Five Most Unusual Romantic Places in Ireland

1. Castle Leslie, Co. Monaghan				pilgrimage for those seeking love, celebrating love
Castle Leslie offers regal sanctuary in the most				and indeed cursing love! But what an ideal place to
unusual, enchanting and luxurious accommodation				propose to your beloved!
set in 1,000 acres of ancient woodland and				4. Bunratty Castle, Co. Clare
glittering lakes. The Leslie family have lived in the				Bunratty Castle is the most complete and
Castle since the 1660's entertaining politicians,				authentic medieval fortress in Irealnd. It was built
ambassadors and the worlds stars. Spoil yourself				in the fifteenth century. Each evening medieval
and spend a remarkable week-end living like a				banquets are put on and you are treated as
King and Queen - morning horseback riding				guests at a medieval court complete with jesters,
through the ancient woodland, pampering yourself				singers and musicians. Phone ahead to the
in the Victorian spa or dancing at the Gala Ball.				organisers and inform them of your intention to
2. Kinsale, Co. Cork				propose to your beloved and they will arrange a
Kinsale is one of the most picturesque villages in				minstrel serenading your lady while you offer a
Ireland with beautiful buildings, fantastic				ring or other token of love to her.
restaurants and intimate pubs snugly tucked away				5. Ross Castle, Lough Sheelin, Co. Meath
on it's narrow streets. It's a fantastic place to				Sleep a night in the haunted Ross Castle on the
spend a few lazy days, sleeping late in a range of				banks of Lough Sheelin. The ghost of Sabina
fine accommodations dotted along the harbour,				Nugent is said to roam the flagstones of the
stroll around the town popping in here and there				castle. She was the daughter of an English lord
for an odd pint or a bite of some world renowned				known as the Black Baron because of his
seafood cuisine. Duck out into the festive night				infamous ill-temper. She fell in love with Orwin
for traditional music sessions, dancing and theatre.				O'Reilly son of an Irish chieftain. They decided to
3. Whitefriar Church, Dublin				elope but Orwin drowned while he was rowing
Go spend some time in the home of remains the				over the lake to collect her. Sabina died of a
actual patron saint of Lovers - Saint Valentine! His				broken heart and to this day she haunts the
remains are interred in Whitefriar Street Church,				castle, searching of for her lover. How about
Dublin. It is located between Aungier Street and				spending a romantic evening snuggled away in
Wexford Street, and is just a few minutes' walk				such a palace of romance.
west of St Stephen's Green. It has become a