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History and Heritage

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

Events and activities

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Viking Festival

27 Jun 2009 - 28 Jun 2009

• Farmers/Food Market (12noon-6pm on Essex Street East and Essex Street West). • Celtic/Nordic Mandala (Street Art) • Viking...

JFK Dunbrody - New Ross 800 Festival

17 Jul 2009 - 19 Jul 2009

A special theme of “Bringing them all Back Home”, as the Irish Diaspora are invited to come to New Ross for a celebration of Irish...

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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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Listings

Cloughouthter Castle
Cloughouthter Castle

Tucked away in a remote corner of the Erne River system, on a tiny...

Georgian House and Garden
Georgian House and Garden

Enjoy the stunning grandeur of its marbled walls, ornate plaster and...

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Special offer

Aishling House - Family break 3 night

Aishling House - Family break 3 night

Treat yourself to a Midweek Family special break in Dublin. Choose from any 3 mid-week nights, Sunday to Thursday. Special is for...

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!