Ireland's Most Historic Castles: From Cahir to Thoor Ballylee
A survey of Ireland's most historically significant castles highlights Cahir Castle, built on a river island and used as a filming location for the movie Excalibur, and Thoor Ballylee, a 16th-century tower in Galway that attracted literary figures such as W.B. Yeats and George Bernard Shaw for banquets. The article covers a range of castles across Ireland, emphasizing their architectural features and historical roles, including defensive fortifications and cultural gatherings.
Key facts
- Cahir Castle is built on a river island.
- Cahir Castle was used as a filming location for the movie Excalibur.
- Thoor Ballylee is a 16th-century tower in Galway.
- Thoor Ballylee attracted W.B. Yeats and George Bernard Shaw for literary banquets.
- The article surveys the most historic castles in Ireland.
- Castles served defensive and cultural purposes.
Entities
Artists
- W.B. Yeats
- George Bernard Shaw
Locations
- Cahir Castle
- Ireland
- Galway
- Thoor Ballylee
Sources
- Quartz —