Castles

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

BY Baristanet Staff  |  Thursday, Jun 02, 2016 3:30pm  |  COMMENTS (0) Come to Essex County Kip’s Castle Park for the Free Friday Flicks in June! Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies will be shown at dusk on the lawn at Essex County Kip’s Castle, 22 Crestmont Avenue, Verona. The public is encouraged to … Continue reading »

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on purchasing a 3.9-million-pound castle in Wales, visiting the location twice in the past two weeks. The Gyrn Castle, a secluded castle an hour away from Manchester, is one of the youngest castles in the United Kingdom, being constructed just 39 years ago. Replete with amenities, the … Continue reading »

We’re so lucky to have beautiful parks and green space on our doorstep. They are wonderful whatever the season, but the long days of summer mean we have more time to enjoy them. Bute Park The park is especially lovely in the summer in the late afternoon, when you catch some lovely views. It’s also … Continue reading »

A three-fold treat lies in store with our video tour of Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland . And viewers will see there are distinct differences in the attractions making up the English Heritage property. First of all there’s a 19th Century country mansion, then a walk-through of the extensive grounds reveals a mix … Continue reading »