Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Finance manager of exclusive five star hotel claims she’s being made ‘scapegoat for fraud’ in High Court action – Independent.ie
Orla Horgan claims she is being made “a scapegoat for fraud at the hotel” due to suspicious transactions carried out by another employee in the finance department which she has nothing to do with. Last month Ms Horgan, of Station Road, Askeaton, Co Limerick, was informed she is to be dismissed from her position on … Continue reading
French castle faces flooding as waters rise – video | World news | The Guardian
Château de Chambord, a castle in Frances’s Centre-Val de Loire department, faces rising waters as floods continue to hit France. The castle was built between 1519 and 1547 and is considered one of France’s most historic castles, built by King Francis I. France is continuing to suffer from heavy flooding. This drone video was shot … Continue reading
Luxury Living: Castles
Luxury living: Castles From the Emerald Isle to Bluegrass Country, 5 fairytale castles — all from Christie’s International Real Estate Glin Castle, Co. Limerick, Ireland €6,500,000 Glin Castle is set on 380 acres of private parkland overlooking the Shannon Estuary in County Limerick. One of Ireland’s most historic properties, Glin Castle has been the ancestral … Continue reading
It’s Good to Be King: Highlands Castle Looms Large in Upstate New York for $12.8M – Real Estate News and Advice – realtor.com
realtor.com Winter is coming—at least for fans of “Game of Thrones,” which just ended its fifth season on HBO. Viewers who are experiencing castle withdrawal symptoms can turn their gaze to Highlands Castle in Bolton Landing, NY, now on the market for $12.8 million. While author George R.R. Martin didn’t consult on this structure, it’s straight out of a storybook. Made from 800 tons … Continue reading
Range of medieval entertainment at Carrickfergus Castle – Carrick Times
Visitors to Carrickfergus can enjoy a range of medieval-themed entertainment as the Bruce Festival kicks off today (Saturday). To commemorate the seizing of Carrickfergus Castle by Edward Bruce in 1316, the Ulster-Scots Agency and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, in partnership with the Department of Communities, are holding the event on this weekend (June … Continue reading
Drone video showcases ‘Ten Amazing Places in Northern Ireland’…including the Dark Hedges and Dunluce Castle! – Coleraine Times
Tourism Ireland has launched a new online film using drone footage to capture ten iconic and scenic locations around Northern Ireland. It features places like the Mourne Mountains, the Sperrins and Lough Erne, as well as Game of Thrones filming locations like the Dark Hedges and Dunluce Castle. Titled ‘Ten Amazing Places in Northern Ireland’, … Continue reading
Looking for a day out in the North East? Try one of these Michelin-approved tourist attractions – Chronicle Live
With its array of fine castles and miles of beautiful coastline, the North East (in our biased opinion) is like nowhere else to visit in the UK. But how many of our 28 Michelin-approved tourist attractions have you been to? Michelin’s guide to restaurants is known the world over but they also keep a list … Continue reading
Campaign Aims to Preserve Historic Building – Inside INdiana Business
Thriving Communities, Thriving State By Jeff Rea Chief Executive Officer, St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce 2016-06-01T17:30:31ZI hope we all share a common goal for our region and state, to see it thrive. It seems simple and logical, if our area prospers, flourishes, advances, succeeds or booms, we all win. Thriving can mean a lot … Continue reading
7 Sutton Square | Guy Wildenstein | George Vanderploeg
Wildenstein art-fortune heir looking to sell UES mansion for $49M Billionaire is charged in tax-fraud scheme in France June 03, 2016 06:45PM By Rich Bockmann Guy Wildenstein and promotional materials for 7 Sutton Square Billionaire art dealer Guy Wildenstein, accused of scamming the French government out of more than $600 million in taxes, is looking … Continue reading
Conshohocken council starts examining reuse of Leeland Mansion – Colonial News – Montgomery News
The Leeland Mansion at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Fayette Street in Conshohocken will be the subject of a $16,500 market analysis to determine the best use for the borough-owned building in the future. (Digital First Media File Photo) CONSHOHOCKEN >> Council took its first steps this week toward determining the future use of … Continue reading