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Castles and Forts

Ireland

Our coast has also been our first line of defence. This means around the UK coastline, we have the remains of castles and forts offering a glimpse into the country’s medieval and military past.

Location is everything, and visiting a castle will also get you out in some of the most spectacular and breathtaking locations.

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Popular Castles and Forts

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Millmount-Museum

Millmount Museum and Martello Tower

The Millmount Museum and Martello Tower are located on the fort on an ancient hill overlooking the river Boyne. The fort towers Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts, History – Heritage and Museums
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Fort Dunree

Fort Dunree is a coastal defence located on the west side of the Inishowen peninsula. Originally built as a Royal Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Silver-Strand-Beach

Silver Strand Beach

Silver Strand beach is a large west facing sheltered sandy beach. The beach is remote but well worth the effort Read more…
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Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle was founded on the site of a Viking settlement as a medieval fortress on the orders of King Read more…
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Grianan Ailigh

The Grianan of Aileach is a hill fort on Greenan Mountain at Inishowen in County Donegal. The main structure is Read more…
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Slane Castle

Slane Castle sits in the middle of a 1,500 acre estate. Guided historical tours throughout the Castle which will give Read more…
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Roslee Castle

Roslee castle was home to the O’Dowd chieftains of the barony of Tireragh, having been originally built for Oliver McDonnell. Read more…
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Aughnanure Castle

Aughnanure Castle was built by the O’Flaherty family in the 16th century, one of Connacht’s most notable lord families. Read more…
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Rathfarnham Castle

Rathfarnham Castle is a 16th-century fortified house in Rathfarnham, South Dublin. Read more…
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Drimnagh Castle

Drimnagh Castle is a Norman castle located in a suburb of Dublin. It is the only remaining castle in Ireland Read more…
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Brigit’s Garden and Celtic Heritage Center

Brigit’s Garden is a Garden and Celtic Heritage Center set within 11 acres of native woodland and wildflower meadows. Our Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts, History – Heritage and Outdoors – Nature
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Carraickabraghy Castle

Carraickabraghy Castle is a 16th Century castle that stands on a rocky outcrop at the north-western edge of the Isle Read more…
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