With over 4,000 castle on the Emerald Isle, you don’t have to look far for the royal treatment in Ireland. However, not all castles are created equal, nor have they all been turned into stately hotels ...

CLIFDEN, Ireland -- A castle by any other name? Well, manor house just doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. There are numerous hotels in Ireland that claim castle heritage. And I was determined to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Dobson is a full-time luxury travel writer based in Italy. For years, my mother instilled in me a great passion for my ...

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Experience the warmth of true Irish hospitality with a stay in one of Ireland's Blue Book’s graceful country properties. Whether it’s a stately castle or an elegant manor house, Blue Book properties ...

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 ...

Ashford Castle reopens after a major overhaul. Why Go: Ireland’s most famous castle hotel reopened in March following a yearlong renovation. Incited by Ashford Castle’s new owners, the Tollman family ...

Ireland is celebrated for its untamed beauty—wild coastlines, rolling green hills and enchanted forests that conjure up ...

At 800 years old, Ireland’s Ashford Castle has been visited by the likes of Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand and James Bond himself. Pierce Brosnan held his wedding reception at the elegant property in ...

Ashford Castle in Cong, Co. Mayo, has been named as one of the most unique hotels in the world by Tripadvisor. The travel platform has revealed the winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best ...

The proximity of this castle to Shannon (only nine miles away along N18), along with its recreation facilities and conference space, give it a commercial edge, though this is an endearing historic ...