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The sprawling 17th-century, country-manor-style castle sits peacefully on the peaceful Upper Lough Erne, framed by trees and a rugged parkland. Large bay windows and elegant interiors invite you to make yourselves at home here. Watch the sunset across the water and the mesmerising ancient hills of Fermanagh from your own personal island setting. See more

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Inside this 700-year-old castle you will find engraved furnishings and gilded frames complementing floral fabrics and pastel-hued walls. Wander the bountiful walled garden, dine on delicious, seasonal cuisine and gaze over the river to the rugged landscape beyond from your delightfully-styled, characterful bedroom. See more

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Just an hour from Dublin, a dramatic castellated outline tops a welcoming façade, glistening with long sash windows. Grand, elegant interlinking Georgian rooms flood with natural light, whilst stunning plasterwork decorates throughout. Ideally situated for scenic lake views and perfect for groups of friends or family, this secluded retreat, inhabited by the same family for 400 years, will remain with you long after your stay. See more

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A Gothic fireplace, spiral staircases, dark stone walls and exposed beams are further dramatised by the accompanying colourful history of this modest castle; as wild as its rural setting and which played an exciting role in North Clare’s military past. Renovated to host 21st-century stays, the 15th-century castle brims with character amid the period antiques and floral bedsheets. See more

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This Baronial property marks its territory amid a scenic, tree-dotted landscape of the historic County Fermanagh. Complete with turrets, chimneys and a glistening orangery, its façade gives way to an equally Imperial interior of archways, columns, ornate ceilings and floating staircases brimming with romance and charm. See more

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Home to a Duke and Duchess and with original defence walls thought to be the oldest in Ireland, this magnificent castle has an instant warmth, and portrays an immense history throughout Gothic-styled rooms. Lose yourself in enchanting woodland and colourful eight-acre gardens, delight in fresh and thoughtfully-created cuisine and explore the wonders of Lismore’s conservatory and unique art gallery. See more