Heritage Centres / Historic Places

Roscrea Castle features some lovely gardens and Damer House within its walls which houses an impressive heritage centre. In the centre there are accounts given of the history of Roscrea and...

Ross Castle is located on the stunning site close to Killarney town. The castle is situated right on the shore of a lake. It was built in the 15th century and contains square bartizans and a...

At the 17th Century Royal Hospital Kilmainham you will find a unique blend of the old and new. Since 1991 it has been home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art. One of the country's premier...

Saint Brigid’s Shrine & Well Faughart is situated 5km from Dundalk town on the hill of Faughart. There are remnants of a hill fort from the Iron age at the site as well as an early Christian...

This tower is part of medieval church and is rectangular in shape. Within the Churchyard are high crosses and a round tower. Found inside the balcony of the church were drawing of the Crozier...

Saint Cooeys Wells were founded in the 7th century by Saint Cowey. These wells were are said to be a drinking well, wishing well and eye well and they are said to have healing powers and are...

Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral is situated in the centre of Cork City, Ireland. Designed by William Burges and consecrated in 1870, the Cathedral lies on a site where Christian worship has been...

Saint Mullins Heritage Centre was built in 11811 and was formerly a Church of Ireland church. The centre is located next to monastic ruins and cemetery. McMurrough Kavanaghs of Borris are...

It is believed that Saint Patrick was buried on this site and in 1900 a granite stone was place on the grave. The site is popular for pilgrimage.

This Cathedral comes from the 15th century and the stone tower attached to it comes from the medieval parish church of Trim. Although Bishops were enthroned at this church since 1536, it was...