Catch your own brekkie and watch the sheepdogs work: this is how to visit the island of Ireland

Start out in Ballycastle with a traditional music trail and dance your way round the coast past castles and cliffs to where the fields meet the sea in Sligo ...
Independent.ie

Why State turned down offer of Classiebawn Castle in 1975

IT has now emerged that almost 30 years before the State could have acquired Lissadell House, a somewhat similar situation arose in relation to Classiebawn Castle, which the late Lord Louis ...
Belfast Telegraph

Mountbatten offered use of his castle to Irish state

The Irish Government rejected an offer from Lord Mountbatten for the free use of his castle in County Sligo, according to newly-released files. The Irish Government rejected an offer from Lord ...
The Irish Times

Butcher's apprentice became a leading figure in beef trade

Hugh Tunney: THE BUSINESSMAN Hugh Tunney, who has died aged 83, rose from humble beginnings to live at Classiebawn Castle built… Hugh Tunney:THE BUSINESSMAN Hugh Tunney, who has died aged 83, rose ...