Her point sank in -- you mustn't squander blue sky in Ireland -- so I ventured ... coastal roads to Dunguaire Castle, a 1520 tower house right on Galway Bay. Dunguaire is not a hotel but offers ...

Ashford Castle, which was originally built in 1228, is located in Cong, Ireland (roughly 25 miles northwest of Galway). Recent guests said that they felt like royalty during their stays ...

Ireland is full of historical sites ... bus and train services from popular cities like Galway, Limerick, and Dublin. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 ...