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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

The Yeats Memorial Building, is a distinctive redbrick Victorian building in the centre of Sligo Town, overlooking the River Garavogue. Read more

Nicknamed the ‘Disneyland of Beer’, the Guinness Storehouse is the visitor centre for the most famous brewery in the world. Read more

Kyteler’s Inn is a pub in the centre of Kilkenny that has been reconstructed from the remains of a 12th century Inn. Read more

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

Temple Bar is Dubln’s Bohemian district, bustling with pubs, cafes, restaurants and craft shops on busy cobbled streets. Read more

 
The current Cork Opera house, rebuilt in 1965, is located on Emmet’s Place. Read more

Built in 1253 by Maurice FitzGerald, Sligo abbey is the only remaining authentic medieval building in Sligo Town. Read more

Built in the 13th century, St. Read more

Daniel O’Connell founded this cemetery in 1832, when Roman Catholics were allowed to conduct funerals. Read more

Free Derry Corner
Free Derry Corner is an icon representing the Republican Resistance, and marking the eastern border of the Bogside area. Read more

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. 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

An ancient cross that is also an Irish treasure stands on the grounds of this centre of local history located at Dungannon. Read more

Situated among the mountains of the same name, The Sperrin Heritage Centre overlooks the Glenelly River Valley. Read more

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. Read more

This centre for Irish history and culture at Benburb focuses on the age old craft of linen making and the painstaking processes involved. Read more

The Heritage Centre at Dungannon displays cultural artifacts from various periods in Irish History. Read more

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

Located in North Tipperary, the name Mauherslieve means Mother Mountain. Read more

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

Many centuries ago, a monastic settlement was located at Emlagh, although there is no written mention of it and no visible ruins remain. Read more

On the shores of Boyle River sits the majestic King House, built in 1730 by Sir Henry King. Read more

Douglas Hyde is best remembered as the first President of Ireland, and was a student and academic dedicated to the preservation of the Gaelic language and culture. Read more

This open farm offers visitor accommodations as well as a perfect base from which to enjoy all of the tranquil beauty of the Irish midlands. Read more

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

Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey is famous across Ireland and around the world. Read more

This County Monaghan business exhibits and sells the results of the popular, centuries old craft known as Carrickmacross Lace. Read more

The estate at Hilton Park has been the site of a grand house ever since the early 1600’s. Read more

Located in Monaghan Town, this centre tells the inspiring story of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Read more

The mission of the Donaghmore Museum is to educate its visitors by telling the story of how people lived at the workhouses of Ireland during the Famine Years. Read more

 
Morrissey’s Pub and Grocery Store has been in operation since 1755 and is a famous attraction, complete with antique fittings and authentic Irish period décor. Read more

Located in a former famine –era workhouse, the Stradbally Steam Museum brings together a collection of various types of steam engines and machinery. Read more

Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, this Cistercian Abbey was founded by the King of Meath, Murchadh O’ Nelaghin, in 1150. Read more

The diocese of Trim was comparatively small, and the Bishop of Trim often also served as the Abbott of St. Read more

The mint is a castle-like town house located in the centre of pretty medieval town or Carlingford. Read more

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

The word Abbeylara means abbey of the ‘little rath’. Read more

At Aughacliffe stand the remains of a portal tomb, where ancient stones are stacked upon each other in a precarious balancing act. Read more

The ruins of the Cistercian Abbey at Abbeyshrule were once part of a much larger community of buildings, not visible today except for the outline stones of quite a few foundations. Read more

This primitive structure at Granard consists of a huge mound of earth with a flat top and a hollow interior. Read more

The Clonofin Monument, located at Clonofin, Ballinalee, in County Longford, is dedicated to the North Longford Flying Column, a group of soldiers who fought during the Irish War for Independence in the early 1920’s. Read more

Part of the original Edgeworthstown Estate, the original manor house was built in 1672 by Richard Edgeworth. Read more

Located near Parkes Castle and Lough Gill, this was the last monastery to be founded by the Franciscan Order prior to the suppression. Read more

The Workhouse was built in 1841 as one of three planned for County Leitrim – at Carrick-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton and Mohill – by the Poor Law enacted in 1838. Read more

This Courthouse and Gaol were built in Carrick-on-Shannon in 1821, and designed by William Farrell. Read more

Also known as the McCann Memorial Monument, this clock and sculpture honors Owen McCann, the first chairman of Leitrim County Council. Read more

The Town Hall was built at the request of the residents, who needed a gathering place for assemblies, record keeping and court proceedings. 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

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