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In an effort to stem the tide of growing poverty, the Derry Workhouse was established in 1832, but as history unfolded, the building came to be used for quite different purposes. As potential emigrants came to Derry,…

Built as a memorial to the 13 boys who began the siege of Derry in 1688 by closing the gates of the city in the face of King James II, it has served, over the years, as a memorial…

The idea for a city gaol originated with an act of Parliament in 1804. The actual complex did not open to accept inmates until 1824. Several sites were considered, and the hillside site chosen began excavation and construction in…

Located in the Granary on Merchant’s Quay, this exhibition centre presents a chronicle of Irish history via audiovisual presentations for its visitors, who travel three floors using a glass lift. The top floor displays information about the Viking, Anglo…

Yeats Memorial Building

William Butler Yeats, the national poet of Ireland, lived from 1865 to 1939. A red brick building in Sligo Town memorializes him and celebrates his life and work. Located…

Hunt Museum

At the center of Limerick City, inside the Old Customs House (1765), visitors can peruse the collection of John and Gertrude Hunt. Many European and Irish paintings, including some by…

This protected wilderness area, near the Village of Letterfrack, contains an assortment of most of the region’s geological formations, wildlife, and plant life, all gathered into one area for an exhilarating outdoor experience.
Located on the slopes of…

The primary attraction in the town of Eniskilleen is Enniskillen Castle, a strategic and well-preserved stronghold along the River Erne. Built in 1670 by the Maguire clan, today it houses two museums, the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Regimental Museum and…

This very special treasure of Dublin exists courtesy of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968), an American of Irish descent who made his millions in the Canadian mining industry. Beatty enjoyed collecting works of art and religious manuscripts from…

The national collection of Irish artwork numbers more than 500, with the focus on Irish artists and their varied talents. But visitors to the National Gallery will find a broad selection of European treasures as well, representative of each…