are created equal, nor have they all been turned into stately hotels ...

CLIFDEN, Ireland -- A castle by any other name? Well, manor house just doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. There are numerous hotels in Ireland that claim castle heritage. And I was determined to ...

Ashford Castle, a luxury 800-year-old castle hotel in County Mayo, is the only Irish hotel to achieve a five-star rating in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide for the second year running. Forbes's ...

Ashford Hotel, housed in a 13th-century castle in Connemara, is popular for destination weddings. There’s just something about sleeping in a castle that makes a person feel…well, royal, especially if ...

Have you ever stayed at this stunning Co Clare locale? An Irish castle in Co Clare has been named as Good Hotel Guide’s favorite Irish hotel for 2019. Gregans Castle Hotel in Co Clare claimed the ...

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For years, my mother instilled in me a great passion for my ancestral roots. Her remarkable enthusiasm towards researching our family’s Irish heritage led to amazing discoveries. A few Lords, a few ...

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There’s no shortage of historic and luxurious hotels dotting the picturesque Irish countryside, but once you arrive at Ashford Castle, it quickly becomes clear that you’ve reached a very special place ...

On 88 acres of gardens/parkland; boasts a proud history dating back to 1760; castle astounds with magnificent hallways/stairwells. This is one of Ireland's best castle hotels, though it is not one of ...

At 800 years old, Ireland’s Ashford Castle has been visited by the likes of Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand and James Bond himself. Pierce Brosnan held his wedding reception at the elegant property in ...