Castles And Museums

Mayo – National Museum of Ireland – Country Life

My Museum Programm,family and children’s events will take place at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life,Turlough Park, Castlebar, County Mayo. This venue can also kids…

Louth – Old Melifont Abbey

The first Cistercian monastery in Ireland founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh, its most unusual feature is the octagonal Lavabo c. 1200.

Mayo – Ceide Fields Visitor Centre Mayo

Beneath the wild boglands of North Mayo lies the Céide Fields, the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world, consisting of field systems, dwelling areas and megalithic tombs.

Mayo – Westport Heritage Town

Westport is situated on the shores of Clew Bay, in the shadow of Croagh Patrick and is one of the planned towns in the country. Its history is brought alive in the Clew Bay Heritage Centre.

Meath – Hill of Tara

Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there.

Meath – Kells Heritage Trail

Kells Heritage Centreis a new vibrant visitor attraction located in the Heritage Town of Kells.Housed in the beautifully restored Courthouse are a multi-media exhibition, a gift shop and tourist…

Meath – Newgrange and Knowth

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre interprets the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth.

Trim Castle Meath

Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter.

Offaly – Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre

Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre offers something for everyone to enjoy and is especially interesting and educational for families.

Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre

The Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre, housed in the 1897 Bonded Warehouse, relates the story of Tullamore Dew Whiskey/Irish Mist Liqueur and the development of the town.

Roscommon – Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre

In the heartland of Connacht, Ireland a forgotten landscape is being brought to light in the award-winning Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre.

Galway – Dun Aonghasa

Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts on the Aran Islands.

Galway – Aughnanure Castle

Built by the O’Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib

Galway – Dunguaire Castle Galway

Dunguaire Castle has, for hundreds of years, stood proudly on the site of the seveth-century stronghold of Guaire, the King of Connaught.

Kilkenny – Jerpoint Abbey

An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century.

Sonairte – The National Ecology Centre

Sonairte is an interactive visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable living. Sonairte was established in the late 1980’s by members of the local community.