Heritage Centres / Historic Places

This castle is situated on an early egg-shaped, manmade earthwork. The castle was built by the Normans and was strategically located where there is a steep bank and wide outer ditch.

Mount Stewart is one of the most unique and unusual gardens in the National Trust's ownership. The garden reflects a rich tapestry of design and great planting artistry that was the hallmark...

Mountainstown House is located on a beautiful 800 acre estate. This house has been recently restored and has been in the Pollock family sine 1796. On the site there is a working farm with...

The harbour at Mounshannon is a sizable mooring. The extant walled harbour was developed in recent years with a jetty system forming a Marina that has more than trippled the amount of boats...

Moyry Castle was built in the 17th century to guard the ‘Gap of the North’ or Moyry Pass which was a strategic mountain pass. The castle was built to protect the route between Ulster and...

Situated in Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Gardens are among the most popular of Irish visitor attractions Between the months of April and July, Muckross Gardens are spectacularly...

This castle was built in 1568 at the strategic locations where Newry River and Carlinford Lough meet. It was built by Hugh de Lacy who was the first Earl of Ulster and was used to prevent...

The award winning National 1798 Centre offers a fascinating insight into the birth of modern democracy in Ireland. This distinctive centre is located just off the N30 and N11 in the shadow of...

With weekly performances by their resident orchestra - the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra - and a programme ranging from classic operas and magical musicals to contemporary Irish folk, the...

Children & Family Events at the National Library of Ireland this July Drop in Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2.15pm – 3.30pm A fun afternoon of trails with stories and drawings that...