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Saint Georges
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Saint Georges. Open on selected days throughout 2013. July 1-31 Aug 1- 31, daily, 9am - 1pm To avoid disappointment please telephone in advance for more information on visiting arrangements, times...More
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
Shopping
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre is just steps from Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin City Centre. It is an historical building, having served as Lord Powerscourt’s townhouse and courtyard in the 18th...More
Newman House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Newman House is made up of two of the finest Georgian buildings in Dublin. Famous for their spectacular plaster decoration, both houses are also home to some of the magnificent eighteenth-century...More
Charleville Castle
Children and Family Attractions
Charleville Castle in Tullamore, County Offaly is Ireland's finest gothic revival castle. It is considered to be Francis Johnston's masterpiece, (he also designed the G.P.O in Dublin) and was built...More
Killruddery House and Gardens
Gardens
Killruddery House and Gardens is as a wonderful place to escape for a great day out, Killruddery has been home to the Brabazon Family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618. Conveniently located on the...More
Black Castle Wicklow
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The Black Castle ruin stands on a rocky promontory over the sea, at the eastern side of the town. There is a fine vantage point for views over the town and the coast of North Wicklow from the ruins....More
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
Beaulieu House, Gardens and Car Museum
Children and Family Attractions
Beaulieu is almost unique in that it is one of the earliest unfortified houses in the country and more unusual still, it has remained in the same family for eleven generations often descending through...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
Coolcarrigan House and Gardens
Children and Family Attractions
One of the best collections of trees and shrubs in Ireland. Approached by a wonderful long avenue of trees under planted with a mass of spring bulbs and a fantastic display of rhododendrons and...More
Christmas Floral Demonstration by Richard Haslam
Children and Family Attractions
Belvedere is delighted to welcome back Richard Haslam for what is fast becoming his 7th Annual Christmas Floral Demonstration at Belvedere at 8pm. Over the course of his career, Richard has become one...More
Ballinlough Castle Gardens
Gardens
A sense of antiquity prevails as one enters the gates of Ballinlough. Perched on a hill overlooking two lakes, the 17th Century castle is the home of Sir John and Lady Nugent. The gardens were...More
Larchill Gardens
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Larchill is a unique 18th-century ornamental, parkland garden, located 40 minutes from Dublin, near Kilcock, County Kildare. It is open May through July and for special occasions. It also opens for...More
Bullock Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The castle is oblong with a tower at each end, and the archway under the western tower was probably used to pass from one court to another within the boundary walls of the castle. Inside the main door...More
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