Heritage Centres / Historic Places

This is said to be the first ever pier in Kerry. It is a popular site for boating, swimming and sightseeing. There is also a diving centre in the area.

The Rock of Cashel (Carraig Phádraig), more formally St. Patrick's Rock, it is also known as Cashel of the Kings. Reputedly the site of the conversion of Aenghus the King of Munster by St...

The Centre is an exciting interpretative exhibition which tells the fascinating story of Ireland's Patron Saint. Through Patrick's own words a light is shone on the arrival of Christianity in...

Now that the fuss has died down somewhat over the construction of the Spire, the world's largest sculpture, it might interest readers to know that the famous resident who previously lived on...

The 1700’s see the establishment of a Playhouse & Assembly Rooms due to a rise in prosperity in the city. Dating as far back as 1779 they see how the developing theatre coincides with some...

The Treaty Stone is a limestone block raised on a pedestal. It is situated across from the River Shannon at King John’s Castle. It is believed that the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691...

These cottages were built in the 17th century by Alexander Durdan. It was occupied by weavers. There were once six of these cottages on the main street of Clonegal. There are now a pair of...

The White House Ballyspurge is on the coast, close to Cloughey village. It was built by Roland Savage in 1634. Roland Savage was a cadet of the Ardkeen family. There are thick gables and a...

The Workhouse was restored and opened in 1995 as a Heritage Centre exploring local history and culture. It has been run since then by a voluntary Board of Management and is a not for profit...

Situated on the west shore of Bannow Bay in Co. Wexford, Tintern Abbey was one of the most powerful Cistercian foundations in the South East until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536...