Zamki i fortyfikacje w Irlandii

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.

Castles and Fortifications of Ireland — Mapa

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Rock of Cashel

Before the Norman invasion, this complex served as the seat of the kings of Munster.

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Cahir Castle

Cahir Castle, one of the largest castles in Ireland, is sited on an island in the river Suir.

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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.

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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…

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Ballycarbery Castle

Ballycarbery Castle is a castle 3 kilometres from Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle, also known as Clonegal Castle, is a castle in Clonegal, County Carlow, Ireland, built in 1625.

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Staigue Fort

Staigue or Staig is a ruined stone ringfort three miles west of Sneem, on the Iveragh peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland.

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Doe Castle

Doe Castle, or Caisleán na dTuath, near Creeslough, County Donegal, was the historical stronghold of Clan tSuibhne, with architectural…

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Barryscourt Castle

Barryscourt Castle is a castle located in eastern County Cork in southern Ireland, close to the town of Carrigtwohill.

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Athlone Castle

Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, dating from the 12th century.

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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.

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Slane Castle

Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland.

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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.

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Roscosmmon Castle

Roscommon is the county town and the largest town in County Roscommon in Ireland.

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Ballysaggartmore Towers

Ballysaggartmore Towers are two ornate entrance lodges that are situated on the former Ballysaggartmore Demesne approx 2.5 kilometres from…

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Charleville Castle

Charleville Castle is a Gothic-style castle located in County Offaly, Ireland, bordering the town of Tullamore, near the River Clodiagh.

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Birr Castle

Birr Castle is a large castle in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Ireland.