Heritage Centres / Historic Places

This historic cottage, which dates back to the early 1700's, consists of living quarters, spirit store and weaver's cottage with a full working loom. It is believed to be the longest thatched...

Set in picturesque parkland only 30 minutes from Dublin airport Dardistown Castle has grown around the original tower house built with a £10 English government grant in 1465. The Top two...

This centre celebrates the life of one of Irelands most famous political figures of all time. The centre is located in the village of Bruree where Eamon de Valera spent his childhood. There...

Derrynane House was the ancestral home of Daniel O’ Connell. The house features objects from his life and career. The house is located in the scenic parklands of the Kerry coast. There are...

The castle was built by the Earl of Desmond in 1500. This castle is know locally as ‘The French Prison’ after a fire in which 54 prisoners, most of whom were French seamen, dies in 1747...

The Desmond Banqueting Hall was used by the Earl of Desmond for entertainment. The hall has two stories and a lower chamber with adjoining towers and was built in the 15th century. Its...

This site contains the substantial remains of Lough Erne's most important island monastery. St Molaise founded it in the 6th century on an historic pilgrim route to Croagh Patrick. It later...

‘Glenroe’ was the popular Irish TV series set in Co. Wicklow. The most popular location for the series was on Dinny, Miley and Biddies farm. Fans can now visit the farm and Dinny’s...

The Famine Village is an outdoor museum that tells the story of life in the area from the Famine back in the 1840s, through the 1900s to the present day. Different to any other tourist...

This cottage is over 200 years old and is traditional thatched cottage which is opened to the public. The cottage will give visitors an insight into how people lived 200 years ago. The cottage...