For years, my mother instilled in me a great passion for my ancestral roots. Her remarkable enthusiasm towards researching our family’s Irish heritage led to amazing discoveries. A few Lords, a few ...

Admit it: we've all dreamed of becoming royalty. Unfortunately, though, not all of us can pull off a Mia Thermopolis and inherit an entire country at the ripe age of 18 (Princess Diaries, anyone?).

Cahercastle, which is located just under a half hour from charming Galway City, is more than 600 years old but has been refurbished over the past decade by owner Peter. The news of Cahercastle’s ...

The remarkable Caherkinmonwee Castle in Co Galway needs some upgrading but it's ready to welcome its new owners to its four floors of magic. Like many castles in Ireland, Caherkinmonwee Castle in Co ...

Get ready to make like royalty in these incredible Irish castles that let you step back into history: They're all available for rent on HomeAway.com or Airbnb.com. For the ultimate Irish fairy-tale ...

This quaint village in County Galway is perfect for exploring Ireland's coastal route with plenty of things to do including Dunguaire Castle, traditional pubs and fresh seafood ...

Bunratty Castle is the last remaining castle on this site which began as a Viking trading camp in 970. Built in 1425 and restored in 1954, the castle is furnished with art and tapestries from the 15th ...

Ambitious owners have converted stone towers in the Irish countryside from ruins to rentals, giving visitors a chance to be king of the castle The imposing wooden door creaks open and my children ...

This week marks the 200th anniversary of a mysterious fire that tore through a Galway castle and rendered it a ruin for decades.