Trim Castle – County Meath, Ireland Trim Castle stands along the River Boyne in County Meath and is the largest Norman castle in Ireland. Construction began in the late 12th century under the leadership of Hugh de Lacy, a powerful Norman lord granted lands in the region. The castle’s enormous stone keep dominates the surrounding […]
Kilkenny – Ireland The city of Kilkenny lies along the banks of the River Nore in southeastern Ireland and is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the country. Founded during the early medieval period, the city later flourished under Norman rule. At the heart of Kilkenny stands the impressive Kilkenny Castle, originally constructed in […]