Castles And Museums

Dublin – War Memorial Gardens

These gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe. They are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914 – 1918 war.

Dublin – Garda Museum And Archives

The museum contains a vast amount of archival and artefactual relating to An Garda Siochana, Royal Irish Constabulary and the Dublin Metropolitan Police.Admission is FREE

Dublin -Gallery of Photography

Since its inception in 1978 the Gallery has become Ireland’s premier venue for photography. It has staged exhibitions with many of the major names in contemporary photography. Entry Free

Dublin – Trinity College Library

Visitor facilities include the Treasury, which houses the Books of Kells and other early Christian manuscripts; the Long Room, the

Dublin – St. Mary’s Abbey

St. Mary’s Abbey is one of Dublin’s best kept secrets. It was once the wealthiest Cistercian Abbey in Ireland.

Old Jameson Distillery

Almost like a tour of a working distillery, visitors can follow the fascinating craft of whiskey-making through the different stages grain intake to malting, mashing, fermentation and distillation.

Dublin – The Chimney Viewing Tower

The sky’s the limit with a trip to the top of one of Dublin’s tallest landmarks, The Chimney Viewing Tower (1895).

Dublin – Irish Jewish Museum

The display includes memorabilia relating to the Jewish communities in Ireland, depicting their important, though small, place in Ireland’s cultural and historical heritage. Admission FREE

Dublin – National Library of Ireland

The National Library of Ireland was founded in 1877 and holds the most comprehensive collection of Irish documentary material in the world and offer an invaluable representation of Ireland’s history.

Galway – Kiltartan Gregory Museum And Millennium Park

The Kiltartan Gregory Museum and Millennium Park is a restored school that was built in 1892. It includes a classroom that appears as it was 100 years ago.

Galway – Athenry Castle

Built in 1249 ,The castle was restored in 2005 using the building techniques which would have been used when the castle was built. There are guided tours during the summer.

Galway – Patrick Pearse’s Cottage Galway

A small restored cottage overlooking the breathtaking lakes and mountains of Connemara, used by Patrick Pearse (1879-1916) leader of the 1916 Rising, as a summer residence.