History and Heritage

Dramatically shaped by heroic events through the centuries, Ireland has a fascinating heritage just waiting to be discovered

Events and activities

Open House Dublin 2008

16 Oct 2008 - 19 Oct 2008

Open House Dublin is a simple but powerful idea – over one weekend in October buildings selected for their architectural quality...

Virginia Pumpkin Festival

24 Oct 2008 - 27 Oct 2008

A weekend filled with live music and street entertainment. Fireworks display at Lough Ramor lakeshore with live music and food.

Carlingford Irish-American Arts Festival

27 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2008

A multi-arts festival tracing the historical links between Ireland and the Americans through song, music, dance, visual arts, food...

Clifden Heritage Railway Weekend

27 Mar 2009 - 29 Mar 2009

Clifden Heritage Railway Weekend celebrates one of the great lost railways of Ireland.

Castles

Whether crawling through centuries-old ruins or relaxing in 5-star luxury, Ireland’s castles pay homage to the inhabitants of times past

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Ancient monuments

With a phenomenal array of historical attractions, Ireland is a thrilling destination for anyone with even a fleeting interest in the relics of the past

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Heritage centres

Experience Ireland’s history up close with a trip to one of the country’s many fascinating heritage centres

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Listings

Narrow Water Castle

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Steam Museum

This museum was reopened in 1998 following repairs. It is open on...

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Official links

Heritage Island
Welcome to the best of Ireland's Culture and Heritage
The National Trust
The National Trust is a charity looking after hundreds of historic houses and open air properties
Environment & Heritage Service
Protecting, conserving and promoting our natural environment and built heritage
Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland
Home to the National Museums of Northern Ireland
Heritage Ireland
Designed to introduce you to some of the many rich and varied attractions of Ireland's heritage.
The Northern Ireland Museums Council
Detailed information on all of the museums in Northern Ireland

What else to explore

Houses Castles & Gardens of Ireland
See Irish architecture at its finest, visit some of the most beautiful gardens in the world
Irelands Heritage, Theatre, Crafts, Lifestyle, Festivals discount pass
Ireland Visitor Discounts, home to 130 of Ireland's finest visitor attractions, theatres, festivals, craft & lifestyle venues.

History and Heritage

Dramatically shaped by heroic events through the centuries, Ireland has a fascinating heritage just waiting to be discovered

Events and activities

Open House Dublin 2008

Virginia Pumpkin Festival

Carlingford Irish-American Arts Festival

Clifden Heritage Railway Weekend

Castles

Ancient monuments

Heritage centres

Listings

Official links

What else to explore

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Places to go

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