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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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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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Staigue Fort

Staigue Fort is a ruined stone ringfort on the Iveragh peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The fort is thought to 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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Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey

The original keep (1235/40) was low and squat, the roof being at the level of the present second floor. in Read more…
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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…
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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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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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Barryscourt Castle

Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. Read more…
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Quin Abbey

Quin Abbey, is a ruined Franciscan abbey founded around 1402 although occupies a site of a former Anglo-Norman de Clare Read more…
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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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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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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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