History Of Castles In Ireland
There are many Irish Castles in Ireland that are dotted across the countryside with some that lay in ruins and with others fully renovated and opened to the public.
Most of the castles in Ireland had been built during the medieval times after the invasion of Normans but before hand when the Vikings had invaded Ireland lots of forts, round towers and fortifications were constructed to protect Viking settlers from other invading Vikings.
Defending Against Attacks
Fortifications and Irish Castles had been built in defence against attacks, raids and invasion that was a common occurrence in Ireland. Clan chiefs would have had sat on the thrones of castles in Ireland which would have been a main meeting place for villagers and market traders which sometimes were located beside Irish monasteries.
Castles in Ireland tell a long story of historic events such as who was the Chief of certain clans, what battles took place and which Irish Castles played an important role for the people of that time. They hold lots of magical Irish folklore such that of the Blarney Castle and the kissing of the Blarney Stone which brings thousands of visitors from around the world every year.
Most Ireland Castles were constructed in strategic places across the countryside and would usually sit on banks of rivers or Loughs and on top of large hillsides allowing an amazing view for miles around which is another factor in good defence for Ireland Castles.
It essential for anyone travelling to the emerald isle to visit an Ireland Castle to get a sense of the historic buildings and what Irish life could have been like living in one of these marvellous sites.