Barryscourt Castle, between Little Island and Carrigtwohill and just off the N25, has been described as one of the most important 15th-century tower and bawn castles in Ireland or Britain ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hailed the re-opening of a medieval castle following extensive conservation work as a major addition to the tourism offering in Cork. Mr Martin said Barryscourt ...

It's been a long time coming - but East Cork's stunning Barryscourt Castle will finally reopen to the public today after a decade-long closure for refurbishments. The building will open its gates ...

Barryscourt Castle in east Cork was once the seat of the Barry family, who arrived in Ireland during the Norman invasion of 1172. Its one of five major OPW Nature Conservation Projects set to ...

That is according to Cork East TD Séan Sherlock, who said Barryscourt Castle in Carrigtwohill has to be a priority for the Government body in charge of the facility, the Office of Public Works (OPW).

The Minister for the OPW said that restoration work is ongoing on the castle, which will likely open at a yet to be defined date next year Barryscourt Castle. Photo: Heritage Ireland The Office of ...

A CITY not far from the UK has been named a top destination to visit in 2025 - and there are big plans there for tourists. Cork made the top 25 destinations named by National Geographic as places ...

Creating an interpretative Centre at Barryscourt Castle is a highlight of the plan, and which will promote Carrigtwohill’s regional historical importance, emphasising its restoration as a symbol ...

The magnificent Barryscourt Castle in Co. Cork will reopen to the public this year, as will Emo Court, Co Laois. Ormond Castle Co. Tipperary will reopen its doors this spring after restoration work.

The Carrigtwohill Medieval Festival at Barryscourt Castle in east Cork attracted crowds of up to 10,000 people to savour its lavish historical re-enactments and country fair exhibits. The event ...

Couples can new request to have their wedding held at The Casino at Marino, Dublin; Castletown House, Co Kildare; Barryscourt Castle, Co Cork; Desmond Hall, Co Limerick; Kilkenny Castle ...