Heritage Centres / Historic Places

Quin Abbey was founded in 1433 and was the home to Franciscan monks until 1820. It is the best preserved Abbey in the Mid-West region and there are some stunning views from the top of the...

This castle is thought to have been the residence of the West family and was built sometime around 1600. Although the south-east angle collapsed as it was built on estuarine mud, it was...

The RPSI was formed in 1964 to preserve in working order steam locomotives and other rolling stock built for the Irish railway system, from 1850 to the present day. The RPSI maintains a museum...

This castle is thought to have been built around 1583 and was built by Adam Loftus who was the Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland. The interior was designed by Sir William...

This round tower is 28m in height and is considered to be one of the finest bell towers in Ireland. It is the only surviving round tower in Kerry and is situated near Ballyduff village. It was...

Red Abbey Tower is the only structure to have survived from medieval times in Cork. It was founded around the late 13th century or perhaps early 14th century. Friars occupied the tower until...

Redwood is a complex structure made up of two main sections. Firstly, there are a series of main chambers stacked one above the other that form the core of the tower house. These are...

Reyfad Stones are located 500 metres from Boho Catholic church. These 6 stones rest in a field in front of a bungalow and 5 of the cup-an-ring carvings. The largest stone is 3.3 metres long...

8 miles (12.8 km) south-east of Comber and 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of Killinchy, approached on minor roads off the A22. At quay turn left through gate and along lane to castle on Castle...

This castle is from the 13th century and was built by the Normans. It is situated in the hills of Dundalk and is associated with Rohesia de Verdun. It is said the de Verdun threw the architect...