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Redwood Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
A key visitor attraction in North Tipperary, Redwood Castle is a striking example of a Gaelic tower house. It was home to the Ó Cinnéide (O’Kennedy) lords of Ormond and later on to the Mac Aodhagáin...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
Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Centre
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Located less than a mile from the Town Centre, off the Larne Road, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a traditional thatched Ulster-Scots farmhouse built in 1750s....More
Cloghan Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Cloghan Castle is one of the few Medieval castles which is both lived in and offers open access to groups (minimum of 10 people). Bounded by the rivers Shannon and Little Brosna, it was originally a...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
Glenquin Castle
Children and Family Attractions
Gleann an Choim (Glen of the Shelter) is one of the finest tower houses to survive from the 16th century. Open to the public during the summer this castle was a fortified dwelling, for the protection...More
Castle Coole
Cycling
If you are looking for stately grandeur then Castle Coole is a rare treat. Surrounded by its stunning landscape park on the edge of Enniskillen, this majestic 18th century home of the Earls of...More
James Fort Kinsale
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Located opposite Charles Fort, it has a commanding position guarding the small harbour of Kinsale. This fort was built in 1607 and was captured in 1690 by Williamite forces. The fort remains a most...More
Garryhill House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Garryhill House was built by the Earl of Bessborough (Viscount Duncannon) around 1740 on the site of the ancient Garryhill castle, originally built by Art Og Kavanagh, King of Leinster . During the...More
The Flough
Special Interest
The Flough athentic Irish cottage outside Muff is open during the summer season. Visitors can enjoy tea with homemade scones and apple tart. Activities on offer include spinning, rope twisting, corn...More
Living History - Magilligan Martello Tower
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Built during the Napoleonic wars, with walls over 9ft. thick. Group tours by arrangement in summer under supervision of warden staff. Nature reserve always open. At Magilligan Point via A2 and B202...More
Baronscourt Estate
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Baronscourt Estate offers a beautiful rural conference meeting venue situated in a sheltered valley in the foothills of the Sperrin mountains in Ireland’s County Tyrone. You come across an oasis of...More
Grey Abbey
Churches And Settlements
This Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife of John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman invader of East Ulster....More
Ballyhack Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. The castle, a large tower house, is thought to have been built c. 1450 by the Knights Hospitallers...More
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