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Aras an Uachtarain
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The residence of the President of Ireland. Áras an Uachtaráin is open Saturdays only. Free admission tickets are issued at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on the day. Group and/or advance booking is...More
Kilbolane Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The remains of Kilbolane Castle, a square castle with rounded turrets at the corners and surrounded by a moat, can be seen here. Although in the style of the castle of the 13th century, it was built...More
Dunleckney Manor
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
One of County Carlow's most magnificent country houses is situated 2 kilometres north east of Bagenalstown. The present structure dates to the 17th Century. The manor was home to the Bagenal family...More
Lumen Christi College ( Heritage Trail)
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Formerly the site of St. Columb’s College on Bishop Street, this was once the summer palace of the Church of Ireland Bishop Hervey. St. Columb’s was built in 1877 and the north wing extension added in...More
Hilden Brewery & Tap Room Restaurant
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Discover the magic of brewing by visiting Ireland's oldest independent brewery, in the 19th century courtyard of Hilden House, near Lisburn. Enjoy the best of award winning cuisine prepared using the...More
Craigmore Viaduct
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This 18 arch viaduct, close to Bessbrook outside Newry, sweeps across the valley of the Camlough River and carries the Belfast to Dublin railway line....More
Dunmain House
Children and Family Attractions
This 17th century house and its history have been the subject of many novels and plays such as Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott. The imposing slate covered house is said not to have one but two...More
Kearney Village
Nature and Wildlife
A showpiece village carefully restored by the National Trust to give the authenticity of a traditional fishing village. The village lies three miles to the east of Portaferry, with views across to...More
Leixlip Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Leixlip village was established by the Vikings. Adam de Hereford, a follower of Strongbow, built the castle. Features of the castle include, The Front Hall, which boasts a 17th century Brussels...More
Trim Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Trim Castle, the largest Anglo Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed in this County Meath town over a thirty year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter. Hugh de Lacy was granted the liberty of...More
Cutts House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
A three-bay, two-storey house built in 1859 and designed by Stewart Gordon. In a fine location by the River Bann. As headquarters of the Honourable Irish Society, the building is of historic interest....More
Dromaneen Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This fortified house and castle, finely situated overlooking the River Blackwater, was erected by the O'Callaghans around 1600. It was an L shaped tower with a fine fireplace on the first floor and...More
Rosserrilly Abbey
Churches And Settlements
Rosserrilly Abbey is the finest and best preserved medieval Franciscan foundation in the country. It was built by Sir Raymond de Burgo in the 14th century, and the majority of the surviving fabric is...More
Killyleagh Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Killyleagh Castle was described by Harold Nicholson over a century ago as"..pricking castellated ears above the smoke of of its own village and towering like some chateau of the Loire above the tides...More
Carlow Courthouse
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Considered to be one of the finest courthouses in the country, Carlow Courthouse was designed by William Vitruvius Morrison in 1830. The building of the courthouse was made possible by the generous...More
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