20 Beautiful Castles in Ireland to Inspire Your Next Trip

"Set on a rocky outcrop along Galway Bay in County Galway and built in 1520, this site — described as the "most photographed of Ireland’s castles" — features a 75-foot traditional Irish tower. It was bought and repaired in the early 1920s by Oliver St. John Gogarty, becoming an important hub during the Irish literary revival and frequented by writers such as Yeats, Synge, and Shaw. Today it is known for its medieval-style banquets and tours, offered from April to October." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines