Random Most Beautiful Castles in Ireland (40 items)

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  (#1) Rock of Cashel

  • Republic of Ireland

  Rock of Cashel was home to the Kings of Munster for many generations.
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  (#2) Lismore Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Lismore Castle is one of Ireland's major tourist attractions with a stunning garden that's open to the public.
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  (#3) Kilkenny Castle

  • Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland

  Kilkenny Castle is one of the most visited castles in not only Ireland, but the world.
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  (#4) Ashford Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Ashford Castle is now used as a hotel, where guests are free to wander around the fairly large grounds.
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  (#5) Dromoland Castle

  Dromoland Castle was built in the 16th century and belonged to the royal O'Brien family.
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  (#6) Blarney Castle

  • County Cork, Republic of Ireland

  Blarney Castle is famous for the Blarney Stone, which visitors kiss for good luck.
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  (#7) Kinnitty Castle

  Kinnitty Castle is known for its proximity to the Slieve Bloom Mountains and many Ireland's top cities.
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  (#8) Dunguaire Castle

  When Dunguaire Castle was built in the 1500s, it was ruled by the O'Hynes family.
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  (#9) Donegal Castle

  Donegal Castle may not be kept in the best shape, but that doesn't take away from the beauty of the structure and the area around it.
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  (#10) Cahir Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Cahir Castle is one of the largest castles in Ireland, set with a moat and other traditional feudal castle features.
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  (#11) Blackrock Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Blackrock Castle was built in the 16th century but is currently used as a kid-friendly astronomy center. 
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  (#12) Johnstown Castle

  Johnstown Castle is most famous for its breathtaking gardens, where peacocks can often be found wandering around.
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  (#13) Classiebawn Castle

  Cassiebawn Castle is currently used as a private residence, but the sight of it from afar is worth the trip.
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  (#14) Dublin Castle

  • Dublin, Republic of Ireland

  Dublin Castle was under British control for over 7 centuries and now houses the world-renowned Chester Beatty Library. 
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  (#15) King John's Castle

  King John's Castle has an impressive collection of medieval weapons on the walls, which is open for the public to explore.
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  (#16) Adare Manor

  • Republic of Ireland

  The Earl of Dunraven used to call Adare Manor is home.
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  (#17) Bunratty Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Bunratty Castle is a medieval structure that is very tourist friendly, with a nearby traditional Irish village and medieval banquets.
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  (#18) Ballyseede Castle

  Ballyseede Castle is a hotel with an appreciation for history.
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  (#19) Glenveagh Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Glenveagh Castle was built by Captain John George Adair in the 1800s.
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  (#20) Trim Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Trim Castle is one of the rare Anglo Norman castles still standing.
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  (#21) Markree Castle

  Markee Castle used to be the residence of the Cooper family for over 3 centuries, but is now open to the public.
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  (#22) Malahide Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Malahide Castle was first owned by one of Henry II's knights, Richard Talbot in 1185.
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  (#23) Glin Castle

  Glin Castle is now a hotel with a large collection of traditional Irish paintings and furniture. 
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  (#24) Ross Castle

  Ross Castle sits among some of the most beautiful landscape in Ireland, with a peaceful lake and purple mountains nearby.
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  (#25) Oliver Castle

  • United Kingdom

  Castle Oliver was owned by Captain Robert Oliver, one of Oliver Cromwell's top soldiers in 1658.
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  (#26) Huntington Castle, Clonegal

  Huntington Castle is now a private residence, but the owners allow for tours in the summer.
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  (#27) Knappogue Castle

  Knappogue Castle was built in 1467 and was recently restored. 
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  (#28) Ballynahinch Castle

  Nearby the Irish landmark the Ballynahinch Salmon River, Ballynahinch Castle now serves as a hotel.
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  (#29) Castle Durrow

  Castle Durrow was built in the early 1700s by Colonel William Flower for his family.
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  (#30) Howth Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Howth Castle has belonged to the Earl of Howth and his family for many centuries.
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  (#31) Ardgillan Castle

  Ardgillan Castle is popular with true believers of the supernatural, as it is supposedly haunted by the Ghost of the Lady's Stairs.
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  (#32) Barretstown Castle

  Barretstown Castle was once owned by the Archbishop of Dublin but it was confiscated in 1547.
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  (#33) Parke's Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Parke's Castle was built in 1610 and recently resorted with the original techniques and materials.
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  (#34) Kilkea Castle

  Kilkea Castle was once the medieval stronhold for the earls of Kildare, the Fitzgeralds. 
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  (#35) Shankill Castle

  
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  (#36) Castleknock Castle

  • Republic of Ireland

  Castleknock Castle was a Norman structure that is now on the Castleknock College campus. 
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  (#37) Minard Castle

  Minard Castle is one of the newest Irish castle, built in the 19th century. 
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  (#38) Barberstown Castle

  Eric Clapton owned Barberstown Castle for almost a decade before it was turned into a hotel.
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  (#39) Portumna Castle

  Portumna Castle is currently used as a museum for Flight of the Wild Geese, a pivotal moment in Irish history.
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  (#40) Rathfarnham Castle

  During the Irish Confederate Wars, Rathfarnham Castle switched hands many times, from the Royalist troops to the Parliamentary troops.

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