Heritage Centres / Historic Places

We have an extensive list of the most important Heritage centres in Ireland that includes everything you should know before leaving home. 
Belverdere House
Belverdere House
A fascinating Georgian estate open year round with a varied calendar of events including Narnia at Christmas and family events at Easter and Halloween. Belvedere House is a fully restored...
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Birr Castle
Birr Castle
Demesne of Discovery offers something for everyone to enjoy and is especially interesting and educational for families. Starting with Ireland’s Historic Science Centre in the old stable...
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Blackhead Lighthouse
Blackhead Lighthouse
Blackhead Lighthouses are located on the North Shore of Belfast Lough. There are stunning panoramic views for visitors to enjoy and the house itself is a wonderful site to admire. The houses...
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Blackrock Castle Observatory
Blackrock Castle Observatory
Blackrock Castle Observatory is a 16th century Castle located 4km from the heart of Cork city on the banks of the river Lee. Blackrock Castle has abundant car and coach parking facilities...
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Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since. Over the last...
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Blasket Center
Blasket Center
This centre is located on the tip of the Dingle Peninsula and gives an account of the heritage of the Blasket Islands and its inhabitants. There is a car park and restaurant for visitors and...
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Blennerville Windmill & Visitor Centre
Blennerville Windmill & Visitor Centre
The Blennerville Windmill is a major landmark on the Tralee Bay. Here who can learn about how the windmill works and watch an audio-visual presentation. There is a gallery and crafts shop as...
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Blue Stack Mountains & Barnesmore Gap
Blue Stack Mountains & Barnesmore Gap
This is a very scenic area between Croaghconnelagh and Croaghonagh. The surrounding scenery is very rugged with cliffs and mountains and there are many streams running from the mountain...
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Boho Caves
Boho Caves
This is a joint controlled maze cave system which 1.5km passages. While this is an interesting visit, especially for educational groups, the caves should be avoided during times of heavy rain...
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Boho High Cross
Boho High Cross
This cross is just west of an ancient churchyard in Boho. The cross has some interesting carvings include a depiction of Adam and Eve standing under the branch of a tree which the trunk...
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