Heritage Centres / Historic Places

Glebe house was the home of Derek Hill and was gifted to the nation in 1981. It houses his wonderful collection of art works. There are over 300 works in the collection from a variety of...

For thousands of years people have been drawn to 'the valley of the two lakes' for its spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife. Glendalough is a remarkable place...

The Visitor Centre is adjacent to ruins of the monastic settlement and has an interesting exhibition and an audio-visual show. Guided tours of the Monastic City are available in multiple...

Glengowla Mines is a Historic 19th Century Silver and Lead Mine, situated in Oughterard, County Galway and is in fact, Ireland's only Show Mine! Glengowla Silver and Lead Mine is a remarkable...

This heritage centre is stone built and has been used as a Roman Catholic chapel. The upper floor is used as a theatre for local drama groups. The present building was competed in 1847 and has...

Government buildings are located on Upper Merrion Street and offer guided tours from 10.30am and are 30-40 minutes long.

Grant Ancestoral Home is a furnished two-roomed cottage with American Civil War exhibitions and two audio-visual shows. There is also a wildlife garden and agricultural equipment on display...

Greencastle Royal Castle is opened in July and August from 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday. This castle once guarded the entrance to Carlingford Lough back in medieval times. It was built in the...

Grey Abbey Part of the Saint Patrick's Trail is open from Easter to the end of September from 10am to 5pm daily and from October to Easter from 12pm to 4pm on Sundays only. Virtual tours of...

Situated on the Ards Peninsula in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, Grey Abbey has been in the possession of the Montgomery family since 1607, when Sir Hugh Montgomery (later 1st Viscount Montgomery...