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Culmore Artillery Fort
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
At Culmore Point on the River Foyle, this fort formed an integral part of the defences of the City of Londonderry. A 17th century picture map shows this to have been a very large stone fortification...More
Leap Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Through turbulent centuries, Leap Castle kept watch for the lords of Ely O'Carroll and still stands fortress-like on its perch overlooking a vast stretch of the countryside. From here the O'Carrolls...More
Slade Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Slade Castle overlooking the small harbour of Slade near Hook Head is the massive, late 15th century structure. It features elegant tapering towers with an adjoining fortified house, of some what...More
Medieval Limerick On Kings Island
Walking
The Administrative Heart of the City: From earliest times the administrative centre of the city was situated in English Town first with the construction of King John’s Castle and later with the...More
Tully Castle
Gardens
This fortified house and bawn are set on Tully Point and were built for Sir John Hume who occupied the house until 1641 when it was attacked and burned on Christmas Eve by Rory Maguire and the...More
Custom House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Architect: Charles Lanyon. Built 1854-7 from Glasgow freestone around three sides of a raised forecourt, facing inland, and reached by a shallow flight of steps. The interiors are still intact,...More
Apprentice Boys of Derry Association & Memorial Hall
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The Apprentice Boys of Derry Association is established for the purpose of commemorating the anniversaries of the shutting of the Gates and the Relief of Londonderry.The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall...More
Lissan House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Lissan House is an enchanting country residence set within a 250 acre demesne of ancient woodland and forestry....More
Costello Chapel
Churches And Settlements
The Costello Memorial Chapel in Carrick-On-Shannon is the 2nd smallest chapel in the world. It was built in the 19th century by Costello in memory of his wife. Husband and wife now rest side by side...More
Meander
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Meander is a two-storey, flat-roofed, detached house, dating from 1939. It was designed and to a large extent built by its owners the architect couple Alan and Mairin Hope. It is constructed of...More
Ballyhannan Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This beautifully restored castle, of massive stone walls and crafted stout oak reconstruction, is a fine example of a 15th Century Irish keep or ' peel tower '. It is located overlooking the River...More
Donamon Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Donamon Castle is one of the oldest inhabited buildings in Ireland. There was a fort here from early times, but the first recorded reference is in the Annals of the Four Masters for the year 1154. It...More
Struell Wells
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Struell Wells was built around a stream flowing through a secluded valley. It was a popular place of pilgrimage from the 1600s until the 1840s. The waters were believed to have curative powers and the...More
Raphoe Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The Castle is dating back to 1637 and is one of the most impressive buildings in Co. Donegal Visit the Church of Ireland Cathedral which is located on the site of the monastery founded by Adomnán, who...More
Huntington Castle & Gardens
Children and Family Attractions
These gardens were mainly laid out in the 17th century by the Esmondes who built Huntington Castle in 1625. This includes the French limes on the Avenue, the parterre - or ornamental lawns - to the...More
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