History & Heritage

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

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Sam Maguire Festival

10 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

The Sam Maguire Festival celebrates the man for whom Gaelic Football's All-Ireland trophy is named. Incorporating all that is good...

Crowley Clan Gathering

10 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

The Crowley Clan Gathering opens on Friday at 2pm with registration at Acton's Hotel, and a cheese and wine reception at 6.00pm....

O'Leary Clan Gathering

17 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

The theme for 2010 is Inchigeelagh’s Old Church - 19th century wakes, burial customs, history of Church of Ireland parish. There...

Youghal Celebrates History

24 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

The greatest surviving circuit of mediaeval defensive wall in the country is in Youghal - a suitable backdrop for the 2010...

Open House Dublin 2010

07 Oct 2010 - 10 Oct 2010

The doors are open for Ireland’s largest architectural event, Open House Dublin 2010. Over one weekend in October, Dublin...

South Kerry Geofest

23 Oct 2010 - 24 Oct 2010

A celebration of our historical heritage and natural amenities including guided walks and educational tours, with all age groups...

Irish Conker Championships

24 Oct 2010 - 24 Oct 2010

The village green in Freshford is the theatre of dreams for conker players, fringed by 52 chestnut trees, a symphony of colour on...

The Old Year Festival

31 Dec 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

For over a century and a half, the arrival of each New Year is celebrated in Portmagee with a unique custom called 'The Old Year'....

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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

Castle Roche
Castle Roche

Castle Roche is one of the most striking Anglo- Norman castles in...

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

The Tudors are back! They are alive and well and living at Dalkey...

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Windermere House - 2 night short break B&B (pps)

Windermere House - 2 night short break B&B (pps)

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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!