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FeaturedCahir Castle
One of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved medieval castles, dramatically sited on an island in the River Suir.
FeaturedCarrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Ireland’s largest collection of megalithic tombs, a cluster of over 30 passage and dolmen tombs west of Sligo town.
FeaturedClonmacnoise Monastic Site
A 6th-century monastic settlement on the banks of the Shannon, with three high crosses, round towers and churches.
FeaturedGlendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre
A 6th-century monastic city founded by St Kevin in a glaciated valley, with a round tower and churches among the lakes.
FeaturedHill of Tara
The ceremonial seat of the High Kings of Ireland, a complex of Neolithic monuments and earthworks in the Boyne Valley.
FeaturedJerpoint Cistercian Abbey
A 12th-century Cistercian abbey with fine Romanesque carving and a sculpted cloister near Thomastown.
FeaturedKilkenny Castle
A 12th-century castle on the River Nore, seat of the Butler family for 500 years and the symbol of medieval Kilkenny.
FeaturedKilmainham Gaol Museum
The prison where leaders of the 1916 Rising were executed, now a museum of Irish political history.
FeaturedPollock Holes Sea Cave
A hidden turquoise swimming spot and sea cave near Kilkee, revealed only at low tide.
FeaturedRoss Castle
A 15th-century O’Donoghue tower house on the shore of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park.
FeaturedThe Rock of Cashel
A spectacular group of medieval buildings on a limestone outcrop, the traditional seat of the kings of Munster.
FeaturedTrim Castle
Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman castle, a vast three-storey keep on the River Boyne used in the film Braveheart.
Abbeyknockmoy Cistercian Abbey
A 12th-century Cistercian abbey founded by Cathal Crovderg O’Conor, with rare medieval wall paintings.
Adare Castle
A 13th-century riverside castle on the banks of the River Maigue, ringed by a strong curtain wall in the heart of…
Aghagower Round Tower and Church
A monastic site founded by St Patrick, with a 9th-century round tower and medieval church near Westport.
Aghaviller Round Tower and Church
An early monastic site with an unfinished round tower and church in south Kilkenny.
Altamont Gardens
A romantic 40-acre garden of sweeping lawns, ornamental lakes and a riverside walk, often called the jewel in…
Annagh Church
A small medieval church in the Killarney area, a quiet relic of the early Christian landscape.
Annes Grove Gardens
A hidden 18th-century estate garden on the Awbeg River, celebrated for its wild woodland valley and rare Himalayan…
Áras an Uachtaráin
The official residence of the President of Ireland, a Palladian house set in Phoenix Park with guided summer tours.
Arbour Hill Cemetery
A military cemetery and the burial place of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, marked by a moving memorial wall.
Ardfert Cathedral
A complex of three medieval churches and an early cathedral founded by St Brendan, in the village of Ardfert.
Ardfert Franciscan Friary
A 15th-century Franciscan friary in the village of Ardfert, with a fine sedilia and carved windows.
Askeaton Castle
A 15th-century castle of the Earl of Desmond with a rare banqueting hall on an island in the River Deel.
Askeaton Franciscan Friary
A 15th-century Franciscan friary founded by the Earl of Desmond beside Askeaton Castle.
Athcarne White Cross
A high cross and holy well in the Boyne Valley, a quiet early medieval devotional site.
Athenry Castle
A 13th-century Anglo-Norman castle with a fine decorated doorway and banqueting hall, in the medieval town of Athenry.
Athenry Dominican Priory
A 13th-century Dominican priory with a fine carved doorway and tomb in Athenry.
Athlone Castle
A 13th-century castle on the Shannon, with a museum telling the story of the 1691 siege of Athlone.
Aughnanure Castle
A well-preserved 16th-century O’Flaherty tower house on the shores of Lough Corrib near Oughterard.
Ballinskelligs Augustinian Abbey
A 12th-century Augustinian priory on the Skelligs coast, linked to the monks of Skellig Michael.
Ballyhack Castle
A 15th-century tower house commanding the entrance to Waterford Harbour at Ballyhack.
Barryscourt Castle
A 15th-century tower house of the Earl of Barrymore, restored with a recreated medieval garden near Carrigtwohill.
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
The site of the 1690 battle between King William and King James, with a restored Georgian house and battlefield walks.
Boyle Cistercian Abbey
A 12th-century Cistercian abbey with a remarkably intact church and fine Romanesque carving in Boyle.
Brian Boru’s Fort
A ringfort associated with the high king Brian Boru, overlooking Lough Derg at Killaloe.
Brownshill Portal Dolmen
A Neolithic portal tomb with a 100-tonne capstone, one of the largest in Europe, near Carlow town.
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
A UNESCO World Heritage Neolithic complex of passage tombs older than the pyramids, crowned by Newgrange.
Bunratty Castle
A 15th-century tower house with a recreated medieval banquet and adjoining folk park near Shannon.
Burnchurch Castle and Turret
A well-preserved 16th-century tower house with a rare bawn and turret near Kilkenny city.
Cahergall Stone Fort
A 1,000-year-old dry-stone ring fort on the Kerry coast, free to wander and rarely busy.
Cahervagliar Ringfort
A stone ringfort in the Burren, a fortified farmstead of the early medieval period.
Cahir Castle Cottage
A picturesque gatehouse cottage at the entrance to Cahir Castle, restored by the OPW.
Carlingford Castle
A 13th-century royal fortress overlooking Carlingford Lough, with sweeping views across to the Mourne Mountains.
Carlingford Dominican Friary
A 14th-century Dominican friary in the medieval village of Carlingford.
Carlow Castle
A 13th-century castle built by William Marshal, of which the west wall and towers survive in Carlow town.
Carrigafoyle Castle
A 15th-century tower house of the O’Connors on a rock in Carrigafoyle Bay near Ballylongford.
Casino Marino
An exquisite 18th-century miniature pleasure palace, considered the finest neo-classical building in Ireland.