10 Most Amazing Castles in Ireland You Should Visit

6. Ashford Castle

It was built in 1228 by a prominent family at the time, and was made much bigger after the Guinness family bought it in the 19th century. Finally it was sold to the government in 1939, and today it serves as a five star hotel, with many celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Pierce Brosnan, having been spotted staying at the hotel. Also in the 1970s, this castle was used as the setting in a movie that served as a love letter of sorts to the country itself, called the “The Quiet Man,” starring John Wayne.

Ashford Castle in Ireland, today serves as a five star hotel, with many celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Pierce Brosnan | 10 Most Amazing Castles in Ireland You Should Visit
Ashford Castle in Ireland, today serves as a five star hotel, with many celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Pierce Brosnan / Copyright Patryk Kosmider

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