I was lucky to have a tour round the lovely Castle Matrix about 6 years ago by the really interesting lady who own it (Liz). I was in Ireland last week with my family and wanted to show it to them, however, its not open any more. We did have an enjoyable time looking around the outside peering in the... More

First, delayed flight, second, lost luggage, third wrong rental car! So the trip started out great! With that in mind and set aside we traveled to our destination, Springfield Castle. With our check in time far off we decided to pull out the map and see what was around. Castle Matrix sounded great so we tried to find it. Impossible... More

my visit to Castle Matrix was an enjoyable one. when we climbed the old tower to the old chapel we got to make a wish and ring the bell. I got to play the old piano and my daughter the old harp by candle light. had a great chat with a local business man at dinner.The Breakfast was a delight... More

The castle is a wonder. If one can only get past the stench of the dogs that the present host allows to foul up this Ireland treasure, one's socks will be knocked off by the work of her late husband. My husband's very favorite piece of Ireland! It is so disappointing to see national treasures strewn with plastic buckets, mini... More