CLIFDEN, Ireland -- A castle by any other name? Well, manor house just doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. There are numerous hotels in Ireland that claim castle heritage. And I was determined to ...

Ireland has more than 30,000 castles - more than even the most ardent of history-hunters could possibly see in a lifetime. These ancient structures offer travelers a special glimpse into Irish ...

Ireland is known for its lush green countryside, "forty shades of green", friendly people, and of course, ancient history reaching back 8,000 years. There's little wonder there are so many castles and ...

Here are some of Ireland's oldest castles. Apparently, there are about 30,000 castles in Ireland so we decided to break down some of the best. Irish castles are among those at the forefront of the ...