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. 
Knowth Passage Tombs
Knowth Passage Tombs
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...
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Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre
Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre
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...
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Larrys Old Time Village
Larrys Old Time Village
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...
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Lartigue Monorail
Lartigue Monorail
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...
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Leacanabuaile Stone Fort
Leacanabuaile Stone Fort
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...
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Leap Castle
Leap Castle
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...
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Leenane Cultural Centre
Leenane Cultural Centre
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...
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Lifford Old Courthouse
Lifford Old Courthouse
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...
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Liscarroll Castle
Liscarroll Castle
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...
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Lismore Heritage Centre
Lismore Heritage Centre
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...
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