In Irish cities and towns, most of the people live in houses. Others live in apartments, and apartment living is increasing. Typical houses in Ireland are built of brick or concrete and have four to seven rooms. In rural areas of Ireland, modern houses  have replaced most of the traditional thatch-roofed cottages that once dotted the countryside, however, many of them can still be seen. The thatched, or slate roofed houses were built with small windows to retain heat.  

Castles in Ireland were not elaborate dwellings of royalty. While it is true most were owned by the heads of clans, kings or titled English gentry, they were fortified dwellings, for protection against raids and invaders. The Vikings extended the concept of fortified enclosures for protection by building walls around entire villages or towns with towers set in the walls at intervals to watch for enemies.

It would be fun to live in Ireland because they have big halls and rooms. It would be fun to play in the rooms and there is a lot of space everywhere in the castle.