Heritage Centres / Historic Places

Bonane Heritage Park located near Kenmare in south west Kerry on the Ring of Beara, Bonane Heritage Park is unique in that it has an abundance of well preserved multi-period archaeological...

12th century Cistercian Monastery.

The Boyne Music Festival will take place from the 1st - 3rd August, 2014 in Townley Hall, Drogheda. In its second year, this festival will be three days of world-class music, poetry and song...

This exhibition is a very enjoyable experience and tells the history of Killaloe. Brian Boru is a major feature here. He was a High King born in Killaloe in 940. There are also exhibitions on...

This dolmen is an important monument from pre-historical times. It can be found in Browneshill to the east of Carlow town. It is likely that many religious acts took place here including human...

This visitor centre will teach you all about the Neolithic monuments of places such as Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. There is a full scale replica of the chamber of Newgrange and also models of...

Bunratty Castle is the most authentic medieval fortress in all of Ireland. It was built in 1425 and contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings. There is a wonderful collection of...

Caherconnell Stone Fort, situated 1km south of Poulnabrone dolmen in the heart of the Burren Ireland , offers you the opportunity to visit an exceptionally well - preserved example of the...

This large stone fort has two dry stone buildings within its walls as well as stairs. There is a beehive hut and a rectangular house. It is an area that would be of interest to those who enjoy...

This castle is one of the best preserved castles in Ireland and is also quiet large in size. The castles opening hours are: April - Mid June 9:30 - 5:30pm, Mid June - Mid Sept. 9:00 - 7:00...