Bunratty Castle (Castle at the Mouth of the Ratty) in Clare County was in origin a Viking trading camp, dating to 970.
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This room with its rustic table and warm colors is ideal for long winter evenings supping by the fire while paging through weighty and scholarly tomes.
This room with its rustic table and warm colors is ideal for long winter evenings supping by the fire while paging through weighty and scholarly tomes.
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Tortoiseshells and a collection of pewter plates.
Tortoiseshells and a collection of pewter plates.
Rose Cottage at Bunratty
Also in Clare County is Ballyportry, a Gaelic tower house built in the 15th century.
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This room charms with its Irish plaid, sheepskin rugs and cozy fire.
This room charms with its Irish plaid, sheepskin rugs and cozy fire.
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This stone bath promises many hours spent gazing out to the green lands beyond.
This stone bath promises many hours spent gazing out to the green lands beyond.
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A castle kitchen with all the architectural elements one could ever dream of.
A castle kitchen with all the architectural elements one could ever dream of.
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Ballyhannon Castle, built in 1490, is a late 15th c towerhouse in Quin, County Clare with a history of knighthood and conflict.
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For true romantics, all rooms in the castle are accessed by a spiral staircase.
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Once likely a strictly utilitarian cold and uncomfortable dining hall, today is made pleasant through the use of color and candlelight.
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Kitchen cabinet door fronts in the shape of shields are a nod to the castle's history of knighthood.
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A bedroom is made cozy with a curtained bed to close against the evening cold.
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A coach house on the castle grounds welcomes with flowers and light filled rooms.
Ballyhannon Castle, built in 1490, is a late 15th c towerhouse in Quin, County Clare with a history of knighthood and conflict.
For true romantics, all rooms in the castle are accessed by a spiral staircase.
Once likely a strictly utilitarian cold and uncomfortable dining hall, today is made pleasant through the use of color and candlelight.
Kitchen cabinet door fronts in the shape of shields are a nod to the castle's history of knighthood.
A bedroom is made cozy with a curtained bed to close against the evening cold.
A coach house on the castle grounds welcomes with flowers and light filled rooms.
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Portieres add warmth and color throughout
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Castle Leslie Estate is a Baronial 19th century castle adjacent to the village of Glaslough, Monaghan. It has been home to the Leslie family since the 1600s.
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The gorgeous fireplace is made even more beautiful by the brilliant wall color and carefully placed art.
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A delightful room of cream and blue with doors the outside.
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The dark furnishing beautifully compliment the vivid blue of the toile wallpaper.
Turin Castle is in the ancient barony of Kilmaine and is surrounded by walled pasture land.
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A nod to a medieval past
The sitting room in green and gold is both formal and welcoming.
The kitchen is totally modern yet retains elements of history.
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An evening spent in a castle bedchamber would surely conjur up dreams of white knights.
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Portieres add warmth and color throughout
Castle Leslie Estate is a Baronial 19th century castle adjacent to the village of Glaslough, Monaghan. It has been home to the Leslie family since the 1600s.
The gorgeous fireplace is made even more beautiful by the brilliant wall color and carefully placed art.
A delightful room of cream and blue with doors the outside.
The dark furnishing beautifully compliment the vivid blue of the toile wallpaper.
Turin Castle is in the ancient barony of Kilmaine and is surrounded by walled pasture land.
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