{"id":47931,"date":"2026-03-26T10:54:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/?p=47931"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:54:37","slug":"best-castles-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/best-castles-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Buckle up! Unmissable castles for your Irish road trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dreaming of an epic adventure to visit the best castles in Ireland? Hop in and get ready to see just how many beautiful fortresses stud our landscape.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fly into Belfast City or Dublin, leave via Knock, Shannon or Cork and don\u2019t forget to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure-one.avisworld.com\/en_GB\/Aerlingus?CID=pcaieen-20190103-aerlingushome-001&amp;_gl=1*12r5g5u*_gcl_au*Nzc4NTM0MzExLjE3Njc4ODU1Njk.#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book car hire <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with your flights. Then hit the road for your unforgettable trip!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop 1: Glenarm Castle, Antrim<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/glenarmcastle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glenarm Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a seaside retreat on the east coast of Ulster. Learn the history of the Earls of Ulster in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glenarmcastle.com\/the-antrim-mcdonnell-heritage-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heritage centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, see incredible vintage cars in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glenarmcastle.com\/the-coach-house-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coach house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stretch your legs on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glenarmcastle.com\/woodland-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">woodland walk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For an extra treat, you can even stay on the estate in a range of accommodation, from the historic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glenarmcastle.com\/barbican-gate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbican Gate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the quirky <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glenarmcastle.com\/ocean-view-pods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ocean view pods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And if you book ahead, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glenarmcastle.com\/castletours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take a tour <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the castle at limited times throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Drive from Belfast City Airport: 45 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Drive from Dublin Airport: 2 hours 20 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Extra stop<\/h3>\n<p>Fancy a stop en route? Have a bracing cliff-side walk over the bridges and through the caves of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegobbinscliffpath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Gobbins<\/a>. The paths originally opened in 1901, but have since been reimagined with 15 new bridges and six elevated paths.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop 2: Malahide Castle, Dublin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steeped in 800 years of history and just outside <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/a-beginners-guide-dublin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dublin\u2019s City Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malahidecastleandgardens.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malahide Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is perfect for an easy Irish castle day trip or as part of an epic road trip. Wander around the grounds for free and admire from a distance, or get up close and personal with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malahidecastleandgardens.ie\/guided-castle-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guided tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s also well suited for family outings \u2013 the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enjoymalahide.com\/home\/malahide-castle\/childrens-playground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> legendary playground<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malahidecastleandgardens.ie\/butterfly-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butterfly House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malahidecastleandgardens.ie\/fairy-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairy Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all big hits with kids. If you\u2019re feeling peckish, the onsite <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avoca.com\/en\/stores-and-cafes\/malahide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serves up wholesome lunch fare and generous slices of cake. We find it hard to say no to their chocolate and raspberry roulade!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Drive from Dublin Airport: 20 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Drive from Glenarm Castle: 2 hours 25 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Extra stop<\/h3>\n<p>For a little extra history, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/modelrailwaymuseum.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casino Model Railway Museum<\/a>. It&#8217;s right beside Malahide Castle and as well as having an amazing collection of model trains, there are plenty of fun interactive displays.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component feature simple  padS padBottom  \">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-10 offset-lg-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-938694580-e1774522367887.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>From hidden gems to iconic structures, Ireland is full of historically significant castles<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop 3: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built just after the Norman conquest and remodelled in the Victorian era, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilkennycastle.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kilkenny Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is both enchanting and elegant. It\u2019s an art lover\u2019s dream with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilkennycastle.ie\/the-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extensive collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of paintings, objets d\u2019art and sumptuous furnishings. Finish off your visit with a wander around formal rose gardens and some refreshments in the tea room. As it\u2019s in the heart of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/inside-ireland-kilkenny\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lively Kilkenny City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s plenty of accommodation and great restaurants nearby. Plus it\u2019s pretty much at the midpoint between Cork and Dublin, also making it one of the best Irish castle day trips.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Drive from Malahide Castle: 1 hours 35 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Extra stop<\/h3>\n<p>Also known as the Marble City, Kilkenny stands apart from other Irish cities for its incredible medieval architecture. Dating from 1594, the <a href=\"https:\/\/rothehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rothe House and Garden<\/a> is a great example of this. Come for the history, stay for the suburb Renaissance-style garden.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop 4: Blarney Castle, Cork<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blarney-Castle-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blarney Castle, Cork, one of the best castles in Ireland\" width=\"1046\" height=\"785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blarney-Castle-1.jpg 1046w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blarney-Castle-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blarney-Castle-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blarney-Castle-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1046px) 100vw, 1046px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you heard the legend of the Blarney Stone? Well then we\u2019re guessing <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/blarneycastle.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blarney Castle<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is on your must visit list. It\u2019s hands down one of the best castles in Ireland, with a real sense of magic. Kiss the stone and then explore the beautiful grounds of this medieval stronghold. Stroll on one of the <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/blarneycastle.ie\/gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">designated trails<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see if you can spot otters, kingfishers, swans or our native red squirrels. After you check out the castle, <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/the-real-capital-getting-to-know-cork\/\">explore a little more of Cork<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while you\u2019re in the neighbourhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Drive from Kilkenny Castle: 2 hours<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Extra stop<\/h3>\n<p>Take a walk on the wild side in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npws.ie\/nature-reserves\/cork\/kilcolman-bog-nature-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kilcolman Bog Nature Reserve<\/a>.\u00a0 This peaceful place is an important place for overwintering birds and has an incredible range of rare plant species. Especially magical at dawn or dusk.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop 5: Bunratty Castle, Clare<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunrattycastle.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bunratty Castle &amp; Folk Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most fun entries in our Ireland castle guide. This 600-year-old structure stands proud on the edge of the River Shannon. There are lots of inventive interactive elements here, including the 19th century <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunrattycastle.ie\/folk-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">village street<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complete with actors who play the roles of the village inhabitants. And if you fancy a meal with a difference, book in advance for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunrattycastle.ie\/medieval-banquet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medieval Banquet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you\u2019ll be entertained by the Earl of Thomond and feast like it\u2019s the 1400s. And if you\u2019re vegan or veggie, you can request a special menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Drive from Blarney Castle: 1 hour 25 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Drive to Cork Airport: 30 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Extra stop<\/h3>\n<p>Peckish after all that sightseeing? Take a little detour and head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cheesepressennistymon\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Cheese Press Ennistymon<\/a>. This local cafe is packed with treats, as well as gluten free and vegan options. It also claims to have Ireland&#8217;s best cheese toastie. You can be the judge of that!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop 6: Kylemore Abbey, Galway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set in 1,000 acres of Connemara mountainside, a trip to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kylemoreabbey.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kylemore Abbey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most breathtaking day trips to Irish castles you could ask for. Originally built by a wealthy family in the 1860s, this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/ireland-county-galway-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Abbey has been home to a community of Benedictine nuns since 1920. Explore the history of the Abbey in a self-guided tour, stroll through Ireland\u2019s largest Walled Garden and treat yourself to some home-baked cakes in the tea house. Afterwards pick up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kylemoreabbey.shop\/collections\/kylemores-favourite\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unique souvenirs handmade by the nuns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including soaps, chocolates, marmalade and even Irish cream liqueur.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Drive from Bunratty Castle: 2 hours 15 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Drive to Knock Airport: 1 hour 35 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Drive to Shannon Airport: 2 hours 20 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Extra stop<\/h3>\n<p>As the sun sets on your adventure to see Ireland&#8217;s best castles, it&#8217;s only apt to see a beautiful sunset at the end of your journey. Head to Galway City to soak up the arty atmosphere and head out for a walk on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitgalway.ie\/explore\/heritage-and-history\/historic-buildings-and-places\/nimmos-pier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nimmo&#8217;s Pier<\/a> as dusk settles in.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component feature simple  padS padBottom  right\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-10 offset-lg-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/app\/plan\/plan\"  aria-label=\"Book flights to Ireland today!\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get road trip ready<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Book flights to Ireland today!<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M1.5 9.22581L18.5 9.22581M18.5 9.22581L9.17742 1M18.5 9.22581L9.17742 18\" stroke=\"#B4DE59\" stroke-width=\"1.32824\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1022885110.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From world-famous icons to hidden gems, come with us to see the best castles in Ireland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":48331,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2273,1469,2271,1482],"class_list":["post-47931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-destinations","category-family","category-guests-history"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 Of The Best Castles In Ireland: Your Road Trip Itinerary - Aer Lingus Hub<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Come with us on a whirlwind road trip to see the best castles in Ireland. 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