Ashford
By marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
United States
July 12, 2016 9:15am CST
I was reading a book by Nora Roberts called Shadow Spell that mentioned Ashford Castle and how splendid it is.
I looked it up online and it says that this castle dates back to 1228 can you imagine that.
It has 350 acres on the shores of Lough Corrib.
It has 83 spectacular rooms, suites and a Lakeside Cottage, lots of activities with the Irish hospitality.
It has been fully restored to its former splendor and it is home to Ireland's first School of Falconry.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
12 Jul 16
What a lovely castle Marcy.
Ireland is brimming with these types of old places.
I used to love reading Nora Roberts books.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
12 Jul 16
@TiarasOceanView
It is very impressive. I hadn't read anything of Nora Roberts lately and this was different.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
12 Jul 16
@TiarasOceanView
I have no idea as I bought this book at a second hand store.
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
12 Jul 16
@Marcyaz She is a great writer..is she still alive?
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
13 Jul 16
The castle is in fact splendid. 1228, can't believe it is that old. 
I would love to explore it from inside out. 
I would love to explore it from inside out. 1 person likes this
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
13 Jul 16
@Daljinder
I have a hard time believing how old that castle is. It is beautiful and I imagine it would be fun to explore it and the countryside.
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@xstitcher (32685)
• Petaluma, California
12 Jul 16
Oooh. I'd love to explore that castle, too.
Nora Robers is one of my mothers' favorite authors. :)
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
12 Jul 16
@xstitcher
It would be fun exploring the castle and its surroundings. Your mother has good taste. Has she read this book?
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
12 Jul 16
@xstitcher
It is a little different from her other writings.
@xstitcher (32685)
• Petaluma, California
12 Jul 16
@Marcyaz I'm not sure, I'll have to ask her. :) If not it will be another good one for her to read. :)
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
19 Jul 16
I pick up on little tidbits when I read too and do additional research. Sometimes the research is fruitful. Sometimes I'm surprised to find that the writer made the whole thing up and the place doesn't exist! What a blessing to have such a vivid imagination. 
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
19 Jul 16
@cmoneyspinner
I also like to do additional research especially when I find out the truth about different places that have been written about.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jul 16
How interesting! I didn't know there was a school of falconry although I've read a bit about the sport.
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
12 Jul 16
sounds like a place to go check out, really be interesting
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Jul 16
I love some of her books, especially the ones with bits of magic
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
13 Jul 16
@Jessicalynnt
She has some really good books to read that hold your interest.
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@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
12 Jul 16
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to roam through that castle.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
12 Jul 16
@Marilynda1225
It would be nice to be able to stay there and see the surrounding countryside.
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jul 16
Now that is what I call a castle. Magnificent structure. Great is has been restored.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
12 Jul 16
@JohnRoberts
Wow it is really something beautiful to see. The greatness has been restored.
