From hilltop ringforts and ivy‑clad towers to secluded abbeys echoing with silent prayer, these lesser‑known treasures offer immersive, atmospheric adventures for those seeking Ireland’s deeper ...

From romantic ruins to grand estates, these fairy-tale sites deserve a place on your Emerald Isle itinerary. Dating from the 13th century, Cahir Castle is one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vipersniper / Getty Images Explore Cahir Castle, featured in popular TV shows and movies including The Tudors and "Excalibur." ...

The rugged landscape of Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland, inspired us to round up our favorite Irish castles. The show has brought a new tourism industry to the country, which now includes ...

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 ...

DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) The image of majestic stone castles rising from rolling green fields is a romantic one, a fantasy held by many travelers who dream of Ireland. But that image is a reality all over ...