LOL! Thanks for the comment, sorry you chose to sit through the video. There’s a google link for you in the description so you can by pass all the castle building. ✌🏻

Bit rude if you didn't like the video just pass on by it, I love a bit of narration in videos :-)

He took the time to help us ! Watch something else if you don't like it.

That’s a MUCH better title - prob would get more views

Thanks so much!!! Really glad you enjoyed it and was functional for you. Trying our best to be helpful for those planning. Let me know if you have any questions

100% agree!

Thanks Vijay, appreciate the views and comment. Let us know if you need help planning anything. Merry Christmas!

Hi Wendy! Thanks so much for the kind comments, doing our best over here, although way behind in getting videos posted 🙁. Make sure you have your filters on when you look at the map. Kilkea is under the 4 star filter 😁. you should see a 4, 5 and private hire filter. If that’s not working for you let me know, maybe others are having similar issue?

Thanks Charlie!

Enjoy! 🏰

I'm staying there in the castle not courtyard. Was it haunted?

No old folklore. Have fun!

Not haunted 😉, enjoy!

Great suggestion! I’ll pin this - certainly can’t hurt to check it out before booking 😁 thanks Cormac!

Note: I do usually suggest booking direct, often times if you find deals anywhere on the internet, the properties will honor those prices. So, don’t forget to be a savvy shopper! 😁

Ah so very jealous! I’m fortunate that my job brings me to Ireland around 100 days a year - so this year has been incredibly difficult. I haven’t been back since February. Enjoy Ballynahinch, it’s one of my favorite, mainly because it’s just such a serene setting. As far as castles go, I’d have to say my favorite is Markree up near Sligo. The one night I stayed I literally had it to myself (and the owners Irish Wolfhound). It was such a great experience that it swayed me to make it a favorite. I will say though, even if it was a different experience, it’s just such an authentic castle and one that has been redone so carefully by the owners, that it would still be in my top 2 or 3. Enjoy your stay!! Sláinte!

@@EmilyandGarrett Thank you Garrett. My husband Niall and I wanted to stay in Markree Castle (sister hotel of Ballyseede Castle), but they are not open for guests, only for weddings. When did you stay? You have to stay in Ashford Castle! They have an Irish Wolfhound as well :) Reg.prices .. you have to fish :) we were luck to get a price of €395 for Deluxe Room B&B just day before Christmas this yeas !! We gonna stay in 2-3 castles in December, so stay in touch!

Stayed at Markree last November. It’s also the sister property of Cabra and Bellingham - all same family of owners. They have been playing with opening Markree to the public and not just be a wedding venue. But you’re right, for now it’s just for rental - kinda like bellingham. We used to use Ashford for work, but one of our competitors bought the hotel, along with others and it’s hard for us to get tour series rates now. We use their lodges sometimes and also for FIT guests we will use the castle itself, but for your series we don’t use them anymore. I love Ashford though, much like Adare Manor. Up near Markree there is also Kilronan and Loch Rynn, two more of our favorites because we love that northwest area. Less tourists (for now) although I suppose we are tourists 😂

Dromoland is home to Brian Boru- my ancestor

Gives appreciation for the places that are still up and running. it takes a village and a lot of money to keep them up!

It really does, Its such a shame some can't afford to keep them but its still lovely to go look at the ruins as well and imagine what they would of been like . Love stately homes :-) @@EmilyandGarrett

Love Lough Eske, if we do another list - it’s on it. I have some great aerial footage of that area already so i’d definitely include it. I’d say this list is more for the first timer to Ireland- highlights really. thanks for the views!

Such a great place! I actually did another video that talks about my favorite Manors in Ireland. Check it out!

Haha! Totally agree, wish I had video of every single place, but I do not - thus you get my face. Good news is, you have a link I provided in the description that connects you to all hotels and their websites for your research and enjoyment. Sometimes when I travel for work I cannot take my camera with me, so I don’t have video of every place. And no, wouldn’t dare go into politics, I don’t think I’m suited for government work and prefer to actually serve people on my free time. Let me know if I can help you plan your next trip, I’ll do my best to provide any information you need. Have a great day!

or, stop watching? lol

Hi Brian, thanks for the views and comment. Still trying to get better at the whole youtube thing. I appreciate your criticism, it will help me later when making more videos. Have a great day!

You don’t have to be so rude

You bet!