Possibly one of the oldest continuously inhabited castles in Ireland, Killyleagh Castle was first constructed by Norman knight John de Courcy in 1180, [219] one of many such fortifications to protect the Strangford Lough against Viking incursion. [220]

2018年4月16日 · Malahide Castle is one of the oldest castles in the entire country, with parts of it dating back to the 12th century. It also has a truly remarkable history. It’s survived a number of infamous battles, including the Battle of the Boyne. The private papers of James Boswell were also discovered here in the 1920’s.

2022年10月1日 · An hour away from Dublin, you will find Ireland’s oldest castle, Kilkea Castle which was built in the 12th century. With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle is still inhabited today and you can even come and live like royalty for a few days.

Dunlough Castle, standing atop the cliffs at the northern tip of the Mizen Peninsula, looks at the Atlantic Ocean from the extreme southwest point of Ireland. Founded in 1207 by Donagh O’Mahony, Dunlough is one of the oldest castles in Ireland and an example of Norman architecture and dry stone masonry.

The oldest continuously inhabited in Ireland built in circa A.D. 1190 by the O’Briens. Later used as a Geraldine towerhouse used as a late-medieval fortress by the Earls of Desmond until the confiscation of their palatinate.

2024年6月23日 · Among the many castles scattered across the Irish countryside, there is one that claims the title of the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland – Killyleagh Castle in County Down. Situated in the picturesque town of Downpatrick, Killyleagh Castle holds within its walls a history dating back to 1180.

2020年8月6日 · This castle visit takes us all the way up to the north of the country to Killyleagh Castle in Downpatrick, County Down. Parts of the castle date back to 1180 and it is home of Gawn Rowan Hamilton and his family making it the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland.

2018年7月22日 · Malahide Castle is the oldest occupied castle in Ireland and has been in the Talbot family since 1180. It was sold to the Irish government in 1976 when the last of the Talbot family inherited the castle and had to pay an enormous sum of inheritance taxes.

2023年11月25日 · From kissing the Blarney Stone to strolling through the captivating gardens of Birr Castle, get a taste of the magic of some of Ireland’s most iconic castles. Ireland, affectionately called the Emerald Isle, is home to a very rich and long history.

2025年2月16日 · Famous for: Being one of the oldest castles in Ireland with over 800 years of history; Malahide Castle, constructed in 1185, boasts a rich history as a residence of the Talbot family for nearly 800 years. Its architecture reflects various styles due to numerous renovations over the centuries. This one is great as it’s so symmetrical and ...