Top 10 best castles in Ireland everyone needs to see

10. Blarney Castle (Co. Cork) – kiss the stone

9. Cahir Castle (Co. Tipperary) – overlook the river

8. Malahide Castle (Co. Dublin) – escape the city

7. King John’s Castle (Co. Limerick) – full of history

6. Ashford Castle (Co. Mayo) – modern-day luxury

5. Castle Saunderson (Co. Cavan) – explore the ruins