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  1. Mullylusty

    Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

    Attractive 19th century thatched cottage in a rural setting. Margaret Gallagher's home has ... [Read more]

  2. Castle Caulfield

    Dungannon, County Tyrone

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  3. Ceann Sibeal Sybil Head Tower

    Ballyferriter, Kerry

    The Tower was built just before 1880 as a consequence of fear of an imminent Napoleonic invasion of England, using Ireland as a back door. It was 40 feet high and 30 feet square. [Read more]

  4. Titanic’s Dock & Pump-House

    Belfast, County Antrim

    The last place Titanic rested on dry ground, the dock is Titanic's physical 'footprint' in history. [Read more]

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  5. Arthur Ancestral Home

    Ballymena, County Antrim

    Restored 18th-century farmhouse with open flaxstraw thatched roof. Ancestral home of Chester ... [Read more]

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  6. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

    Bunratty, Clare

    Visit one of Ireland’s premier visitor attractions, the 15th Century Bunratty Castle with evening Medieval banquets and entertainment, folk park and village street. Located off the N18, (Limerick to Ennis road), just 10 minutes from Shannon Airport. [Read more]

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  7. Ballyhack Castle

    Ballyhack, Wexford

    Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. [Read more]

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  8. Castletown Manor

    Corbally, Sligo

    Castletown manor is an historic country house in a parkland setting, featuring early 18th century architecture and an elaborate mid 19th century redevelopment. [Read more]

  9. Saint Columbs Park House

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

    Built pre. 1835. " A large two-storey stuccoed house of pleasing proportions with projecting ... [Read more]

  10. Edmund Rice House

    Callan, Kilkenny

    Edmund came from the small town of Callan in County Kilkenny where he was born on 1st June, 1762 and where his family was involved in extensive farming. His parents saw to it that Edmund was well educated. [Read more]

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  11. Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

    Dalkey, Dublin

    21st century technology meets 14th Century Living History. [Read more]

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  12. Historic Walls of Derry

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

    A walk around Derry’s walls reveals a splendid city. [Read more]

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  13. St Columba’s Church, Long Tower and Saint Columba Heritage Centre

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

    St Columba's Church Long Tower is a Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Derry. It is located ... [Read more]

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  14. Ferriter's Castle

    Ballyferriter, Kerry

    3km north west of Ballyferriter Village are the remains of this castle, the birthplace of the soldier poet Pierce Ferriter, who was one of the last Irish chiefs to hold out against Cromwell's army in the 17th century. [Read more]

  15. Bishops Palace Limerick Civic Trust

    Limerick City, Limerick

    The Bishops' Palace is adjacent to King's John's Castle, it is the restored home of former Protestant Bishops of Limerick. The Palace has a classical facade and is related to the English Palladian style. [Read more]

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  16. Prehen House

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

    One of the North West’s most historic buildings and home to the legend of Half Hung McNaughton [Read more]

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  17. Grey Abbey House

    Newtownards, County Down

    A historic 18th Century House situated in a landscaped park. [Read more]

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  18. Farmleigh House

    Castleknock, Dublin

    Visit yet another of Phoenix Park's attractions, Farmleigh. The former Guinness family estate has been carefully refurbished by the Office of Public Works and is open to the public when not hosting visiting dignitaries and heads of state to the capital city, Dublin. [Read more]

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  19. Medieval Limerick On Kings Island

    Limerick City, Limerick

    The Three Cities of Limerick The early Medieval City was established on the Southern tip of King’s Island. The Island is formed by the Shannon and Abbey Rivers. The City which was walled around 1185 then became known as English Town. Those who could not or did not wish to embrace the Anglo Norman Culture were forced to move to the opposite side of the river. This area which was not fortified until 1320 was called Irish Town. Further expansion began in 1769 with the planning and building of the Georgian City. The Hunt Museum, just across Mathew Bridge is a fine example of Georgian Architecture. Also in this area are the new Marina and the Arthur Quay Park. [Read more]

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  20. Dysert O'Dea Castle & Clare Archaeology Centre

    Corofin, Clare

    A typical, 15th Century Gaelic tower house, situated on the periphery of the Burren, about 500 metres off the R476 and 11km from Ennis, on the Corofin road. [Read more]

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  21. Kirkistown Castle

    Portaferry, County Down

    Tower and house built for Roland Savage. [Read more]

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  22. Dunsoghly Castle

    St. Margarets, Dublin

    The castle was built by Sir Thomas Plunkett probably some time around the middle of the 15th century. It consists of a central block, four storeys high and square corner towers, which have corbelled roofing. [Read more]

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  23. Joyces House Bray

    Bray, Wicklow

    This mid 19th century seaside house, was the family home of the famous Irish writer James Joyce. It is also significant in that it is the setting for the Christmas Dinner scene in Joyce's book, 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'. [Read more]

  24. Cablemaster's Residence

    Valentia Island, Kerry

    This building was the home of the first supervisor of the Valentia Cable Station, James Graves. [Read more]

  25. Ebrington

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

    Originally known as 'Strong's Orchard', the Ebrington site was first used for military purposes [Read more]

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  26. Omagh Court House

    Omagh, County Tyrone

    Built on the site of the old Gaol in 1820 The CourtHouse purportedly cost STG17,000-00. The ... [Read more]

  27. Beaulieu House, Gardens and Car Museum

    Drogheda, Louth

    Beaulieu Demesne was formed in 1169 by the Blessed Oliver branch of the Plunkett family. [Read more]

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  28. Knockabbey Castle & Gardens

    Louth, Louth

    Knockabbey Castle has evolved over the last millennium and each of the families who lived there have left their mark. [Read more]

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  29. Arabella House

    Tralee, Kerry

    Arabella House is a late Georgian country house, packed with many original architectural features and a distinguished history. [Read more]

  30. Newtownstewart Castle

    Omagh, County Tyrone

    The power of the O’Neill chieftains in Tyrone came to an end in 1607. [Read more]

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  31. Masonic Hall Banbridge

    Banbridge, County Down

    " 1849; a fine stucco building, pediment (with oculus) surmounted by couchant lion, slim ... [Read more]

  32. Castle Roche

    Dundalk, Louth

    Castle Roche is one of the most striking Anglo-Norman castles in Ireland and can be viewed for miles around. Located on a rocky hilltop, it commands wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. [Read more]

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  33. Medieval Mystery Tour of Down!

    Downpatrick, County Down

    Join your intrepid guide on an epic afternoon adventure discovering medieval treasures of ... [Read more]

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  34. Carlow Castle

    Carlow Town, Carlow

    Now a ruin standing on the eastern bank of the River Barrow, Carlow Castle is thought to have been built by William de Marshal (Earl of Pembroke and Lord of Leinster between 1207 and 1213) and is simi [Read more]

  35. Waterford Chamber of Commerce Building

    Waterford City, Waterford

    The Waterford Chamber of Commerce is the leading business representative organisation in Waterford with a membership of 650 businesses. [Read more]

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