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Ireland

The Irish countryside is famous for medieval fortresses, castles, and manor houses. These impressive strongholds are rich in Irish history, and some of the most spectacular views of Ireland can be found among them. Most Irish castles are made from stone and date from the 1100s. The Irish began to build fortifications in Ireland soon after the Norman Invasion. Most of these medieval strongholds were occupied by invading lords who used them as defensive administrative headquarters.

Ireland's countryside is a beautiful patchwork of green hills and valleys, combined with ancient, gray medieval stonework and they make for some of the most picturesque images in all of Europe. While many Irish castles have fallen into ruin, many are available for exclusive use hire and offer luxury accommodation. Some of these castles also hold also medieval banquets and are available to rent for family vacations, weddings or other corporate or celebratory events.

Castles, stone towers and other fortifications can be found all over Ireland. Some have been lovingly restored and others lie in ruin, a broken mass of rubble that is the only testament to their former greatness and importance.

Castles in Ireland were not elaborate dwellings of royalty. While it is true most were owned by the heads of clans, kings or titled English gentry, they were fortified dwellings, for protection against raids and invaders. It was not until the 18th century that the Irish aristocracy started to build elegant and comfortable homes fit for the modern day guest. These too have required massive amounts of restoration and fortunately the recent boom in Ireland has made this all possible.

There are now some magnificent houses and castles offering guests 5 star accommodation in lovely settings and they have become the perfect venue for a family vacation or a large gathering of friends. It is a wonderful way to experience a bygone era and to get a feel for the real Ireland. The owners and staff alike are always delightful and you get to experience living like a lord, without all the hassle of actually owning one of the castles. A wonderful exclusive use castle hire experience offering luxury accommodation combined with a myriad of fun activities and sightseeing.

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