Dublin Castle stands in the heart of Dublin city, County Dublin, and was for centuries the seat of British administration
Ross Castle sits on the shore of Lough Leane just outside Killarney, County Kerry, within Killarney National Park. The tower
Kylemore Abbey stands beside a lake at Pollacappul in Connemara, County Galway, its turreted facade reflected in the water below
Kilkenny Castle dominates the city from its site above the River Nore at Collegepark. Built by the Anglo-Normans in the
The Rock of Cashel rises above the town of Cashel in County Tipperary, a limestone outcrop crowned by one of
Cahir Castle stands on a rocky island in the River Suir in the centre of Cahir, County Tipperary. Dating largely
The Rock of Dunamase, near Aghnahily in County Laois, is a dramatic ruined fortress crowning a rocky outcrop above the
Charles Fort is a large star-shaped coastal fortification in County Cork, built in the classic bastion style to guard the
Blarney Castle and Gardens, near the village of Blarney in County Cork, is one of Ireland’s best-known attractions. The medieval
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park sits at Bunratty in County Clare, just off the N18 between Limerick and Ennis and
Leixlip Castle stands above the River Liffey at Leixlip in County Kildare, a short distance west of Dublin, on a
Swords Castle stands in the centre of Swords, the county town of Fingal in north County Dublin. A medieval walled
Rathfarnham Castle stands in the south Dublin suburb of Rathfarnham, at the foot of the Dublin Mountains. Despite its name
The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre sits beside Ashtown Castle in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, pairing an interpretive exhibition on the park
Malahide Castle and Gardens occupies a large demesne on the edge of Malahide village in north County Dublin. The castle
Howth Castle stands above the fishing village of Howth on the peninsula at the northern end of Dublin Bay. Long
Drimnagh Castle sits at Walkinstown in County Dublin, a short journey from the city centre. It is a medieval castle
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre occupies a medieval fortified townhouse in the coastal village of Dalkey, County Dublin. The building
Ardgillan Castle and Gardens sits on rising ground near Balbriggan in north County Dublin, looking out over the Irish Sea
Parkavonear Castle stands at Castlelough, County Kerry, in the lakeland country around Killarney. It is a medieval stone castle, now
Minard Castle stands near Kilmurry on the southern shore of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, overlooking the storm beach
Listowel Castle stands in the centre of Listowel, County Kerry, overlooking the River Feale. Its surviving towers and connecting wall
Dunloe Castle stands at Beaufort in County Kerry, near the entrance to the Gap of Dunloe and within reach of
Carrigafoyle Castle stands on the shore of the Shannon Estuary near Ballylongford in north County Kerry. The surviving tower house
The Cablemaster’s Residence stands in Knightstown on Valentia Island, County Kerry, a village closely tied to the transatlantic telegraph cable
Ballymalis Castle is a tower house standing beside the River Laune in County Kerry, between Killorglin and Killarney, with the
Ballycarbery Castle stands a short drive from Cahersiveen in County Kerry, on the Iveragh Peninsula. The ivy-covered ruin of this
Ballybunion Beach lies below the cliffs at Ballybunion on the north Kerry coast, where the Atlantic meets a long stretch
Thoor Ballylee is a medieval tower house near Gort in south County Galway, best known as the home of the
Portumna Castle and Gardens stands at Portumna, County Galway, near the shores of Lough Derg. The great house is an
Oranmore Castle stands beside the water at Oranmore, County Galway, a short distance east of Galway city. It is a
Lynch’s Castle is a late medieval townhouse in the heart of Galway city, County Galway, standing at the corner of
Clifden Castle stands in ruins at Clifden Demesne, County Galway, on high ground west of Clifden town overlooking the Owenglin
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel and Gardens lies near Recess in Connemara, County Galway, set in woodland and grounds beside the Ballynahinch
Aughnanure Castle sits near Oughterard in County Galway, on the edge of Lough Corrib at the gateway to Connemara. The
Athenry Castle stands in the medieval town of Athenry, County Galway. Built by the Anglo-Normans, the castle centres on a



































