History and Heritage

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

Events and activities

JFK Dunbrody - Festival

17 Jul 2009 - 19 Jul 2009

Free open air concerts, crafts, sport and street entertainment for all ages. Activities on the Dunbrody famine ship. There are...

Virginia Pumpkin Festival

23 Oct 2009 - 25 Oct 2009

A weekend filled with live music and street entertainment. Fireworks display at Lough Ramor lakeshore with live music and food.

South Kerry Geofest

23 Oct 2009 - 25 Oct 2009

The South Kerry Geofest is a festival aimed at the outdoor enthusiast with an interest in culture, heritage, wildlife and the...

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

Ardboe Old Cross

Ardboe Cross is a national monument dating from the tenth century. It...

Steam Cranes

Like a series of soldier ants, billowing steam from their funnels, a...

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Official links

Heritage Island
Welcome to the best of Ireland's Culture and Heritage
The National Trust
The National Trust is a charity looking after hundreds of historic houses and open air properties
Environment & Heritage Service
Protecting, conserving and promoting our natural environment and built heritage
National Museums Northern Ireland
Home to the National Museums of Northern Ireland
Heritage Ireland
Designed to introduce you to some of the many rich and varied attractions of Ireland's heritage.
The Northern Ireland Museums Council
Detailed information on all of the museums in Northern Ireland

What else to explore

Houses Castles & Gardens of Ireland
See Irish architecture at its finest, visit some of the most beautiful gardens in the world
Irelands Heritage, Theatre, Crafts, Lifestyle, Festivals discount pass
Ireland Visitor Discounts, home to 130 of Ireland's finest visitor attractions, theatres, festivals, craft & lifestyle venues.

History & Heritage

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

Events and activities

JFK Dunbrody - Festival

Virginia Pumpkin Festival

South Kerry Geofest

Castles

Ancient Monuments

Heritage centres

Listings

Official links

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