#dublincastle

[fleekpoint]

St Patrick's Cathedral is renowned for its titanic bronze doors, gorgeous high altar, and rich Neo-Gothic architecture, including thousands of stained glass windows. From a historical perspective, it's the final resting place of some of New York's most legendary humanitarians and clergymen. The Cathedral can be seen the movie, The Godfather Part 3. . . . #timessquarestpatricks#travelgram#instagood#dublincastle#me#architecturephotography#wanderlust#trip#nycity#instatravel#cathedral#bigapple#saintpatrickscathedral#empirestatebuilding#beautiful#architecture#neogothic#gothicarchitecture#gothic#monument#building#worship (at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOQWvZur0q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#timessquarestpatricks #travelgram #instagood #dublincastle #me #architecturephotography #wanderlust #trip #nycity #instatravel #cathedral #bigapple #saintpatrickscathedral #empirestatebuilding #beautiful #architecture #neogothic #gothicarchitecture #gothic #monument #building #worship

[juliehamill]

I had a brief chat with Camden Town Radio at The Dublin Castle about my new book June and the Life and Soul trilogy. Watch the 6 min video here.

#books #juliehamill #radio #author #writer #fiction #frank #june #jackie #camdennewjournal #camden #dublincastle #rocknrollbookclub #newreleases

[thecastlesofeire]

5 Top Castles to Visit in Ireland 2023

There are more than 30,000 castles in Ireland today, some in ruins and some which are very much intact dating back to the 12th century. visiting some of these wonderful historical castles allows you to learn about Irish history first-hand, offering a unique personal experience. Castles in Ireland are dotted all over the countryside and with so many castles and sites to choose from we have chosen the Top 5 must-see castles to visit.

Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle is located in the heart of Dublin City. The castle was built in the 13th century by King John of England. Visitors can see the large medieval towers which are one of the oldest surviving structures in Dublin still standing to this day. visitors are welcome and guided tours of the castle are also available.

opened Monday-Sunday 9.45-5.45pm

2. Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle is located in Co. Cork and is steeped in legend and mystique. The castle was built over six centuries ago by Cormac Mac Carthy to protect against invaders. The castle's most famous highlight is the famous Blarney stone, legend has it that those who kiss the stone will be bestowed with " the gift of the gab". Blarney Castle is a very popular destination for visitors to Ireland and is considered a must-see.

3. Bunnratty Castle

Bunnratty Castle was built by the Mac Namara family in around 1425 but by 1475 it had fallen into the hands of the powerful O' Briens the largest clan in Munster. Today the castle hosts a folk park where visitors can explore what life was like in a medieval castle. The Castle also hosts medieval banquets which are a very popular tourist attraction.

4. King John's Castle

King John's Castle is located on the banks of the Shannon River in Limerick City. The castle was built in the 13th century by King John Of England to protect against rebellion from Norman Lords. The fortress is one of the best-preserved Norman castles in Europe. some of the features of the castle include a great hall where Royal banquets were held, and the tower which offered views of the city.

5.Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle is located in the heart of medieval Kilkenny city. Built during the Norman conquest of Ireland it has one of the longest histories of occupation of any castle in Ireland. the interior hosts large Victorian portrait galleries, drawing rooms, and banqueting halls. The castle also boasts 51 acres of parkland and gardens open to the public.

wherever your adventure takes you, there is plenty to explore and discover in Ireland's Great Castles full of history and adventure.

#DublinCastle #blarney castle #Kilkenny Castle #King Johns Castle #Bunnratty Castle #Irish Castles #Irish History #Discover History #Castle preservation #CastlesofE

[fionabrennanartisttours]

The Dublin Castle Scandal

CW: anti-LGBTQ language. A brief intro into a very complicated court case in our Q history.

It all starts in the 19th century: Ireland was part of the British Empire, and the centre of British rule was right in Dublin Castle. That meant that British and Irish people from all classes and backgrounds lived and worked in this epicentre of Dublin; from army men, to bankers to students. And In 1884, men from all these different demographics were publicly accused of having homosexual relationships right in Dublin Castle.

The Dublin Castle scandal is a complex court case, but if you dear reader have ever made a sandwich, you will already know one of the characters!  Malcolm Johnston of Johnston Mooney and O’Brien bakery fame would be called as a witness during one of the trials.

Irish journalists at the time claimed that staff were throwing homosexual orgies at Dublin Castle. These journalists were mostly nationalists who believed that Ireland should be governed by the Irish. They wanted the British out and making the establishment (based of course in Dublin Castle) look perverted and evil was a good start.

Up until 1993, homosexuality was illegal in Ireland. In The Dublin Castle scandal, nationalist Ireland blamed these ‘crimes’ of same-sex activity on the decadent British empire, and the press at the time called this “vice” a foreign import. So not only was being gay a crime, it was unpatriotic!

When one high-ranking figure in British society was found guilty of “buggery” and “conspiracy to corrupt young men”, the Irish celebrated with street parties and bonfires.

And so, in the minds of the Irish public, Dublin Castle became “a bastion of corrupting perverts”, and any queer men who were involved were seen as “preying on the literal flesh of young Ireland”.

And so, Dublin Castle is the site of a horrendous chapter in our queer history, but it also happens to be the site of a great win in our ongoing battle for equality. On May 23rd 2015, an enormous crowd along with political figures, drag queens and campaigners gathered together in Dublin Castle to celebrate the overwhelming Yes vote in the marriage equality referendum. That referendum passed with a majority of 62%, making Ireland the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. There was partying on the streets of Dublin that night too, but this time it was in celebration of the queer community.

Images: Sinnotts Design & Róisín Curé.

#queer history #queer dublin #lgbtq history #lgbtq ireland #drag history #DublinCastle

[winterindublin]

Dublin Castle Christmas Market

It's coming back! Get ready for Dublin's most iconic Christmas market to return to Dublin Castle from the 8th of December to the 21st this festive season. The Dublin Castle Christmas Market is held in the city centre on the impressive castle grounds annually.

The market hosts a wide array of activities - with something for everyone, including; traditional market stalls selling handcrafted goods, food and beverages, live performances by the Dublin Gospel Choir and a carousel.

The market is the perfect place to soak up the city's Christmas atmosphere and then head off to one of the many local pubs and restaurants to finish your evening.

#winterindublin #christmasmarket #festive #dublincity #dublincastle

[edea-official]

Dublin, we really enjoyed you!🇨🇮 #dublin #dublino #ireland #irlanda #amazing #dublinireland #dublincity #irelandtravel #dublincastle #pointsquare #dublindocklands #grancanalquay #windmilllanestudios #liffey #samuelbeckett #samuelbeckettbridge #thefaminememorial (presso Dublin, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOKYiHIpAv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#dublin #dublino #ireland #irlanda #amazing #dublinireland #dublincity #irelandtravel #dublincastle #pointsquare #dublindocklands #grancanalquay #windmilllanestudios #liffey #samuelbeckett #samuelbeckettbridge #thefaminememorial

[serrity]

#ChesterBeattyLibrary #ChesterBeatty #library #museum #Dublin #Ireland #DublinCastle (at Dublin Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkDgNbFtGZl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#chesterbeattylibrary #chesterbeatty #library #museum #dublin #ireland #dublincastle

[lisachonier]

🦁 Friday wedding day ☂️ What a pleasure to capture the special day of Sandy & Sean! All the best to you guys 🌞 📸 : @lisachonier 💄 : @nicolereillymakeup 🏨: @cityhalldublin 🍽: @chezmax_palace 🏛: @dublincastle . . . . #tuesfayvibes #weddingday #weddingireland #frenchphotographer #cityhallwedding #dublin #ireland #couplephotoshoot #lightroom #igersdublin #elopement #weddingphotographer #female_igers_ireland #femalephotographer #belovedstories #lisachonier #couple #femalephotographersnetwork #weddinginspiration #dublinigers (at City Hall, Dublin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfeQNLZMKLe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#tuesfayvibes #weddingday #weddingireland #frenchphotographer #cityhallwedding #dublin #ireland #couplephotoshoot #lightroom #igersdublin #elopement #weddingphotographer #female_igers_ireland #femalephotographer #belovedstories #lisachonier #couple #femalephotographersnetwork #weddinginspiration #dublinigers

[call-me-ola]

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Castle

September 2019

#art #dublin #ireland #relief #dublincastle #castle #irishart

[lahilden]

Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle is located in Dublin, Ireland. The castle complex serves as a major Irish Government center and a tourist attraction. The castle was built for defense by King John of England and was largely completed by 1230. The castle was designed in a Norman courtyard style with a central square, flanked by defensive walls that were protected at each corner with a circular tower. Through the middle ages, the castle’s structure was altered with additions added, although not all the additions remain today. The castle survived a fire in 1684 and was transformed into a Georgian palace. The majority of the medieval buildings remain under ground today with the exception of the Record and Bermingham Towers, which are the sole surviving towers from the original fortification. The castle boasts State apartments in the upper yard buildings, a Throne room, a State drawing room, a State dining room, State bedrooms, a State corridor, and Saint Patrick’s Hall, which was once a ballroom, but is currently used for presidential inaugurations. The opulent Royal Chapel was completed in 1814 and opened on Christmas Day. The chapel was the third chapel in the castle and the second in this location. The crypt of the Royal Chapel is now used as an art center. The Chester Beatty Library houses the Silk Road Café, while the Treasury Building houses a police museum. Dublin Castle is open to the public. 

#CASTLES #dublin #dublincastle #royalchapel #chesterbeattylibrary #ireland #terracecafe #silkroadcafe #SaintPatrick'sHall

[dhyngetal]

Spiral 🍃 #dhyngetal #dublin #dublincastle #redhead #ruiva #spiral #espiral (em Dublin Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br6BI5yFls9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14vl28o02j2gu

#dhyngetal #dublin #dublincastle #redhead #ruiva #spiral #espiral

[orangeconestudios]

Blue sky. Who dis? #itsblueskyandsunshine #stillcold #Ireland #dublincastle #dublin https://www.instagram.com/p/BulvhIhgwlX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m0w82eth8dt1

#itsblueskyandsunshine #stillcold #ireland #dublincastle #dublin

[satsumaworld]

Guesting with Princip the band last Friday. #dublincastle #london #camden #synth #keysplayer #korg #gear #equipment #inspiration #weekend #diversity #london #architect #author #music #architecture #playingbyear 🎵👂 #mindfulness #culture #piano #music #musician #livemusic #gig #improvisation #pianoplayer #pianoninja #fun #love #instadaily (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtylNEzgs2o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1432xntr815x6

#dublincastle #london #camden #synth #keysplayer #korg #gear #equipment #inspiration #weekend #diversity #architect #author #music #architecture #playingbyear #mindfulness #culture #piano #musician #livemusic #gig #improvisation #pianoplayer #pianoninja #fun #love #instadaily

[topvise]

'Spring in Dublin Castle' Dublin, Ireland

More photos on wwww.vise.pictures

#spring #blossom #tree #castle #dublincastle #ireland #flowers #seasons #original #originalphotography #blossomtree #pictures #photo #photography

[findingsally8870]

A invigorating Friday afternoon #walking the streets of #dublin. #graftonstreet #dublincastle #hapennybridge #cathedral #churchbells #citystreets #explore #discoverdublin #seetheworld #everydayisanadventure (at Dublin, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CadBOkpMv4Q/?utm_medium=tumblr

#walking #dublin #graftonstreet #dublincastle #hapennybridge #cathedral #churchbells #citystreets #explore #discoverdublin #seetheworld #everydayisanadventure

[amitwasnik]

The sky comes where ever I go. 🌍 . . . #dublinireland #dublin #irishillustrator #irishbusiness #dublinblogger #dublincastle #dublinhealth #nagpuri #punekar #dublinwalks #grafton #igdaily #instagood #instapic #pictureoftheday #android #dublinphotographer (at Dublin, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYg9qC5Isrk/?utm_medium=tumblr

#dublinireland #dublin #irishillustrator #irishbusiness #dublinblogger #dublincastle #dublinhealth #nagpuri #punekar #dublinwalks #grafton #igdaily #instagood #instapic #pictureoftheday #android #dublinphotographer