The Book of Kells remains, after many centuries, one of Ireland’s most popular attractions. Housed at Trinity College in Dublin, people willingly stand in long queues; waiting to see just a portion of one of the most richly decorated manuscripts on earth.
The Book of Kells is named for the town where it was discovered in [...]
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, cups, plates and other tableware. It was originally used mostly by the rich, popular at castles and in homes of [...]
Built in 1210 by the Bishop of Norwich, John de Gray, the castle was commissioned by King John of England. For a period of time in the 16th century, Athlone Castle accommodated the Presidents of Connacht. The complex was attacked and severely damaged during the first Siege of Athlone (1690) and also the second [...]
Tyrone Crystal Factory at Dungannon specializes in making one-of- a- kind pieces. Visitors to the facility can witness the entire process, watching as the crystal objects mouth blown, and then cut and finished by hand.
The state of the art factory that stands here today has a long history of craftsmanship. It was founded in 1771 [...]
Dromineer is a small town in the Shannon River Region of North Tipperary. Formerly called the Port of Ormond, it is famous for its harbour and marinas, and as the headquarters of the Lough Derg Yacht Club. The club was formed in 1836, making it the third oldest organization of its kind in the entire [...]
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey is famous across Ireland and around the world. This centre focuses on the distilling process of Tullamore Dew and another local product, Irish Mist liqueur.
Visitors are taken along on a guided tour of the facility and offered a sample of Tullamore Dew at the end of the outing.
Housed in the Old Town Hall Building, the centre’s main attraction is a featured audiovisual presentation called The Power and the Glory. Here, visitors can learn more about life in medieval Trim and Meath County, as well as more about how the coming of the Normans affected the area.
Situated on the South West Coast of Cork, is the picturesque Harbour town of Kinsale. It is commonly known as the gourmet capital of Ireland, famous for it’s fresh fish and seafood. It has a wide variety of Restaurants to suit all taste buds, at least 30 pubs and an excellent selection of accommodation to [...]
Carrick-on-Shannon is the county town of Leitrim, also its largest town and centre for commerce, trade and tourism. It is currently the boating capital for the inland waterways of the Irish midlands, featuring a number of modern harbours and marinas. The regional office of the newly created All Ireland Waterway Authority is located here as [...]
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.
The park was officially opened in 1993 by Mary Robinson. It focuses on the history of Ireland and its people, spanning a time period of nearly 9,500 years.
Displays [...]