Heritage Centres / Historic Places
We have an extensive list of the most important Heritage centres in Ireland that includes everything you should know before leaving home.
Dundrum Castle
This monument is open to visitors and is one of the finest Norman castles to be found in Northern Ireland. Open from Easter to September everyday from 10am to 6pm. The castle was built in 1177...
Read more
Dungarvan Castle
This castle was built in 1185 and is an Anglo-Norman fortification. It is located at the mouth of the River Colligan. There is an audio-visual exhibition and guided tours are provided. Access...
Read more
Dunguaire Castle
This castle offers stunning views of Galway Bay. Dunguire Castle is said to be the most photographed castle in all of Ireland due to its picturesque location. Dunguire Banquet offers an...
Read more
Dunmoe Castle
This four-storey castle was home to the D’Arcy family in the 15th century. The castle was destroyed in a fire in the late 1700’s. There are large rounded turrets at the four corners of the...
Read more
Dunmore Caves
This is a limestone cave and was the site of a Viking massacre in the year 928.
Read more
Dunsandle Castle
Dunsandle Castle is closed for Medieval tours until next summer THE HISTORY OF DUNSANDLE CASTLE Dunsandle Castle is a De Burgo Castle built in the 15th Century. The castle was extended in the...
Read more
Dunsany Castle
Dunsany Castle and Demesne are situated in the town of Dunsany between the historic town of Trim, with Ireland's largest castle (King John's Castle or simply Trim Castle, a former Dunsany...
Read more
Dwyer McAllister Cottage
This cottage is situated in a very picturesque location with the backdrop of the Kardeen Mountain in Co. Wicklow. In 1799 the famous rebel Michael Dwyer fought the British from this cottage...
Read more
Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeology Centre
The Castle was built in 1480 by Diarmuid O’Dea, Lord of Cineal Fearmaic. The uppermost floors and staircase were badly damaged by the Cromwellians in 1651. Repaired and opened in 1986, the...
Read more
Easter at Farmleigh
There is plenty going on at Farmleigh this Easter weekend that the whole family will enjoy. On Easter Sunday, 20th April and Easter Monday, 21st April there will be food markets, plant fair...
Read more