Ireland's castle hotels have pulled off a feat that would impress even the craftiest medieval alchemist: they've transmuted cold stone fortresses into bastions of modern luxury, all while preserving ...

Ireland is a land where the past and present coexist in perfect harmony, each enriching the other. In my travel special on ...

Skip touristy Dublin and head for this lively Irish Medieval city where you'll find rich history, a stunning castle, year-round festivals, and fantastic food.

Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Built in the 13th century, Cahir Castle is one of Ireland’s ...

A little bolthole retreat in County Westmeath? This 10-bedroom, 12-bathroom Irish castles with a wealth of history and myth surrounding it, on 27 acres of land is on the market for just over $1.5 ...

If you’ve ever dreamed that you’re an aristocrat languishing in your silk stockings, enjoying the ennui in your country pile, you’ve dreamed of Ashford Castle, an 800-year-old manor in County Mayo. It ...

If a man’s home is his castle, what if his castle is his hotel? In Ireland, such a stay isn’t mere hyperbole. A number of historic manors and estates offer swanky five-star accommodations within their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. Ireland’s National Heritage Week kicks off on August 16, offering ...

There’s no shortage of historic and luxurious hotels dotting the picturesque Irish countryside, but once you arrive at Ashford Castle, it quickly becomes clear that you’ve reached a very special place ...