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Top Interesting Castles in Ireland

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Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle stands majestically in the heart of Kilkenny City and is often regarded as the “jewel in the crown” of this medieval town. Its origins trace back to the 12th century, when a wooden fortification was first built by Strongbow (Richard de Clare) around 1173, shortly after the Norman conquest of Ireland. The structure was later replaced by a stone fortress under William Mar... read more

Dungarvan Castle

Dungarvan Castle (or King John's Norman Castle) is an Anglo-Norman fortification founded in 1185. by Prince John. It was built in a very strategic site at the mouth of the River Colligan. It is one of the few royal castles built in Ireland in the 1200s.
During the Irish Civil War the barracks were taken by the IRA forces who set fire to it before leaving in August 1922. With the foundation o... read more

King John Castle

The Heart of Limerick’s History
Step back in time and embark on an epic journey to the Middle Ages at King John’s Castle. This imposing 800-year-old stone fortress stands proudly on King’s Island, overlooking the River Shannon. More than just ancient ruins, it’s a living historical center that immerses visitors in the stories of kings, warriors, and the people who once inha... read more

Dunguaire Castle

Dunguaire Castle rises majestically above Galway Bay, near the picturesque fishing village of Kinvara in County Galway. Built around 1520 by the O’Hynes clan, this 16th-century tower house is among Ireland’s most photographed landmarks. Its name, Dún Guaire — meaning “Fort of Guaire” — honors King Guaire of Connaught, a 7th-century monarch known for his g... read more

Dublin Castle

Set in the heart of Dublin city, Dublin Castle is presently owned and used by the Irish government for meetings and functions.
The Castle was the stronghold of British power in Ireland for more than 700 years, beginning with the Anglo-Norman fortress commissioned by King John in 1204. Only the Record Tower (1258) survives from the original; most of what you see was built from the 18th century... read more

Carlow Castle

Carlow Castle sets on the eastern bank of the River Barrow. It is believed that William de Marshal, Earl of Pembroke and Lord of Leinster built in1207 to1213. Originally the castle was a rectangular block, containing the castle’s principal rooms protected by cylindrical towers at its corners. This castle was the very first of its kind in Ireland, a towered keep, where a huge r... read more