Ireland is famous for its castle and this Norman castle in the village of Carlingford dates back to 1200. It was commissioned by Hugh de Lacy and King John, brother of Richard the Lionheart, is believed to have stayed there for three days in 1210. It was added to in 13th, 15th and 16th centuries. It is currently in the ownership of the Office of Public Works and eventually it's planned that restoration works will be carried out to make it safe to open to the public.