Ireland is full of historical sites, from a medieval Irish inn located in Kilkenny to a neolithic tomb that's Ireland's "answer to the Pyramids." While most tourists dive head-first into touristy ...

Clonony Castle is advertised as a three-bedroom, two-bathroom "detached property" near Shannon Bridge in Offaly. The property has been a "prominent landmark since the 1490s" when it was constructed by ...

Bunratty Castle in County Clare stands as one of Ireland's most meticulously preserved medieval fortifications. This imposing structure, a testament to 15th-century architecture, gives visitors an ...

A fanciful 19th-century retreat sits on an island known as the Rock in Lough Key, in County Roscommon. Beneath the building lie the remains of a castle belonging to the MacDermots, one of medieval ...

Ambitious owners have converted stone towers in the Irish countryside from ruins to rentals, giving visitors a chance to be king of the castle The imposing wooden door creaks open and my children ...

For almost everyone visiting Ireland staying in an Irish castle is a dream! Here are some of the top Irish castles in the West of Ireland to stay in and a little insight into their rich histories.

An iconic home in Irish Bayou is for sale. The Irish Bayou Castle, which can be seen from the interstate heading East towards Slidell, is on the market for $500,000. The castle officially went on the ...