Five of the Most Unusual Romantic Places in Ireland

Five of the most unusual romantic places in				Wexford Street, and is just a few minutes' walk
Ireland.				west of St Stephen's Green. It has become a
1.				pilgrimage for those seeking love, celebrating love
Castle Leslie, Co. Monaghan				and indeed cursing love! But what an ideal place to
Castle Leslie offers regal sanctuary in the most				propose to your beloved!
unusual, enchanting and luxurious accommodation				4.
set in 1,000 acres of ancient woodland and				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.				propose to your beloved and they will arrange a
Kinsale, Co. Cork				minstrel serenading your lady while you offer a
Kinsale is one of the most picturesque villages in				ring or other token of love to her.
Ireland with beautiful buildings, fantastic				5.
restaurants and intimate pubs snugly tucked away				Ross Castle, Lough Sheelin, Co. Meath
on it’s narrow streets. It’s a fantastic				Sleep a night in the haunted Ross Castle on the
place to spend a few lazy days, sleeping late in a				banks of Lough Sheelin. The ghost of Sabina
range of fine accommodations dotted along the				Nugent is said to roam the flagstones of the
harbour, stroll around the town popping in here				castle. She was the daughter of an English lord
and there for an odd pint or a bite of some world				known as the Black Baron because of his
renowned seafood cuisine. Duck out into the				infamous ill-temper. She fell in love with Orwin
festive night for traditional music sessions, dancing				O’Reilly son of an Irish chieftain. They decided
and theatre.				to elope but Orwin drowned while he was rowing
3.				over the lake to collect her. Sabina died of a
Whitefriar Church, Dublin				broken heart and to this day she haunts the
Go spend some time in the home of remains the				castle, searching of for her lover. How about
actual patron saint of Lovers - Saint Valentine! His				spending a romantic evening snuggled away in
remains are interred in Whitefriar Street Church,				such a palace of romance.
Dublin. It is located between Aungier Street and