History and Heritage

History and Heritage

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

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4th of July Limerick 2013

04 Jul 2013 - 04 Jul 2013

The 4th of July Limerick is a volunteer driven festival created by the people of Limerick to celebrate American Independence whist...

Féile Brian Ború Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The beauty of the picturesque twin towns of Killaloe & Ballina awaits you during the 20th annual Féile Brian Ború. As it is the...

Spike Island Flag Raising Commemoration

11 Jul 2013 - 11 Jul 2013

Spike Island Flag Raising Commemoration is a short ceremony to commemorate the first time that the Irish Tricolour was flown over...

East Kerry Roots Festival

25 Jul 2013 - 28 Aug 2013

The East Kerry Roots Festival will be a celebration of the unique culture and heritage of the greater Sliabh Luachra area. People...

Spirit of Mother Jones Festival

30 Jul 2013 - 01 Aug 2013

A festival celebrating the spirit of Mother Jones; the 'most dangerous woman in America'. This 3 day festival will include a range...

Vinegar Hill Battle Re-enactment

03 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013

Our battle re-enactment explains the course of the most significant battle to take place during the 1798 Rebellion in Wexford. We...

Lughnasa Festival at Craggaunowen

04 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013

See re-enactors dressed in costumes spanning from the Bronze Age, through Iron Age, Early Medieval to 16th Century at a special...

Ballyshannon 400

05 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013

In 2013, Ballyshannon, the oldest town in Ireland, will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the signing of the Royal Charter. Down...

Sarsfield's Day

10 Aug 2013 - 10 Aug 2013

Next August, a one day festival will celebrate Patrick Sarsfield, Limerick's most important historical figure. His part in the...

Rose of Tralee Gathering 2013

14 Aug 2013 - 16 Aug 2013

The Rose of Tralee International Festival is the original Gathering since 1959, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate...

National Heritage Week

17 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

Whether it's castles, crafts, music or stories, National Heritage Week aims to involve you in something unique and memorable....

National Heritage Week

17 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

Whether it's castles, crafts, music or stories, National Heritage Week aims to involve you in something unique and memorable....

Galway Heritage Festival

17 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

During Heritage Week 2013 Dúchas na Gaillimhe - Galway Civic Trust will hold a series of events including visits to various...

Youghal Medieval Festival

18 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

Youghal Medieval Festival coincides with the Irish Walled Towns Day's celebrations of National Heritage Week. This free event...

Carlow 800

22 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

2013 marks a historic occasion in Carlow Town as they commemorate the 800th anniversary of the construction of Carlow Castle. This...

2nd Gallagher Global Gathering

06 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

The 2nd Gallagher Global Gathering takes place in September 2013 and will be based at Ostan Loch Altan Hotel in the village of...

Daniel O’Connell Weekend and O’Connell Reunion

06 Sep 2013 - 08 Sep 2013

A week of lectures, tours and musical events celebrating the life and legacy of Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator. We are inviting...

The O'Leary Gathering 2013

12 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

2013 will see the seventeenth O'Leary Gathering, in modern times, in Uibh Laoire - The O'Leary Home, in Irish. Most O'Leary's in...

Kennedy Summer School

12 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

The Kennedy Summer School, a festival of Irish American history, culture and politics, highlights the strength of political,...

Sam Maguire Festival & Welcome Home Gathering

13 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

The Sam Maguire Festival is a celebration of the life & ethos of Sam Maguire - the man. Sam Maguire was born in Mallabracka just...

Crowley Clan Gathering

13 Sep 2013 - 16 Sep 2013

The Crowley Clan Gathering will take place in Kinsale. Events include reception, music, clan meeting, tour of local areas, mass,...

Archbishop Mannix Memorial Weekend

13 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

Archbishop Daniel Mannix, belligerent; outspoken; charismatic; intelligent a prelate of international noterity and an Irishman who...

Centenary Celebration - Adelaide Memorial Church

14 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2013

The Adelaide Memorial Church, a replica of Salisbury Cathedral and based in a tragic love story celebrates 100 years in September...

Tara Festival of the High Kings

14 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

You are invited to relive all the excitement, drama, colour and majesty of a crowning of a High King of Ireland at the Tara...

Dublin Festival of History

27 Sep 2013 - 10 Oct 2013

Calling all history buffs! 2013 is the year of the Gathering and the year when we mark the 100th anniversary of momentous...

Kenmare Lace Festival

03 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013

This is a unique festival showcasing Kenmare Lace and its heritage, which was started by The Poor Clare nuns when they came to...

Bruff Bluegrass Music Festival

04 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013

Bruff Bluegrass Festival showcases the best bluegrass bands from all over the world. Events held over the weekend include the...

Open House Limerick

18 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013

Open House Limerick is following on from the success of similar festivals in London, Dublin, and Galway. A weekend of site-visits,...

Shackleton Autumn School Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

The 13th Ernest Shackleton Autumn School will consist of a series of lectures, drama, music, exhibitions and workshops. Full event...

Sneem Geofest Walking Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

The Sneem Geofest Walking Festival is a 3 day guided event containing moderate, strenuous and leisurely historical walks in the...

Belfast Pride

28 Jun 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Belfast Pride is Ireland's largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans festival appealing to audiences of over 15,000 people each...

 

 

 

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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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Broighter Gold ÉCONOMUSÉE
Broighter Gold ÉCONOMUSÉE

Nestled among the yellow fields of Oilseed rape in Binevenagh Area of...

Milford House Museum
Milford House Museum

The Milford House Museum in Co. Armagh is located at no 57 William...

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Did you know?

Leap Castle has reputedly got a very smelly spectre, which was even witnessed by poet WB Yeats during a stay at the castle!