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Renovated in 1976, the church at Multyfarnham Franciscan Friary encompasses portions of an original 15th century structure, such as the tower and nave. In 1827, the church was rebuilt around these older portions. This friary represents…

Located in a scenic area on the northeastern coast of Lough Ennel, this haunting estate was built by Richard Cassels in 1740 for its first occupant, the first earl of Belvedere, Robert Rochfort.
Rochfort married…

Pewter craft has been in existence for more than 800 years in Ireland, and it is still practiced at Mullingar Bronze and Pewter Centre.
In the earliest times, pewter was popular for use in making candlesticks,…

Mullingar is County Westmeath’s largest and most important town. The area is historically famous as a centre for beef production and trade, much of it supplied by the many cattle farms in the surrounding countryside.
The Irish expression…

This forest includes a hilltop passage tomb, located deep in the forest north of Augher. It is topped by extraordinary decorated stones said to mark the grave of Queen Aine, who ruled during the second century.
The stones…

An ancient cross that is also an Irish treasure stands on the grounds of this centre of local history located at Dungannon. The building was erected in 1885 and formerly housed the National School. Now it contains photographs and documents…

Located in the county town of Omagh, Dun Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre was created to preserve and further the traditional Irish culture in 1995. The name translates to ‘Fort of Ulster’, and the centre serves as the headquarters of…

Situated among the mountains of the same name, The Sperrin Heritage Centre overlooks the Glenelly River Valley. Its “Treasure of the Sperrins” exhibit is available to visitors in the French, English and German languages. It tells the story of…

Located at the village of Coallisland, named for a time when the area prospered from extensive coal mining, this heritage and cultural centre is housed within a building that was once used as a corn mill. The mill was…

This centre for Irish history and culture at Benburb focuses on the age old craft of linen making and the painstaking processes involved. Located beside the Old Ulster Canal, this steam driven facility dates back to the 19th century.