Heritage Centres / Historic Places

The tower house was built in 1637 as a Custom House. The building has served various purposes over the past 300 years including shops and private dwellings. It is not the Council’s Tourist...

Trim Castle is the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. It took over thirty years to construct and was built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter. Building began in 1176. The tower was...

In the Art Deco building beside Trim Castle is the Trim Visitor Centre. here is the 'Power & Glory' Multimedia exhibition painting a vivid picture of the historical background of the...

The Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre is a must see tourist attraction in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Located in the 1897 Tullamore Dew bonded warehouse, it is one of the top things to do in Tullamore...

Following the Flight of the Earls in 1607, the crown seized Irish land in Ulster and granted it out in large parcels to English and Scottish ‘planters’ on condition that they build...

Tullynally has been the home of the Pakenhams' later Earls of Longford, for over 350 years. The original 17th century fortified house was remodelled first as a comfortable Georgian mansion...

Immerse yourself in the world famous story of Irish emigration at the museum that brings it to life. Follow the emigrant trail as you journey from the thatched cottages of Ulster, on board a...

The Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Company is a community heritage project with charitable status. The project has enabled the magic of rails golden age to be brought to life in Kilmeadan...

West Clare Railway has been restored to provide a fun day out for families and school tours. The importance, magnitude and impact of the birth of the West Clare Railway on the local transport...

The West Gate Tower combines with the ancient and historic Selskar Abbey to be the perfect setting to understand the historical development of Wexford. Situated in the heart of a Viking and...