James' Journal

Inside Dysert O’Dea Castle: A Tower House Restored

Step inside Dysert O’Dea Castle in County Clare, a restored medieval tower house surrounded by ancient monuments, trails and sweeping views above Corofin.

Dangan Castle at Ballynacally: Centuries in One Garden

Dangan Castle rises above a private garden at Ballynacally, where Gaelic history, village life and the Shannon Estuary share one remarkable landscape.

Dough Castle in Lahinch: A Ruin Built on Sand

Discover Dough Castle in Lahinch, County Clare, a medieval stronghold built on sand, shaped by collapse, folklore and one unforgettable storm-lit afternoon.

Doonagore Castle: Where Beauty Meets a Darker History

Discover Doonagore Castle near Doolin through James’ photographs, shifting Atlantic light and its haunting local Spanish Armada history in 1588.

A Personal Invitation

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