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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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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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Fort Dunree

Fort Dunree is a coastal defence located on the west side of the Inishowen peninsula. Originally built as a Royal Read more…
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Thoor Ballylee Castle

Thoor Ballylee Castle is a fortified, 15th/16th century Hiberno-Norman tower house built by the septs de Burgo, or Burke. It 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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Barryscourt Castle

Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. Read more…
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Ards Forest Park

Ards forest park is situated on the small Ards Peninsula, on the shores of Sheephaven Bay on the northern coastline Read more…
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Desmond Castle

Desmond Castle is actually a tower house located in the town of Kinsale, Cork. The castle was originally built as Read more…
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Waterford Treasures Museums

Waterford Treasures is actually three museums in the Viking Triangle situated in the heart of Ireland’s oldest city Waterford. The museums Read more…
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Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle is now a partial ruin with some accessible rooms and battlements. At the top of the castle lies Read more…
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Caherconnell Stone Fort

Caherconnell is a medieval, exceptionally well-preserved stone ringfort, features a circular drystone enclosure wall with a diameter of 42 metres. 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…
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Duncannon Fort

Duncannon Fort is located in a very strategic position on a peninsula in the eastern part of Waterford Harbour, giving Read more…
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