Rock of Cashel

Taken late evening.
Waterford Castle

You can stay in an 800 years old castle on an island!   http://www.waterfordcastle.com/
Poulakerry Castle

An Irish tower house. It was built in the 15th century on a location overlooking a potential crossing point of the River Suir
Gateway to Lismore Castle
Castle
The first O'Donnel king began his reign in 1200. The castle was built by Adoh Ruadh O'Donnell 1) in 1505. The final Chieftian Aodh Ruadh O'Donnell 2 (Red Hugh O'Donnell) burned it to the ground in 1607 rather than let it fall into English hands.
Rebuilt in Jacobean style in 16th century by Sir Basil Brooke when the English had full control in this part of Ireland. After Cromwell's rout of Ireland it was left to fall into decay.
It was restored during the 1990s.
Grand Entrance


History http://www.curraghmorehouse.ie/
Kilkenny Castle
Look Up to Rock of Cashel
Johnstown Castle Rear View

Built for the Grogan-Morgan family between 1810 and 1855 and incorporating part of a more ancient castle
Rock of Cashel

Taken late evening.
Rock of Cashel

Taken late evening.
Rock of Cashel

Taken late evening.
See photo in original gallery.

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