Photo by @jeffmauritzen. Roses bloom in a garden outside the stone walls of Kilkenny Castle, #Ireland. The original fortification was built in 1195 and was likely made of wood. For centuries this castle was held privately but in 1967 it was turned over to the public by Arthur, 6th, Marquess of Ormonde for a mere £50. Kilkenny Castle is just one of many spectacular #castles Ireland has to offer its visitors.