When the Tollman family bought Ashford Castle in 2013, they quickly spotted that as well as taking on one of the most historic buildings in Ireland, they also had one other priceless asset: the staff.

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The best hotels in Ireland, from spa hotels to couples' places to stay and where to go if you're a family. These are the top Ireland hotels to book now.

From the Tower of London and Windsor Castle to small local churches, Colette Langan says she learned her art while restoring windows in historic buildings ...

Discover Castle Otttis in St. Augustine, Florida, a hand-built Irish-style stone castle created without blueprints using donated materials, faith, and imagination.

Castle Gould in Sands Point is here to prove that New York has architectural tricks up its sleeve that most people never knew existed. Those turrets aren’t just for show—they’re your reminder that ...

Colourful high street, good harbour and plenty of pubs and restaurants An ideal destination for those discovering the Wild Atlantic Way, this charming village is not only stunning to behold but also ...

Medieval castles were built for war, power, and spectacle—but they also had to function as crowded homes. Without plumbing, builders relied on gravity, clever stonework, and a workforce willing to ...

Ever wonder what it’s like to walk through a castle without dealing with international baggage fees? Castle Gould in Sands Point delivers all the medieval magnificence you crave, minus the ...

The Old Irish Goat isn’t just part of folklore — it’s genetically linked to goats that lived in Ireland 3,000 years ago. Scientists analyzed ancient remains and discovered that today’s rare breed ...

Medieval castles solved sanitation with stone shafts, ammonia fumigated wardrobes, and hired specialists to empty the pits at night. The engineering was smarter than it sounds, and sometimes deadlier ...