Ireland: Phase 2 – Kilkea Castle

For two glorious days, we stayed at Kilkea Castle. Dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle was once the medieval stronghold of the FitzGerald’s, Earls of Kildare. Now it is a luxurious resort with 180 acres of landscaped gardens, ancient woodland, and a meandering river.

During our stay, we explored the castle grounds, indulged in beverages in the castle keep, and, which I’ll showcase in my next post, experienced the majesty of falconry.