Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

By The Associated Press Sat., June 10, 2017 BUCHAREST, ROMANIA—Danger lurks at Dracula’s castle. Romanian authorities have closed a 13th-century fortress connected to Vlad the Impaler after a mother bear and her cubs were found roaming in the area. The citadel, atop a mountain in central Romania, can be reached only by climbing 1,480 steps. … Continue reading »

Finding the best hotels in Ireland depends on few things. You need to consider the costs of staying, the location of the hotel, its amenities and customer service. You should not compromise the comfort of your stay, because of the price. Ireland cheap hotels may also provide you with everything that you need. The costs … Continue reading »

Among the romantic preconceptions visitors bring to visit Ireland, it is their expectations of the landscape that are most likely to be fulfilled. An uncommon geological richness and the warming effect of the Atlantic produce an astonishing diversity of terrain on this small island for places to visit in Ireland, which is splashed throughout with … Continue reading »

FIT FOR A KING Historic castle once owned by Richard III and Henry VIII back on the market at a cut price after it fails to sell – but can you guess how much? Sheriff Hutton Castle, near York, has been owned by eight separate monarchs A 14TH-CENTURY castle once owned by eight English monarchs is … Continue reading »

BAM Construction has been selected to convert Grade II* listed Studley Castle in Warwickshire into a holiday complex. Bourne Leisure Hotels bought Studley Castle in 2016 to turn it into its 14th hotel under its Warner brand. BAM has begun early works on a £35.5m refurbishment and restoration scheme for the 1830s country house. It … Continue reading »

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, a residential private members’ club, is much more than a destination golf course and somewhere to sip the finest whisky. It’s a feast for the five senses and a place you wish you could call home Let me start by saying, there’s something rather annoying about The Carnegie Club … Continue reading »

SECURITY measures have been stepped up at tourist attractions in the area following the Manchester terror attack. Prime Minister Theresa May raised the country’s national security state to critical – the highest state of alert – following Monday’s attack – meaning further attacks may be imminent. Warwick Castle divisional director Nick Blofeld told The Observer: … Continue reading »

26 May 2017 By David O’Sullivan david@TheCork.ie Barryscourt Castle, Co. Cork: Archaeology, History and Architecture – the eleventh volume in the Archaeological Monograph Series launched by Ms Deirdre Clune MEP Barryscourt Castle. Pic: Wikipedia user SlongyBarryscourt Castle (Caisleán Chúirt an Bharraigh in Irish) is a castle located in East Cork south of the village of … Continue reading »