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The Best Castles in Ireland

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Castles in Ireland

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    Bunratty Castle & Folk Park , Bunratty
    4.4
    Castle
    Offering visitors a chance to attend a genuine medieval banquet, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park hosts four-course dinners accompanied by traditi
    Tours from $19
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    Blarney Castle & Gardens , Blarney
    4.5
    Castle
    Steeped in legend, Blarney Castle & Gardens boast a mystical stone claiming supernatural power to endow anyone who kisses it with the gift of
    Tours from $28
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    Dublin Castle , Dublin
    3.7
    Government Building
    A taste of medieval times in the middle of a modern downtown, Dublin Castle served as the seat of British rule in Ireland for over seven cent
    Tours from $4
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    Kilkenny Castle , Kilkenny
    4.6
    Park
    Preserving more than eight centuries of history within its walls, Kilkenny Castle rises over the Nore River and marks an intersection of seve
    Tours from $10
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    Rock of Cashel , Cashel
    4.4
    Castle
    Local mythology claims Rock of Cashel, a limestone hill crowned by a group of medieval buildings, came into existence when Saint Patrick bani
    Tours from $56
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    Castle destinations in Ireland

    Dublin BEST FOR: Museums, Nightlife, Parks
    Kilkenny BEST FOR: Parks, Historic Sites, Breweries & Distilleries
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    Cashel BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Museums, Nightlife
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