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BRUFF – Lough GurLough Gur is a fascinating archaeological site located in County Limerick, Ireland. It's one of the most important and impressive prehistoric sites in Ireland, with evidence of human occupation dating back over 6,000 years. The area around Lou [...]
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COBH – Island Prison – Spike IslandSpike Island, situated in Cork Harbour, Ireland, is a place steeped in history and intrigue. Initially, it was fortified in the 18th century by the British to guard against potential invasions. This strategic location was fortified with variou [...]
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DUBLIN – The Irish Rock and Roll MuseumThe Irish Rock and Roll Museum, also known as the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum Experience, is a popular attraction located in Dublin, Ireland. It celebrates the rich history and vibrant culture of rock and roll music in Ireland. The museum offer [...]
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WATERFORD – The Irish Wake MuseumIreland’s first ever Wake Museum will take you on an exploration of life and death, detailing traditions and superstitions, from early Christian times right up to the 20th century.
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BALLYVAUGHAN – Aillwee CaveThe unique karst landscape of the Burren Region is home to Aillwee Cave and the Burren Birds of Prey, located in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. This stunning creation of nature was formed by the melt waters of a prehistoric ice age. The cave, carved [...]
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WATERFORD – Waterford TreasuresFive Museums in the Viking Triangle are situated in the heart of Ireland’s oldest city. All five museums within a few paces of each other tell the 1100 year old story of Waterford from its foundation in 914 by Viking sea pirates. The massive s [...]
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DUBLIN – Experience GlasnevinExperience Glasnevin: Ireland's National Cemetery, in County Dublin is Ireland's largest cemetery. Since 1832, more than 1.5 million people have been buried here including, Daniel O'Connell, Michael Collins, Charles Stewart Parnell, Maud Gonne [...]
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DUBLIN – The Aviva StadiumThe Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 51,700 spectators (all seated). It is built on the site of the former Lansdowne Road stadium, which was demolished in 2007, and replacing it as home to its c [...]
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DUBLIN – Clontarf 1014 Cluain TarbhThe Battle of Clontarf (Irish: Cath Chluain Tarbh) was a battle that took place on 23 April 1014 at Clontarf, near Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland. It pitted the forces of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, against a Norse-Irish alliance c [...]
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DUBLIN – Croke Park – GAA MuseumAs the home of Ireland's largest sporting and cultural organisation, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) - Croke Park has played host to iconic moments in Irish sport & history and to major cultural and international events. A trip to Cr [...]
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DUBLIN – 1916 Rising Proclamation – GPO DublinThe events of Easter Week shaped this country's history and the GPO was at the centre of it all. Just after midday on Easter Monday 1916, a band of rebels stormed the GPO. They ordered staff and customers to leave and seized control of the bui [...]
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WATERFORD – Waterford TreasuresThree Museums in the Viking Triangle are situated in the heart of Ireland's oldest city. Three museums within a few paces of each other tell the 1100 year old story of Waterford from its foundation in 914 by Viking sea pirates. The massive sto [...]
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DUBLIN – National Museum of Ireland – 1916 RisingThe National Museum of Ireland has a long tradition of exhibitions relating to Easter Week 1916. The Decorative Arts & History Museum has put on show one of the largest displays of materials from this period in an exhibition entitled Procl [...]
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DUBLIN – National Museum of Ireland – Asgard 1914From her building in 1905 by Colin Archer, the celebrated Norwegian naval architect, to her pivotal role in the 1914 Howth gun-running and her later use as Ireland's first national sail-training vessel, the yacht has had many incarnations. Sin [...]
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ANTRIM – Giant Causeway – Carrick-a-RedeThe Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and a national nature reserve in 1987 by the Department of the En [...]
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KINVARRA – Dunguaire Castle – Galway HookerDunguaire Castle and its history lies at the heart of the Ireland's literary revival in the early 20th century. It was built in 1520 by the O'Hynes clan on the picturesque shores of Galway Bay. This restored 16th century tower house sits on a [...]
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KILLALOE – Brian Boru – High King of IrelandBrian Boru (c. 941 – 23 April 1014, Old Irish: Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig) was an Irish king who ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill. Building on the achievements of his father, Cennétig mac Lorcain, and especia [...]
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DUBLIN – Glasnevin Cemetery – IrelandGlasnevin Cemetery Museum, both the guardian and storyteller for over 1.5 million people. From the ordinary to the truly extraordinary, these people helped shape the Ireland of today. We want to share their stories and times with you through t [...]
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OFFALY – Clonmacnoise – St. CiaránThe monastery of Clonmacnoise is situated in County Offaly, Ireland on the River Shannon south of Athlone. Clonmacnoise was founded in 544 by St. Ciarán, a young man from Rathcroghan, Co. Roscommon. Until the 9th century it had close associati [...]
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CLARE – Aillwee Cave – Birds of PreyAillwee Cave is a cave system in the karst landscape of the Burren in County Clare, Ireland. The name Aillwee is derived from the Irish Aill Bhuí which means "yellow cliff". It forms part of the Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre attraction [...]
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