Castle hotel
Castlebellingham
Bellingham Castle
A 17th-century castle on the banks of the River Glyde, restored substantially by the Corscadden family since 2012.
Worth the detour
Notable castles to visit
16thc.
Notable castle
Termonfeckin Castle
A sturdy three-storey tower house in the coastal village of Termonfeckin, built with a vaulted second floor, spiral stairs and a distinctive projecting turret.
1236
Notable castle
Castle Roche
Built in 1236 by Lady Rohesia de Verdun on a rocky outcrop northwest of Dundalk near the Northern Ireland border, its triangular plan follows the shape of the cliff edge, making it naturally defensible on two sides.
12thc.
Notable castle
King John's Castle, Carlingford
Built by Norman knight Hugh de Lacy in the late 12th century overlooking Carlingford Lough, the castle takes its name from King John of England, who is said to have stayed there for three days in 1210 during his Irish campaign.