![]() On the banks of Lough Ree, the four-storey tower house was likely a 15th-century addition, containing ten spacious bedrooms, a minstrel gallery with a 13th-century floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a 12th-century dungeon that’s used as a dining space. This 12th-century castle has been inhabited by just two families in its eight centuries. The kitchen is also double-height and full of the quirks and the unique design that gives an old building so much character. ![]() The Great Hall, now a sitting area, has the double-height ceiling and lime-washed stone walls you might expect of a castle, but with all the modern comforts, including a stove and squishy armchairs. It’s been extensively renovated and now makes for a comfortable two-bedroom home, surrounded by 20 acres of woodlands. Not to be confused with the nearby Gregans Castle Hotel, this late 16th-century castle replaced a 13th-century castle on the same site in the heart of the Burren. Priced at €5 million, the castle is linked with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who stayed in Knockdrin Castle during the War of Independence. With twelve bedrooms, five bathrooms, a reception hall, drawing room, dining room, ballroom, gallery and library spread over 1,800 square metres (yes, metres!).Ī magnificent carved oak staircase is lit by a glass ceiling from above, just one of many period features of the castle, which also includes an ornate vaulted ceiling in the upstairs gallery. ![]() This 18th-century Gothic Revival castle sits on 500 acres of rolling parkland just outside of Mullingar. Knockdrin Castle, Co Westmeath, €5,000,000 ![]()
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