Celtic Castles Chapter 7

Lots of Celtic Castles have been converted into hotels, restaurants & spas. Others have tours to teach you about their history. And some are rich tales & myths.

At first thought you may not think visiting castles would be very romantic. Change that line of thought because Irish castles became a trend for celebrity romance after the Beckhams married here in 1999 in Luttrellstown Castle Co. Dublin. Since then, the castles are rightfully host to big names including:

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West

Ballyfin House, Co. Laois

Pierce Brosnan & Keely Shaye Smith

Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo

Paul McCartney & Heather Mills

Castle Leslie, Co. Monaghan

Courteney Cox & Johnny McDaid

Ash ford Castle, Co. Mayo

Jay-Z & Beyonce loved their vacation in Ireland

Castlemartyr Resort, Co. Cork

Celebrities chose Irish castles because they understood how romantic castles can be. Visiting enchanting, towering castles with history seeping through the ivy flowing up the walls and remarkable surroundings are ideal for honeymooners.

The gardens and architecture are beautiful, there is lots to learn from visiting & many of them offer luxurious accommodation and premium food.

Many of the momentous castles were built in the Celtic and Medieval period by kings and vikings as a form of protection and most of them are still standing strong and they were build around beautiful surroundings.

The medieval Bunratty Castle, Co. Clare was filmed in ‘Game of Thrones’ and you can see its towering walls with jagged edges being lit up by flaming lights during the evening. Ireland features throughout the TV series because of its unique landscape – there is nowhere else like it.

There are around 53 castles scattered around Ireland, some are small and cosy, others are large and breathtaking. Many of them are still standing strong and others are monumental ruins, others have been restored. My list of the top 7 castles can be found in Chapter 6.

It is worth splashing out the cash for at least 1 night in a castle hotel. Here is a list of most of the castle hotels

It is worth splashing out the cash for at least 1 night in a castle hotel. Here is a list of most of the castle hotels
Abbeyglen Castle Cabra Castle Glin Castle Lough Eske Castle
Adare Manor Hotel Carraigin Castle Gregans Castle Lough Rynn Castle
Ashford Castle Castle Dargan Kilgraney House Mount Falcon House
Ballygally Castle Castle Durrow Killaghy Castle Narrow Water Castle
Ballyhannon Castle Castle Leslie Killeen Castle Portlick Castle
Ballynahinch Castle Clontarf Castle Killiane Castle Rathsallagh House
Ballyseede Castle Darver Castle Kilronan Castle Smarmore Castle
Barberstown Castle Dromoland Castle Lisheen Castle Trim Castle Hotel
Blarney Castle Fitzpatrick Castle Lough Cutra Castle Waterford Castle
Here are some of the others for sightseeing:
Chair Castle Dunguaire Castle Blarney Castle
Kilkenny Castle Belfast Castle Donegal Castle
Dublin Castle King Johns Castle Bunratty Castle
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One of my passions is exploring and from my experience, Ireland is a beautiful country to explore. I have so many recommendations but for newcomers to Ireland I definitely opt to send you to Westport for Croagh Patrick & Clew Bay, perfect for hiking scenery and beautiful seafood, 

My favorite place in Ireland is Galway City - I love going for a meal with my friends, followed by a stroll down the cobbled streets, before popping into one of the Traditional Irish Pubs like  An Púcan.

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Born in Portugal, I fell in love with Ireland from the moment I landed here. I intended to stay for 6 months, and 6 years after I just cannot imagine my life without the Irish ‘craic’. 

Working in Events & Tourism for the last years has been so rewarding - bringing people to see all the magical, undiscovered spots in this country is what I wake up for every day. I have made memories that will last a lifetime, and I work towards creating the same experiences for others visiting the Emerald island. 

My favourite place in Ireland is probably the Dingle Peninsula, where bumpy roads bring the Atlantic ocean and green mountains together. The seafood is just as brilliant as the landscape, which I couldn’t forget to mention, being the foodie that I am!

You could say I am biased when I pick Kilkenny as one of my other top spots - I just can’t get enough of this lively mediaeval city branded by its hospitality.

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Without a shadow of a doubt my favourite county and city in Ireland is Galway simply due to the dual aspect living you can have in this area the beauty and serenity of the Connemara countryside and the diverse cultural living of Galway city. Come and see firsthand how friendly and welcoming the Irish people are , Stop waiting and make the trip of a lifetime!

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Apart from my hometown, one of my favorite place in Ireland has got to be 'The Kingdom' (Kerry). The scenery is just unparalleled. From the idyllic wild Atlantic coasts to our selection of well-known mountain ranges, and everything in between. The ring of Kerry is definitely a must see, the nightlife is pretty great too!!

On my weekends I love to cheer on my local Gaelic football teams. I'd definitely recommend catching a GAA match on your travels!

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I'm from the town of Mullingar, known as the hidden heartlands of Ireland. Travel is my passion, every weekend I try to visit a few different counties here in Ireland and also explore new and exciting countries. Unfortunately there is just not enough time to visit everywhere I want too on our beautiful island of Ireland, Naturally the next best thing is to help make others dreams come true with the trip of a lifetime to our fair isle!

My two favorite places in Ireland is Galway and Kerry. They are full of great culture, food, scenery, and of course many traditional Irish pubs!! There is always a great lively buzz no matter what time of year you visit.

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