http://www.castlesinireland.info Castles Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:33:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Rhiannon Batten Ashford Castle County Mayo This 13th-century castle is set by scenic Lough Corrib, Ireland's second-largest lake. Once the estate of Lord Ardilaun and the Guinness family, Ashford Castle opened as a hotel in 1939. It has become a favourite with a surprising spectrum of celebrities; former guests include Christina Ricci ... http://www.castlesinireland.info/five-best-irish-castles/ by Sheila Flynn DUBLIN, Ireland -- 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 the island nation -- where castles offer such differing charms and features that ... http://www.castlesinireland.info/ireland-many-a-castle-does-double-duty-as-a-hotel/ By Saidul A Shaari Reported built over 600 hundred years ago by Cormac MacCarthy, a legendary Irish nobleman. So far, millions of people have made pilgrimage to Blarney Castle and eventually made Blarney one of the world’s top historical landmark and of course, one of many Irish wealthy tourism hot spot. ... http://www.castlesinireland.info/blarney-castle-irelands-top-tourist-trap/ By Colm B Brady This massive castle is probably the finest example of an Anglo / Norman castle in Ireland. The vast size of the castle combined with its impress state of its condition despite dating from 1196. The castle is situated in the town of Trim in County Meath ... http://www.castlesinireland.info/trim-castle-the-finest-example-of-an-anglo-norman-castle-in-ireland/ By Rose Mary The Blarney Castle, with its battlemented keep and ruined towers, situated 5 miles north of Cork, Ireland, is the most visited castle. This castle was erected in 1446 by Dermot McCarthy, who was the local lord at that time. Apart from the grandeur of this castle sitting ... http://www.castlesinireland.info/kissing-the-blarney-stone/ By Colm Brady When you come to Ireland you will want to be sure to pack appropriately. Depending on where you live, you may find that the weather in Ireland is much different than what you are used to; it may even be necessary to invest in certain protective gear ... http://www.castlesinireland.info/information-about-ireland/ By Seth Miller The land of Ireland combines mystic character and historical makeup. Ireland is a magnificent landscape compassing the beauty of nature, art and history in its richest forms. The tangible history and lovely native people with the faith in humanity and music are the backbone of Irish culture. Ireland?s ... http://www.castlesinireland.info/ireland-travel/