Lough Eske: Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains in Donegal, this castle has been a place for entertaining guests since 1861.Lough Eske: Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains in Donegal, this castle has been a place for entertaining guests since 1861.
Lough Eske: Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains in Donegal, this castle has been a place for entertaining guests since 1861.

Irish castles that offer a royal welcome

With Ireland being famous for its historical castles and recent research from Booking.com revealing that 43% of travellers are planning to stay in a new type of accommodation this year, there’s really never been a better time to check in to a rustic, royal abode. At the dawn of the new year, you can rest like a royal after enjoying the day in the fresh countryside, basking in the winter sunshine and taking in the spectacular Irish landscapes.

And, for those who are looking to create true fairy-tale memories this year, there’s a castle for you in a land really not too far away.

Here are just a few of them...

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