Choose Ireland

The Gallarus Oratory in the Dingle Peninsula is an early medieval stone church in the shape of an upturned boat. Read more

Northwest Ireland’s largest town is situated in the middle of Yeats Country, where it has miraculously retained all the rural charm of the original small village, even as it has grown in leaps and bounds both physically and economically. Read more

St. Michan’s Church is best known for the mummies in its underground crypt. Read more

Limerick City’s oldest church, gets surprisingly few visitors for such a beautiful building. Read more

Just south of St. Canice’s Cathedral, you can find Kilkenny’s Black Abbey. Read more

The Church run by the Carmelite order on Whitefriar street is a popular choice for couples, because it holds the remains of Saint Valentine. Read more

Built in the 13th century, St. Read more

This ecclesiastical site near Athlone was founded in the mid fifth century by St. Read more

Renovated in 1976, the church at Multyfarnham Franciscan Friary encompasses portions of an original 15th century structure, such as the tower and nave. Read more

The tiny village with the charming name of Crookedwood is nestled in the hillside beside Lough Derravaragh in county Westmeath, around five miles outside Mullingar. Read more

Pewter craft has been in existence for more than 800 years in Ireland, and it is still practiced at Mullingar Bronze and Pewter Centre. Read more

This centre dedicated to the history and culture of southern County Tipperary is located in a restored Protestant church. Read more

 
Originally the site of a Celtic monastery or hermitage, Holy Cross Abbey was established in 1169 according to the Cistercian Rule by King Donal O’Brien. Read more

Building operations on this Cistercian Abbey located in the town of Boyle, began in 1161. Read more

Sacred Heart Church is the most prominent building in the town of Roscommon. Read more

The ruins of the Dominican Friary date back to 1253. Read more

During the 6th century, a monastery flourished at this site. Read more

Saint Fintan began a monastery here and then went on to Slieve Margy, leaving the community in the care of a nun called Cera. Read more

There are two churches on this site, portions of which date back to the 15th century. Read more

Gallen Church sits on the original site of a monastery that was established in 492. Read more

St. Patrick’s Church at Corracrin is located on the Dublin Road near the village of Emyvale in County Monaghan. Read more

This hill outside Glaslough in County Monaghan was the site of a Viking Fort in the 10th century. Read more

One of the two main churches of the parish, St. Read more

The ruins of this once splendid cathedral stand along the banks of the River Boyne. Read more

This performing arts centre in Manorhamilton is located in a former Methodist Church built in the 1820s. Read more

Located in the village of Mohill, this church was connected to the Augustinian priory here. Read more

This tiny but exquisite memorial was designed and built in Carrick-on-Shannon as a burial place for Mary Josephine Costello, who died on October 6, 1877. Read more

The Castledermot monastic settlement was established by St. Read more

Exhibits at the Steam Museum, located in the town of Straffan, County Kildare, revive the image of the Irish Steam engine, and depict it as it was used in industry (manufacturing) and agriculture (churning butter, threshing corn) over the years. Read more

Devenish Island encompasses an area of roughly 70 acres and is located in the southern part of Lower Lough Erne. Read more

Located on the picturesque shores of Strangford Lough, the remains of Grey Abbey sit in the middle of picturesque parkland. Read more

County Down is the place where Patrick, the father of the famous Bronte sisters, was born and raised. Read more

County Down is the place where Patrick, the father of the famous Bronte sisters, was born and raised. Read more

In 445, St. Patrick reportedly erected the original building that occupied the site of the present Cathedral
The church that stands today dates to the early 19th century, in the Gothic tradition
Some of the statues hark back to Celtic / pagan times and reflect pre-Christian beliefs and customs
The church has been destroyed and rebuilt 17 times

Brian Boru

The church contains many relics and sites of historical importance, including the burial place of Brian Boru
A huge figure in early Irish history, Brian Boru was born in 940 at Munster
He witnessed the Viking killings of many members of his tribe, including his mother
From a young age he was committed to driving the Vikings from Ireland
He trained himself and his tribal army in the art of battle and began to drive his enemies back to their homeland
Brian Boru became a powerful leader, and battled his way to the High Kingship of Ireland
Brian Boru was the last of the High Kings to sit at the traditional throne at Tara
As High King, Brian Boru made valiant efforts to restore churches ruined by the invaders, and replace artifacts and manuscripts that were lost and destroyed during the pillaging
At the Battle of Clontarf, on Good Friday 1014, Brian Boru and his forces defeated the Vikings, smashing their military power in Ireland forever
As the Vikings were retreating, one of their leaders, named Bothair, murdered Brian Boru
His tomb lies in St. Read more

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is an imposing site, perched on the hilltop in Armagh and dominating its skyline. Read more

Church Island, also known as Shrine Island, is located in the northwest portion of Lough Carra. Read more

The village of Ballintubber is located just south of Castlebar in County Mayo, on the famed pilgrimage route to Croagh Patrick, also known as Ireland’s Holy Mountain. Read more

The largest catholic church in Read more

Anglo Norman settlers built this church in 1320, and renovations and enlargements over the centuries have left its walls adorned with many interesting carvings, including exceptional gargoyles, from medieval times. Read more

Historical Adfert Cathedral and its complex of churches is connected to a monastery founded on the site by St. Read more

Tory Island, also known as Toraigh Island, has been populated for nearly four thousand years, since the time of the Neolithic farmers. Read more

St. Columb’s Cathedral in Derry City was the first Protestant Cathedral built in Britain or Ireland after the Protestant Reformation. Read more

St Anne’s Cathedral, also known as Belfast Cathedral, was erected at the turn of the 20th century upon the site of the original of St Anne’s Parish Church. Read more

Saint Finnbar’s/Fin Barre’s Anglican Cathedral, is a Church of Ireland cathedral located in the centre of Cork city. Read more

This popular Cork City landmark, visible across the area, was built in 1722. Read more

This Roman Catholic house of worship was designed and built during the late 18th century, a particularly difficult and turbulent period for the religion in Irish history. Read more

This 18th century cathedral in Waterford City is considered one of Ireland’s finest neoclassical Georgian structures. Read more

The largest church in Ireland, St. Read more

Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, is the most popular arrival city for international visitors to Ireland. Read more

Bishop James Doyle, a staunch advocate of Catholic freedom in Ireland, built this attractive church in 1883. Read more