Ashford Castle, a stunning medieval castle on the shores of Lough Corrib near the town of Cong in County Mayo, is one of Ireland's most magnificent and historic buildings. Originally …
Castleaffy Castle sits overlooking an inlet on Clew Bay. It was built in this strategic position as the inlet is too shallow to accommodate ships so it was a place of safety from the English.
Also known as Carrickkildavnet Castle, the tower house was the home of Ireland's 16th century Pirate Queen, Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley). The castle guards the strategic point of the …
This castle is a typical tower house for the region, which was built in the 15th century. At that time it was used to protect the elongated estuary that separates …
Also known as Doona Castle, the ruins here watch over a strategic stretch of water. It is said that over 400 crew of a Spanish ship that beached here set up camp around the castle in the 16th century.
You can climb through the narrow gap in the wall to take a closer look at the 13th century Ballylahan Castle. It is rumoured that a tunnel connects the castle …
A fascinating place - it's a towerhouse, built in mid-fifteenth century,, typically thought to be owned by Grace O'Malley, called 'a pirate queen', who was the chieftain of the Clan O'Malley.