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The most richly decorated medieval manuscript on the planet, The Book of Kells remains one of Ireland’s most popular attractions. Read more

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

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

Located on King’s Island in Limerick, King John’s Castle offers panoramic views of the city and the River Shannon from its distinctive drum towers. Read more

The Céide (pronounced kay-ja) Fields at Ballycastle in Mayo are the oldest known field system in the world. 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

Built in 1210 by the Bishop of Norwich, John de Gray, Athlone castle was commissioned by King John of England. Read more

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

Dromineer is a small town in the Shannon River Region of North Tipperary. Read more

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

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

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

Located on Castle Street in the town of Trim, the centre uses a system of indexed parish registers to trace family information for interested clients. Read more

Housed in the Old Town Hall Building, the centre’s main attraction is a featured audiovisual presentation called The Power and the Glory. Read more

From replicas of ancient dwellings to walks though the surrounding boglands, this park is situated on a small island within the Bog of Allen, the country’s largest peatland. Read more

This huge basin holds and delivers the water supply to Belfast. Read more

This picturesque beach and dune area is operated by Down District with the goal of preserving its diverse natural resources for the enjoyment of future generations. Read more

This designated heritage town, located near the mouth of the river Shannon, began as an estate town in the 18th century. Read more

Scattery Island is located in southwest County Clare, at the mouth of the River Shannon. Read more

These stately Georgian era buildings once housed the royal stables. Read more

Update – Jan 2013
St Patrick’s Trian is currently closed for redevelopment. Read more

Residents and visitors to County Mayo enjoy the beauty of 13 beautiful Blue Flag Beaches. Read more

These sea cliffs are five miles long and soar 700 feet above the crashing waves. Read more

Located in Derry City, this unique facility showcases the fish and wildlife resources of the region, particularly the River Foyle and the Carlingford Loughs. Read more

The word Cashel is derived from a Gaelic  word meaning “fortress” and it’s not hard to see why. Read more

The Albert Memorial Clock Tower is not open to the public, yet it remains one of Belfast’s most recognized monuments. Read more

The ancient beauty spot of Glendalough is a popular retreat for Ireland’s city dwellers. Read more

Known to locals as “the Crown Bar”, the Victorian-era Crown Liquor Saloon has been visited by Belfast patrons since 1894. Read more

Built as a ballroom in 1862, the Ulster Hall was refurbished in 2009 and is one of Northern Ireland’s premier event venues. Read more

Built in 1906, Belfast City Hall is situated at the centre of Belfast‘s city streets, on Donegall Square. Read more

The proposal for a city gaol in Cork originated with an act of Parliament in 1804. Read more

This busy commercial port city along the River Suir is the fifth largest city in Ireland, and bears the distinction of being the oldest. Read more

Phoenix Park, just west of center city in Dublin, is the largest city park in Europe. Read more

Around 5,000 years old, the Hill of Tara was the seat of power for ancient Ireland’s high kings. Read more

The largest church in Ireland, St. Read more

Glenveagh National Park is located in the wildest part of the Irish countryside, made up of 24,000 acres, encompassing moorlands, mountains, lakes and forests. Read more

The town of Cobh (pronounced Cove) located southeast of Cork City, is a pretty Georgian seaside resort popular today with windsurfers and sailors. Read more

Built 1,000 years before Stonehenge, Newgrange is Ireland’s best-known prehistoric monument. Read more

It makes perfect sense that this attraction paying respect to the bygone era of food preparation is located in the predominantly rural county of Cavan. Read more

This Park is situated on the river Blackwater near the pretty village of Benburb. Read more

The Armagh Planetarium showcases a wide range of exhibits and observation opportunities that combine to unravel some of the mysteries of the heavens and chronicle the history of modern space travel. Read more

The attractive village of Bushmills is home to the oldest licensed distillery in the world. Read more

Situated in Portlaw, the beautiful Curraghmore House has been the home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. Read more

On a clear day, from Valentia Island in the northwest part of the Ring of Kerry, at the Iveragh Peninsula, you can see two conical rocks pointing toward the sky from amid the waves of the Atlantic. Read more

Some of the most famous garden landscapes can be seen here in Tully. Read more

This Cistercian monastery, built in the late 12th century, is one of the finest monastic heritage sites in all of Ireland because it is so remarkably well preserved. Read more

This Heritage Centre, located in the Sliabh An Iarainn and Arigna mountains, gathers a variety of cultural exhibits under one roof. Read more

Lough Gur is widely renowned as one of Western Europe’s important archeological centres. Read more

Situated along the banks of the River Maigue near Limerick city, this picturesque little village features pretty thatched cottages, medieval churches covered in ivy, and gardens blooming in a variety of colours. Read more

St. Patrick first came to this pretty village — whose Gaelic name Ard Archadh means “high field” – in the fifth century. Read more