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Dunbrody Abbey Visitor Centre
Churches And Settlements
Dunbrody Abbey in Campile County Wexford is a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1210 A.D. Families will love the full size 1500 Yew Hedge Maze, picnic area, pitch and putt course and tea rooms located at...More
Adare Franciscan Friary
Churches And Settlements
In the lovely village of Adare, found just 20 minutes from Limerick City, visitors can view the well-preserved ruins of a Franciscan friary established by Thomas, Earl of Kildare, in 1464. The remains...More
Heritage Island
Children and Family Attractions
Find out more about Ireland's heritage and culture from visiting ancient abbeys, medieval castles and historic houses to museums, distilleries, interpretative centres, places to visit, gardens and...More
St Mary's Church Leixlip
Churches And Settlements
Found just 20 minutes from Dublin City in the village of Leixlip, St Mary’s was erected on the site of an earlier church soon after the Norman invasion of 1172. The 12th-century tower, a National...More
Trinitarian Monastery
Churches And Settlements
In Adare, County Limerick, visitors can see the present Holy Trinity Abbey Church, which was once the country’s only Trinitarian abbey, founded in 1230. Apart from its religious purposes, the order...More
St. George's Heritage and Visitor Centre
Churches And Settlements
St George's Heritage and Visitor Centre is located in St George's Church and Carrick Workhouse, Carrick On Shannon County Leitrim. The restored church, houses a well researched and exciting historical...More
Askeaton Castle and Franciscan Friary
Churches And Settlements
Askeaton Castle is a late 12th-century ruin located on the River Deel in Askeaton Town, County Limerick. It’s believed that William de Burgo established the castle, though the 15th-century friary is...More
Ennis Friary
Churches And Settlements
Ennis Friary, established in County Clare in the 13th century, was once renowned across Europe as a centre of learning. Throughout medieval times, the O’Briens were the principal patrons of these...More
St Brigid’s Cathedral & Round Tower
Churches And Settlements
St Brigid’s Cathedral in Kildare Town dates back to 1223. It is found on a site with great religious history, as it’s believed to be the place where St Brigid founded a nunnery in the 5th century. The...More
Killinagh Church
Churches And Settlements
In the village of Blacklion, which sits in County Cavan near the border with Northern Ireland, visitors can view Killinagh Church. The small, 12th-century building is found on the land where St...More
Cong Abbey
Churches And Settlements
In the village of Cong, County Mayo, visitors can see the ruins of a 12th-century Augustinian abbey established by Turlough O'Connor, High King of Ireland. The land had previously housed a 6th-century...More
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Downpatrick
Walking
The foundation stone of this church was laid by Bishop Dorrian in 1886. The church and neighbouring convent of the Sisters of Mercy were built in Gothic Revival style....More
Carndonagh Cross
Churches And Settlements
The town of Carndonagh, County Donegal is home to the impressive High Cross of St Patrick. The cross, which is thought to date from the 7th century, is located on the grounds of a church founded by St...More
Kilturra
Churches And Settlements
Situated in County Sligo, just 10km northwest of Gurteen, Kilturra is the site of a group of ancient ruins. Among them, visitors can find a ring barrow, holy well, cross-inscribed stone, ballaum stone...More
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