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Must-Visit Fairytale Castles Of Ireland

Ireland is a stunningly gorgeous country steeped in mythology and history. However, this shouldn’t be surprising that Ireland is home to a plethora of beautiful fantasy castles to be discovered and explored. There are many castles in Ireland, ranging from riverbanks and gorgeous beaches to lush forests that would not look out of place in a fairytale scenario.

Planning a heritage tour to Ireland? You can visit these legendary castles in Ireland and even experience a royal life like medieval royalty. Here are some must-visit Irish castles that you should add to your vacation wishlist.

Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle is one of the most astonishing and picturesque castles in Ireland. It is an Irish castle hotel where people can stay and experience the lavish life of kings and queens. The castle is surrounded by the famous emerald forests, which add to its beauty and value. The famous movie The Quiet Man was filmed in these forests. The castle hotel was established in 1939 and instantly became popular because of its views and beauty. Celebrities used to visit it in the past, and even today, the castle hotel is a hit with famous people worldwide.

Skryne Castle

Love horse riding? Then Skryne Castle is the best castle for you to visit and stay in. It is one of the most legendary and astonishing castles of Ireland that also has a stable. People visit the castle for its amazing views of the Hill of Tara and New Grange. People can even rent the castle when on family or group vacations to have a lavish experience of castle life.

Rock of Cashel

The popular Rock of Cashel is among Ireland’s most well-known castles and attractions. It is positioned high in the Tipperary highlands, surrounded by beautiful greenery and attractions, and serves as a vigilant guardian over the town. The castle seems like a place where a monarch from a storybook would dwell; in fact, it was the medieval residence of the King of Munster in Irish history. People from all around the world come to visit the castle famous for its scenery and beautiful views.

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Visit Legendary Irish Castles with My Ireland Family Heritage

People visit these castles and explore other astonishing views during the tourist seasons. More than that, people are now coming to Ireland for historical tours and heritage trips where they can learn a lot about their ancestors and visit places where they lived once. Businesses like My Ireland Family Heritage offer top-quality genealogy research and heritage tours across Ireland.

My Ireland Family Heritage is a business that offers services like genealogy research in Ireland, guided Irish genealogical tours, Ireland heritage trips, etc. We have a highly qualified team to provide you with the best experience and heritage trips.

Reach out to us to learn more about our services and availability.

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser Oct 2024 By • Family TomBarron2013 New York City, NY2

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Oct 2024 • Family

We highly recommend My Ireland Heritage for anyone who wants to learn and be guided to their Irish “roots” and much, much more. Sean Quinn and Ian Darragh of My Ireland Family Heritage have deep knowledge or the areas we wanted to visit in Meath, Sligo and Kilkenny. While we knew about one side of the family history back to 1690, there was nothing known about the other that arrived in the US in the 1870s.

Ian, Sean, and Nicola did thorough research on our localities and locations from which our ancestors left for America in 1849 and later. In addition, Ian and Sean did separate day-long “recons” in advance of our time with them, seeking out local people and the specific properties with maps and whatever records still available. Their results were absolutely outstanding! In both our cases, they found and took us to our still-existing cottages and shops from the early 1820s.

It was so enjoyable to be with Ian for three days and for a special day with Sean. Whether it was the Newgrange World Heritage sites 5,500 years old , the Battle of the Boyne 1690 , or the local cemeteries and churches of our ancestors. Ian was especially attentive to my wife throughout the travels after she twisted her ankle in a rain-soaked old cemetery.

Throughout the process of trip preparation over months to giving us the final, wonderful books of Meath and Sligo, Aisling was highly professional and responsive with all the many details. The bound books she prepared are treasures! Thanks to all for truly exceptional experiences.

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser by Shelley L @ sjlively

Exceptional in every way!

Over the last few months of preparing for our trip, every single detail was meticulously attended, not only professionally, but helpfully, and in such a friendly manner, that I felt as if I knew Sean, Aisling and Ian before I even stepped off the plane.

The amount of work these wonderful people put into our personal history is mindboggling. My mother was an avid amateur genealogist, and had worked for decades to bring to light the trail our family took, but our resources are limited.

Sean knows exactly where to look, and was able to fill in so many gaps that had eluded us for generations. Some of the information he found, unbeknownst even to him, actually solidified the findings we had amassed over the years. Ours was a family in coal mining – I only found on our tour that they had originated from a mining area, and their arrival on the  border coincided exactly with the decline in the mining industry in County Wicklow.

I would have been overjoyed simply with the knowledge of why they left when they did, about 12 years before the famine. Breaking through our brick wall of great grandparents even farther back on the family tree was a dream come true, but to be able to set foot on not only the area they lived, and find that the house is still there was overwhelming. Seeing the family church and cemetery where our ancestors and extended family still rest is a truly moving experience.

The care taken by this company in each and every aspect of the journey cannot be overstated. Only about 2 weeks prior to my trip, Sean contacted me to let me know that he had also stumbled across some of my husband’s family name in the process and included them as well in his research. How often can anyone say that they not only got what they paid for, but more than they ever imagined? I can say that. They were even kind enough to answer a few follow-up questions after my return home, as I was so stunned on my tour with Ian that I didn’t think ask at the time.If you have the opportunity to make the trip to Ireland, contact My Ireland Family Heritage before you go.

If your family was there, Sean will go above and beyond to find them. Even without family, contact them anyway. Ian is a walking encyclopedia of history, and so fun to talk to. Aisling will make sure every “I” is dotted, and every “T” is crossed.  Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime, and the opportunity to pass on everything we have discovered to future generations

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