15 Beautiful Castles in Ireland to Inspire Your Next Trip to the Emerald Isle
"Set on a rocky outcrop along the shores of Galway Bay in County Galway, Dunguaire Castle was built in 1520. Said to be the most photographed of Ireland’s castles, it has a 75-foot traditional Irish tower. The castle was bought and repaired in the early 1920s by Oliver St. John Gogarty, a famous surgeon and literary figure. Because of him, the castle became an important site during the revival of Irish literature, and famous writers such as Yeats, Synge, and Shaw were frequent visitors. Today, the castle is known for its medieval-style banquets and tours." - Travel + Leisure Editors
