Heritage Centres / Historic Places

Donaghmore High Cross is located between Newry and Banbridge. It is in Church grounds and symbolizes Christian faith for over 1500 years. This is a 19th century cross and much of the detailing...

Donaghmore Round Tower is said to have been founded by Saint Patrick who placed his disciple Cassan in charge of the early Christian settlement. The tower was probably built sometime in the...

Donegal castle was built by the O Donell chieftains in the 1400’s. It is situated on the river Eske in Donegal town centre. In the 1500’s it was rebuilt by Sir Basil Brooke in Jacobean...

Meet the artists in their workshops and treat yourself to the many items on offer for yourself or as a memorable gift. Donegal Craft Village is a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in...

Doolin Cave is one of Europe's most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly authentic experience. 'The Great Stalactite' It is your only opportunity to see such a large free hanging...

Cathedral Hill in Down has been a focus of Christian worship for almost as long as Christianity has been in Ireland. Tradition has it that Saint Patrick brought the Faith to the country in the...

This is the only castle in Ireland that is surrounded by a flooded moat. This moat is now stocked with fish and makes for a very picturesque site. Features of the castle include stables, dairy...

St. Laurence’s Gate has two circular towers that are connected by a wall in which there is an archway. The gate once left to the Friary of St Laurence and is considered to be one of the...

Dromore Cross was once located in the town marketplace and was a gathering point for the locals to listen to travelling preachers. It was thrown down in the 1600’s because of religious...

Drumcliff Church is the burial site of one of Ireland’s greatest poets, William Butler Yeats. Entry to the site is €2.54 for adults, €1.90 for OAPs and children and €6.35...