Today, the castle is in state ownership and is one of Ireland’s most visited attractions. It’s open daily (excluding Dec. 25 ...

Dublin Castle has ranked as #10 in a recent list of the most popular palaces around the globe. In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the unique color palettes of the most popular ...

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 ...

Want to be king of your own castle? Where better to do it than in Ireland, where the rugged landscape — and torrid history — has left a lasting legacy on the landscape: a near limitless supply of ...

To most, the striking stone towers that dot the Irish countryside are quaint ruins. To a few ambitious people, they’re the perfect places to make into homes — and one-of-a-kind vacation rentals. By ...

When most people are asked about their favorite type of home, the castle is probably not the first style that pops into their heads. Of course, the idea of living that castle life is intriguing. Even ...

Historic Royal Palaces has appointed a new head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, effective January 2026. Caroline Walker joins Historic Royal Palaces from Queen’s University Belfast, where she ...