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From the time of the Norman conquest until the end of English
rule, the Kings and Lords of Ireland built many magnificant
fortifications and homes. Many of these historic buildings have
survived for over 600 years nearly intact while sadly, others
have become ruins. All are still well worth a visit whether
to examine some of Europe's best examples of medieval fortifications
or take in the atmosphere of noble life in Ireland centuries
ago. Some of Ireland's nicest castles are now luxuray hotels.
TheIrishGuide's favorites:
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- Athlone Castle, Co. Westmeath
- Blarney Castle, Co. Cork
- Dublin Castle, Dublin
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- Enniskillen Castle, Co. Fermanagh
- King John's Castle, Co. Limerick
- Trim Castle, Co. Meath
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 Duchas, National Heritage Service
 Heritage Island member
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Athenry, Co. Galway.
Castle
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St Peter's Square, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Email: jwalsh@athloneudc.ie,
Castle
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Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Castle
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Ballyhack, Co. Wexford.
Castle
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Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.
Castle
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Bunratty, Co. Clare.
Castle, Interpretive Centre, Kids
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Castle Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
Castle
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Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Email: castlecoole@ntrust.org.uk,
Castle, Historic House, Park
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Cork Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork.
Castle, Historic Site
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Dame St., Dublin, Co. Dublin. Email: tours@dublincastle.ie,
Castle, Museum
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Castle Barracks, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Email: castle@fermanagh.gov.uk,
Castle, Interpretive Centre
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Ferns, Co. Wexford.
Castle
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Churchill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Park, Castle, Natural Feature
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Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.
Castle, Historic House
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King's Island, Nicholas Street, Limerick City, Co. Limerick.
Castle
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Malahide, Co. Dublin. Phone: 01 8462184, Email: malahidecastle@dublintourism.e,
Castle, Historic House
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Castle Park, off Castle Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary.
Castle, Historic House
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Fivemile Bourne, Co. Leitrim.
Castle, Historic House
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Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin.
Park, Castle
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Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Co. Dublin.
Castle
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The Quay, Waterford, Co. Dublin.
Castle, Museum
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Castle Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
Castle
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Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Castle
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Trim, Co. Meath.
Castle
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Merchant's Quay, Waterford City, Co. Waterford. Email: mail@waterfordtreasures.com,
Museum, Castle
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Castle Hotels in Ireland
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Some of Ireland's nicest castles are now luxury hotels. Even if you do not want to spend
to stay in them, they have excellent restuarants for lunch or dinner. This will avail you
the opportunity for a visit.
TheIrishGuide's favorites:
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- Adare Manor Hotel, Co. Limerick
- Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Co. Gallway
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- Barberstown Castle Hotel, Co. Kildare
- Dromoland Castle Hotel, Co. Clare
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Sky Road, Clifden, Co. Galway. Phone: 095 21201, Email: info@abbeyglen.ie,
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Adare, Co. Limerick. Phone: 061 396566, Email: reservations@adaremanor.com,
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Cong, Co. Mayo. Phone: 092 46003, Email: ashford@ashford.ie,
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Coast Road, Doolin, Co. Clare. Phone: 065 707 4025, Email: ballinalackencastle@eircom.net,
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Ballynahinch, Recess, Connemara, Co. Galway. Phone: 095 31006, Email: bhinch@iol.ie,
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Ballyseedy, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Phone: 066 712 5799
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Straffan, Co. Kildare. Phone: 01 6288157, Email: castleir@iol.ie,
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Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. Phone: 042 966 7030, Email: cabrach@iol.ie,
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Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin, Co. Dublin. Phone: 01 833 2321, Email: info@clontarfcastle.ie,
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Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare. Phone: 061 368144, Email: sales@dromoland.ie,
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Castledermot, Co. Kildare. Phone: 0503 45156, Email: kilkea@iol.ie,
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Kinnitty, Birr, Co. Offaly. Phone: 0509 37318, Email: kinnittycastle@eircom.net,
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Collooney, Co. Sligo. Phone: 071 67800, Email: markree@iol.ie,
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