History and Heritage

History & Heritage

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

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Titanic 100 Cobh 2012 - Vintage Fair

14 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

A vintage fair in the streets of Cobh - a must for those intrigued by the Victorian and Edwardian era. Enter Cobh and be...

Mother Jones Festival

31 Jul 2012 - 02 Aug 2012

The Mother Jones festival will be held at the Firkin Crane Centre and the Maldron Hotel. Mary Harris was born in Cork on 1st...

National Heritage Week

18 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

The Heritage Week programme comprises of a whole range of different activities throughout the country.

National Heritage Week

18 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

The Heritage Week programme comprises of a whole range of different activities throughout the country.

East Kerry Roots Festival

21 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

The East Kerry Roots Festival will be held during National Heritage Week, with an aim of becoming an annual event in East Kerry....

Clifden 200 Marconi Festival

12 Oct 2012 - 14 Oct 2012

As part of the Clifden 200 Bicentenary celebrations the town remembers inventor, entrepreneur and businessman Guglielmo Marconi...

Norish Fest

12 Oct 2012 - 14 Oct 2012

Norish Fest is a Norwegian-Irish initiative, based in Waterville, County Kerry. It aims to create an annual event for cultural...

Portmagee's New Year's Eve Festival

31 Dec 2012 - 31 Dec 2012

Portmagee's New Year's Eve Festival is an annual re-enactment of a traditional 'Old Year' custom with a street parade of flaming...

Celtronic Festival

27 Jun 2012 - 02 Jul 2012

Now it is the 12th year, Ireland's leading electronic music festival brings thousands of fans to the city for its mix of music...

 

 

 

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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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Ebrington
Ebrington

Originally known as 'Strong's Orchard', the Ebrington site was first...

Milford House Museum
Milford House Museum

The Milford House Museum in Co. Armagh is located at no 57 William...

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Did you know?

Leap Castle has reputedly got a very smelly spectre, which was even witnessed by poet WB Yeats during a stay at the castle!