A banqueting hall, Desmond Hall dates from the 13th century, but with most of the building work being from the 15th. The oak musicians gallery is particularly impressive and has been well restored. The hall is open to the public.
Newcastle West lies in the heart of Munsters great Golden Vale. The town has a history as a Desmond stronghold which has seen many wars and conquests. The town has …
The town of Kilmallock has been scarcely changed since medieval times. It lies within a narrow oblong area that was previously enclosed by town walls, and its medieval streets are …
Castle Oliver, located near the village of Ardpatrick in County Limerick, is a grand 19th-century Gothic Revival-style mansion set in beautiful, expansive grounds. Originally built as a private residence, the …
The gate lodge formerly provided entrance to Castle Oliver (just visible in the distance). It was designed and built in the mid-1840s during the Great Famine. The lodge looks like …