Heritage Centres / Historic Places

The Great Mound was built over 5000 years ago, probably after the construction of Newgrange and before the construction of Dowth. The Great Mound at Knowth is similar in size to Newgrange and...

The story of Kylemore – both Castle and Abbey – is a truly remarkable one. The twists of fate which have marked its history at crucial moments from its beginning to the present day combine...

This model village is on the grounds of Fadden Castle and depicts village life in Ireland from the 1900’s to the 1950’s. There are 12 thatched cottages, a pub and 60 figurines as part of...

The original GW&SR (later CIE) goods shed for the main Limerick-Tralee Line has been restored and converted into a museum and interpretative centre for the Lartigue Monorailway. It also acts...

This stone fort has walls that are 10ft thick and inside there are three beehive houses with a square house in the middle. There are also souterrains that were used for refuge during times of...

Leap Castle is an Irish castle in County Offaly, about four miles north of the town of Roscrea on the R421. It was built in 1250 by the O'Bannon family and was originally called "Léim U...

This museum offers an insight into a vital part of Connemara history, through demonstrations, exhibits and audio-visual display. Spinning and weaving as practised in the region for hundreds of...

The Old Courthouse in Lifford, Co. Donegal is one of the finest examples of a purpose built courthouse in Ireland. The Courthouse has a long history dating back to 1743 when the Grand Jury...

Liscarroll Castle flatters to deceive. Lying in the middle of this picturesque village the great fortress is certainly impressive. Third largest of Ireland’s 13th century castles, the great...

This is a must for all those wishing to learn of the town's illustrious past. The Heritage Centre has an award winning audio visual display of Lismore history (in English, French, German and...