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Armagh Public Library
Libraries
One of the oldest libraries in Ireland, Armagh Public Library was established in 1771 by Archbishop Robinson. In addition to the Archbishop’s personal library which contains 17th and 18th 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
The Priory
Walking
At the south east edge of Newtownards these substantial remains of a Dominican (Black) Friary founded in 1244 may be viewed. They are the only ones of their type in Northern Ireland. Built by the...More
Limerick St. Patrick's Festival
Children and Family Attractions
The Limerick St. Patrick's Festival is a weekend long celebration featuring Ireland's largest regional parade, an international band championship, a trad music trail and family fun in the Hunt Museum...More
The Nally Heritage Centre Carrickmore
Museums
Based at Naomh Colm Cille GAA grounds in Carrickmore in mid-Tyrone, the centre encompasses aspects of social, economic, political, sporting and geographical history relating to the local area....More
Saul Church
Churches And Settlements
Two miles outside Downpatrick, this church was built in 1932, to commemorate Saint Patrick's first church in Ireland. Close by, on the crest of Slieve Patrick is a huge statue of the saint. Bronze...More
Coney Island
Angling
Lying 1km off shore from Maghery Country Park, this island is an exciting destination to be explored. The island has a rich history spanning many centuries, with evidence of human occupation dating...More
Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex
Children and Family Attractions
Saint Patrick's Trian is an exciting visitor complex located in the heart of the histroric Cathedral City of Armagh. The centre derives its name from the ancient division of Armagh City into three...More
Ballintubber Abbey and The Celtic Furrow
Churches And Settlements
The King of Connacht founded County Mayo’s Ballintubber Abbey in 1216 near the site of a Patrician church and the stone where St Patrick baptised his converts. The abbey has suffered a turbulent...More
Armagh County Museum
Art Galleries
Armagh County Museum is Ireland’s oldest county museum. Due to transfer to local authority ownership under the Review of Public Administration, its fine displays and collections reflect the rich and...More
Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championship
Festivals
Hold onto your socks and get ready for an action packed festival full to the brim with the weird, the wacky and the wonderful! With an attendance of 235,000 in 2012, the Laya Healthcare Street...More
Craigavon Museum
Museums
Craigavon Museum Services boast a wide collection of research material and objects which illustrate the history and local heritage of the area....More
Marsh's Library
Libraries
Marsh's Library, built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh (1638-1713) is the oldest public library in Ireland. It was designed by Sir William Robinson and is located at St Patrick's Close in Dublin...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
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