Castles That Made Ireland (2025)

January. 07,2025

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Castles That Made Ireland

Castles are the powerhouses that dot across our islands. History Hit’s Matt Lewis discovers Irish castles, from ancient high points to Norman keeps to medieval citadels.

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Castles That Made Ireland

2025

Castles are the powerhouses that dot across our islands. History Hit’s Matt Lewis discovers Irish castles, from ancient high points to Norman keeps to medieval citadels.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2025

2 Episode

Episode 1 - High Kings & Invaders

January. 07,2025

In the first episode we head to the High King’s of Ireland seat of power, the Hill of Tara, before investigating the Norman invasions and the powerful structures they built…castles! Matt begins at the Hill of Tara, or in Irish Teamhair or Cnoc na Teamhrach, an ancient site for projecting spiritual and political power. Matt reveals the mystical stories of the High King’s of Ireland, including the formative leader Brian Boru. But it’s not just Boru who has a direct link to Tara, one of Ireland’s most famous people is said to have come here…St Patrick. Patrick is believed to have performed miracles challenging the old pagan rulers, bringing christianity to the island of Ireland. Tara remains a magical place, even today. But Ireland wasn’t to be ruled by High Kings forever...In 1167 the Normans invaded. For years they fought.

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In this episode Matt explores Ireland’s historic links with Scotland. His journey continues at the beautiful and windswept Dunluce Castle on the north coast and finishes at the colossal fortress of Carrickfergus.

Castles are the powerhouses that dot across our islands. History Hit’s Matt Lewis discovers Irish castles, from ancient high points to Norman keeps to medieval citadels.