History Hit’s Matt Lewis travels through Ireland, discovering its spectacular castles, from ancient legendary hilltops to Norman keeps and mighty medieval citadels.

In the first episode we head to the High King’s of Ireland seat of power, the Hill of Tara, before investigating the Norman invasi...

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.

Matt begins at the dramatic coastal clifftop castle of Dunluce. Dunluce survived c...