We have plenty of castles and really old stately homes that are still in working order and have been lovingly restored one of my favourites is Kinnity Castle. We also have the Rock of Cashel where it is a ruin. there are plenty of others too. I love visiting these places as they are so full of history and if you close your eyes and concentrate you can almost hear the fights between families and clans and also the frovilities (sp) taking place.