Medieval History
Ireland might not pop to mind as the most romantic of destinations, but the Emerald Isle?s charms can be quite seductive.
Dublin has a youthful, energetic vibe, while the rolling countryside beckons with its peaceful, quiet beauty. Couples can sample a little bit of both with the six-night ?Town and Country Experience.? The package includes three nights each at a pair of historic Irish properties: The Merrion in Dublin and Ashford Castle in County Mayo.
Originally built in the 13th century as a monastery, Ashford Castle eventually fell into the hands of the Guinness family who turned it into their country estate. It became a hotel in 1939. Set on 350 acres of gardens and forest, the imposing gray castle looks like something out of a fairytale.
Click here to read this article from the Chicago Sun Times
- Northampton?s Medieval Castle Remains To Be Brought To The Surface
The nderground remains of Northampton Castle could be brought to the surface under new proposals to regenerate a historic area of the town. Dr Marie Dickie, a member of the Friends of Northampton Castle (FONC), believes exposing some of the remains of...
- Scotland's Graffiti Castle Stands For Conservation Debate
A graffiti project on an old Scottish castle has become more popular than expected. Should it be removed for the sake of preserving the historic building? Kelburn Castle is just like hundreds of other old Scottish castles with its quaint turrets, grand...
- Harlech Castle In Wales To Get Upgrades
Harlech Castle in northern Wales will soon be receiving new interpretation, presentation and visitor facilities, following the acquisition of the town?s Castle Hotel and car park by Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government?s historic environment service. The...
- Challenges Of Castle Ownership
The idea of welcoming dinner guests across a drawbridge may be romantic, but if your home is a European castle, the maintenance costs can be daunting. When Malcolm Goodbody heard that the 15th-century, 230-square-meter Dunsandle Castle in County Galway,...
- Happy St. Patrick's Day
In honor of the Irish bishop of the Emerald Isle, I'm going to try to post on this blog more often. I just discovered this fantastic resource: http://www.medievalists.net/ Its got great up-to-date articles on medieval studies, and it also has medieval...
Medieval History
A medieval Irish castle and a Dublin gem give couples a taste of town and country
Ireland might not pop to mind as the most romantic of destinations, but the Emerald Isle?s charms can be quite seductive.
Dublin has a youthful, energetic vibe, while the rolling countryside beckons with its peaceful, quiet beauty. Couples can sample a little bit of both with the six-night ?Town and Country Experience.? The package includes three nights each at a pair of historic Irish properties: The Merrion in Dublin and Ashford Castle in County Mayo.
Originally built in the 13th century as a monastery, Ashford Castle eventually fell into the hands of the Guinness family who turned it into their country estate. It became a hotel in 1939. Set on 350 acres of gardens and forest, the imposing gray castle looks like something out of a fairytale.
Click here to read this article from the Chicago Sun Times
- Northampton?s Medieval Castle Remains To Be Brought To The Surface
The nderground remains of Northampton Castle could be brought to the surface under new proposals to regenerate a historic area of the town. Dr Marie Dickie, a member of the Friends of Northampton Castle (FONC), believes exposing some of the remains of...
- Scotland's Graffiti Castle Stands For Conservation Debate
A graffiti project on an old Scottish castle has become more popular than expected. Should it be removed for the sake of preserving the historic building? Kelburn Castle is just like hundreds of other old Scottish castles with its quaint turrets, grand...
- Harlech Castle In Wales To Get Upgrades
Harlech Castle in northern Wales will soon be receiving new interpretation, presentation and visitor facilities, following the acquisition of the town?s Castle Hotel and car park by Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government?s historic environment service. The...
- Challenges Of Castle Ownership
The idea of welcoming dinner guests across a drawbridge may be romantic, but if your home is a European castle, the maintenance costs can be daunting. When Malcolm Goodbody heard that the 15th-century, 230-square-meter Dunsandle Castle in County Galway,...
- Happy St. Patrick's Day
In honor of the Irish bishop of the Emerald Isle, I'm going to try to post on this blog more often. I just discovered this fantastic resource: http://www.medievalists.net/ Its got great up-to-date articles on medieval studies, and it also has medieval...