Castles and Fortifications of Ireland
Ireland’s landscape is defined by its defensive architecture, ranging from Iron Age stone ringforts like Staigue and Grianan of Aileach to massive Anglo-Norman strongholds such as Trim Castle. This collection highlights diverse structures including the ecclesiastical ruins of the Rock of Cashel, the river-bound Cahir Castle, and the Gothic-style Charleville. These sites showcase 12th-century keeps, 16th-century tower houses, and ornate Victorian lodges like Ballysaggartmore Towers. Together, they offer a chronological journey through Ireland’s complex history of kingship, conquest, and architectural evolution.
A Rock of Cashel
Before the Norman invasion, this complex served as the seat of the kings of Munster.
B Cahir Castle
Cahir Castle, one of the largest castles in Ireland, is sited on an island in the river Suir.
C Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle, parts of which date to the 12th century, lies close to the village of Malahide, 14 km north of central Dublin in Ireland.
D Blackrock Castle
Blackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from Cork city centre on the banks of the River Lee in…
E Ballycarbery Castle
Ballycarbery Castle is a castle 3 kilometres from Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland.
F Grianan of Aileach
The Grianan of Aileach, sometimes anglicised as Greenan Ely or Greenan Fort, is a hillfort atop the 244 metres high Greenan Mountain at…
G Menlo Castle
Menlo Castle or Menlough Castle, also called Blake's Castle, is a 16th century castle situated on the bank of the River Corrib near Menlo…
H Trim Castle Keep
Trim Castle is a castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland, with an area of 30,000 m2.
I Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle, also known as Clonegal Castle, is a castle in Clonegal, County Carlow, Ireland, built in 1625.
J Staigue Fort
Staigue or Staig is a ruined stone ringfort three miles west of Sneem, on the Iveragh peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland.
K Doe Castle
Doe Castle, or Caisleán na dTuath, near Creeslough, County Donegal, was the historical stronghold of Clan tSuibhne, with architectural…
L Barryscourt Castle
Barryscourt Castle is a castle located in eastern County Cork in southern Ireland, close to the town of Carrigtwohill.
M Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, dating from the 12th century.
N Reginald's Tower
Reginald's Tower is a historic tower in Waterford, Munster, Ireland. It is located at the eastern end of the city quay.
O Slane Castle
Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland.
P Dalkey Castle
This castle is one of the few castles in the area that has been kept intact for several hundred years. Only guided visits are available.
Q Roscosmmon Castle
Roscommon is the county town and the largest town in County Roscommon in Ireland.
R Ballysaggartmore Towers
Ballysaggartmore Towers are two ornate entrance lodges that are situated on the former Ballysaggartmore Demesne approx 2.5 kilometres from…
S Charleville Castle
Charleville Castle is a Gothic-style castle located in County Offaly, Ireland, bordering the town of Tullamore, near the River Clodiagh.
T Birr Castle
Birr Castle is a large castle in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Ireland.
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