Ireland is home to over 30,000 castles. Say what? Yes, there are several castles in Ireland that even locals already lost count and it’s probably one of the things that Ireland is famous for. These castles were built as early as the 10th century and although most of them have already seen their days, these …
Trim Castle is the largest, best-preserved, and most impressive Norman castle in Ireland, and is best known as a filming location for the epic thriller ‘Braveheart‘. It is located in the town of Trim, which got its name from the Irish Baile Átha Troim, or ‘Town of the Ford of the Elder Trees’, which means …
Ireland’s lush, diverse landscape is dotted with numerous castles. A lot of these were used as defensive structures or family strongholds. Most are built at least five centuries ago and have been witness to Ireland’s conflicted history. Almost seamlessly intertwined with battles and conflicts are legends about the residents of these castles. Today, there are …