Today, the castle is in state ownership and is one of Ireland’s most visited attractions. It’s open daily (excluding Dec. 25 ...

A stunning photograph of an Irish island in County Roscommon has gone viral on Twitter. The Abandoned Places Twitter account posted an aerial image of McDermott's Castle on Castle Island in Lough Key, ...

From Chuclainn and Finn McCool to the High King of Ireland and Oliver Cromwell, the legacy of our Irish ancestor's struggles live on in this County Louth historic castle. Roche Castle, in County Louth ...

History is alive and kicking in Ireland - as is revealed in this book of deserted treasures. Abandoned Ireland by Dominic Connolly, published by Amber Books, shows the extraordinary past of the small ...

Even once-opulent structures can deteriorate. These palatial estates were abandoned and now sit in varying states of decay for reasons ranging from natural disasters to rumored hauntings. Photos of ...

The rugged landscape of Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland, inspired us to round up our favorite Irish castles. The show has brought a new tourism industry to the country, which now includes ...

When planning a vacation, many people think about which museums, parks, monuments or restaurants they'd like to visit. But why not throw something else into the mix by visiting some eerie yet ...

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 ...