Adare Heritage Centre, Co. Limerick
Situated in Ireland’s most picturesque village, the Adare Heritage Centre allows you to experience this area’s unique history, spanning the years from 1233 to the present day. The story is told through realistic model enactments and audio visuals in French, Italian, German, Irish and English.
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Avondale House, Co. Wicklow
Avondale House, the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) one of the greatest political leaders of Irish history. Set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres with tree trails and walks ranging in duration from one to five hours. This beautiful Georgian House designed by James Wyatt and built in 1777 contains fine plasterwork and many original pieces of furniture.
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Beaulieu House, Gardens and Car Museum, Co. Louth
The Plunkett family formed the estate around 1150. The present family constructed the house in the seventeenth Century. Father, Son and Grandson then constructed the house we see today. The result is a piece of timeless Irish history, which exudes an air of tranquillity on the visitor as they explore family connections with Admiral Nelson, the Montgomery Generals.
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Belvedere House, Gardens & Park
Lord Belvedere’s Hunting Lodge at Lough Ennell stands on 160 acres of maintained estate, punctuated with numerous follies, the largest being The Jealous Wall built to obscure his brother’s larger house. Belvedere House is fully restored and is noted for its exquisite rococo ceilings and bow end design.
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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Co. Clare
Bunratty Castle is one of the most popular places to visit in the southwest, as it is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland. Built in 1425, and plundered on many occasions, it was authentically restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendor, with furnishings and tapestries capturing the mood and style of the times.
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Cobh Heritage Centre, Co. Cork
A dramatic exhibition of The Origins, History and Legacy of Cobh. Between 1848 and 1950, over 6 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland – over 2.5 million from Cobh, making it the single most important port of emigration in the country. Cobh was the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Later the steamers and ocean liners continued carrying the Irish to new lives and new lands.
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Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s top visitor sites. Looming over County Clare’s West coast, the cliffs stretch for 8 kilometres and 214 metres over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The New Visitor Experience includes an award winning visitor centre containing a state of the art interpretation element, Atlantic Edge, as well as extensive visitor facilities.
Cliffs of Moher voted Best Irish Visitor Attraction in first ever Irish Consumer Travel Awards 2009
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Craggaunowen, the Living Past
Interpret Ireland's pre-historic and early Christian eras. Explore a replica of a Crannog (Lake Dwelling), Ring Fort, 'Iron Age Roadway'. Visitors can also view 16th Century Craggaunowen Castle and the 'Brendan Voyage Boat'.
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Experience Dalkey Castle’s Living History Live Performance with characters from Dalkey’s medieval past! The Barber Surgeon will offer a quick tooth extraction, chilling amputation or worse! The Archer will try out his long bow and lead you to the battlements. Beware of the Murder Hole and the flushing of the Garderobe!Actors from Delig Inis Theatre Company brings Dalkey’s medieval history vividly to life with live performance every half hour from 10.00 on weekdays and 11.30 on weekends.
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Dublinia & The Viking World, Co. Dublin
The award-winning Dublinia exhibition is expanded to include The Viking World. From the Vikings to Strongbow and beyond, visitors experience first-hand the turbulent history of early Dublin brought vividly to life. Using audio-visual, graphics and interactivity, Dublinia & The Viking World recreate the lifestyles of Vikings and medieval Dubliners.
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Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, Co. Wexford
Visitors to New Ross, County Wexford will immediately be drawn to the magnificent sight of the masts and rigging of the historic emigrant ship Dunbrody towering over the quayside. Dunbrody is a full scale replica of the original ship which was built in 1845 for the Graves family of New Ross and which carried thousands of emigrants from Ireland to North America over a period of thirty years, trading extensively all over the world.
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Foxford Woollen Mills, Co. Mayo
The award winning Foxford Visitor Centre opened in 1992 in the centenary year of the Mills and is now one of Ireland’s premier tourist attractions, with more than 75,000 visitors to date. The 45 minute tour is designed to be both entertaining and informative and features an innovative multimedia presentation offering a breathtaking step back in time to the rural poverty of Foxford in the 1890s and shows how the mill brought prosperity to the area and fame for the beauty and quality of its products.
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Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Co. Limerick
From 1939-1945 Foynes, County Limerick was the centre of the aviation world. Return to the nostalgic era of the flying boats. See how the courageous pilots navigated the Atlantic and the celebrities who travelled with them. The port of Foynes was the fulcrum point for air traffic between the US and Europe. The famous flying boats were frequent visitors, carrying a diverse range of people, from celebrities to refugees.
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Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens, St. Fiachra's Garden & The Horse Museum, Co. Kildare
The world famous Japanese Gardens are situated south of Dublin outside Kildare Town in the 1,000 acre Tully estate, now known as The Irish National Stud. The gardens were laid out in their paths of beauty between 1906-1910 by Tassa Eida and his son Minoru, and have been carefully preserved as one of the gems of Ireland’s Heritage. St. Fiachra’s Garden was created to celebrate the Millennium. One ticket covers all four attractions.
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Jameson Experience Midleton, Co. Cork
A tour of the Old Midleton Distillery is a journey through the story of Irish whiskey by means of an audio-visual presentation (available in 8 languages). Follow the old distillery trail through mills, maltings, stillhouse, warehouses and kilns - some of these buildings date back to 1795. View the largest pot still in the world prior to sampling the internationally renowned Jameson Whiskey in the bar (minerals for children).
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Kerry County Museum
Is the ideal starting point for tours of Kerry. It brings to life the story of Kerry from the earliest times to the present day. Priceless treasures are on display in the Museum, illustrating the rich heritage of the county. Each artefact has its own story to tell, whether it is a beautiful sunflower pin worn by the fashion-conscious in the Bronze age, or duelling pistols used by the Liberator, Daniel O’Connell, in the early 19th Century.
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King John's Castle
Built between 1200 and 1210, King John's Castle features an imaginative historical exhibition which tells the story of the castle, archaeological excavations and it also offers panoramic views of Limerick City and the surrounding countryside.
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Kylmore Abbey & Gardens
Set in the heart of the Connemara mountains is the Kylemore Abbey Estate, home of the Irish Benedictine Nuns. Visit the picturesque Abbey (under restoration), exhibition and enjoy a stroll to the beautiful Neo-Gothic Church (under restoration) and Mausoleum where original owners are buried. A visit to the West of Ireland is not complete without experiencing the beauty and tranquillity that is Kylemore Abbey & Garden.
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Lismore Heritage Centre
Lismore’s history is inextricably linked with the Church, from St. Carthage’s Monastery in the sixth century to the Cathedral named in his honour a thousand years later, a story beguilingly told at the Heritage Centre in the town. At the centre visitors can stroll through the recently refurbished exhibition gallery and come face to face with the historic figures who shaped Lismore Town through the ages with characters such as Sir Walter Raleigh, Richard Boyle and the Dukes of Devonshire.
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Locke's Distillery Museum, Co. Westmeath
Established in 1757, Locke’s Distillery is the oldest licensed pot still distillery in the world. Locke’s produced triple distilled whiskey for nearly 200 years. Now open as a Museum, guided tours follow the process from the grinding of the grain to the casking of the final product.
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Old Jameson Distillery, Co. Dublin
A visit to the Old Jameson Distillery is so much more than just a tour, it is an exciting and engaging experience, guaranteed to enlighten and entertain any visitor. Re-live the story of John Jameson & Son through the history, the atmosphere and above all the taste. After the Tour, all visitors are rewarded with a Jameson signature drink.
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Powerscourt Gardens, Co. Wicklow
One of the world’s great gardens, Powerscourt is situated 12 miles south of Dublin in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. The garden was begun by Richard Wingfield in the 1740s and stretches out over 47 acres. It is a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows, rambling walks, walled gardens and over 200 varieties of trees and shrubs.
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Russborough House
Russborough is the finest house in Ireland open to the public. Built between 1740 and 1750 in the palladian style by Richard Castle (Cassells) with fine stucco ceilings by the Lafranchini brothers. The House which is beautifully maintained and lavishly furnished, is home to the Beit Collection of paintings and contains fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain and silver.
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Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
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 of Tullamore. Visitors can wander through the various recreated working stations, such as malting, bottling or cooperage areas and learn how the whiskey was made.
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Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Co. Dublin
Saint Patrick's Cathedral has contributed much to Irish life throughout its long history (it was founded in 1191). Jonathan Swift was Dean from 1713-1745, during which time he expressed his 'savage indignation' at appalling social conditions in Ireland. Living Stones, a permanent exhibition, celebrates the Cathedral’s place in the life of the city, its history, and its role at the dawn of the third Christian Millennium. It emphasizes that the Cathedral is not a museum, but a building embracing the past to herald the future.
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Skibbereen Heritage Centre, Co. Cork
The Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition uses the latest multimedia technology to bring this period of Irish history to life. Visitors can also take a historical walking tour of the town. The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre offers a fascinating audio and visual insight into Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve. Also features salt water aquarium with species found in the lake.
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Westport House, Gardens and Pirate Adventure Park, Co. Mayo
Westport House is the West of Ireland’s most significant historical home. Built in 1730 - on the ruins of one of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley’s 16th Century castles - stunning scenery, architectural magnificence, beautifully manicured gardens and a Pirate Adventure Park combine with a remarkbale history provide a memorable, fun and educational experience for all age groups.
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