With over 4,000 castle on the Emerald Isle, you don’t have to look far for the royal treatment in Ireland. However, not all castles are created equal, nor have they all been turned into stately hotels ...

Ireland's castle hotels have pulled off a feat that would impress even the craftiest medieval alchemist: they've transmuted cold stone fortresses into bastions of modern luxury, all while preserving ...

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 ...

At 800 years old, Ireland’s Ashford Castle has been visited by the likes of Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand and James Bond himself. Pierce Brosnan held his wedding reception at the elegant property in ...

For years, my mother instilled in me a great passion for my ancestral roots. Her remarkable enthusiasm towards researching our family’s Irish heritage led to amazing discoveries. A few Lords, a few ...

Known as a land of staggering landscapes, mysterious ancient monuments and oh-so-friendly folk, the Emerald Isle is also the place to enjoy some serious R&R with a stay at the best hotels in Ireland.

Inspired by popular historical drama series and social media, a growing travel trend sees travellers heading to Europe to enjoy a different accommodation style than a hotel or private cottage: castles ...

There’s no shortage of historic and luxurious hotels dotting the picturesque Irish countryside, but once you arrive at Ashford Castle, it quickly becomes clear that you’ve reached a very special place ...

It doesn’t get much cooler than staying in an Irish castle - just ask international football star, Jaap Stam, who recently ...

Experience the warmth of true Irish hospitality with a stay in one of Ireland's Blue Book’s graceful country properties. Whether it’s a stately castle or an elegant manor house, Blue Book properties ...

On 88 acres of gardens/parkland; boasts a proud history dating back to 1760; castle astounds with magnificent hallways/stairwells. This is one of Ireland's best castle hotels, though it is not one of ...