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  1. Carrickfergus Castle

    Carrickfergus, County Antrim

    One of Ireland's finest Medieval castles. A striking feature of the landscape from land, sea & air. [Read more]

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  2. Dingle Lighthouse

    Dingle, Kerry

    The lighthouse itself is maintained by Dingle Harbour Commissioners and was built in 1885 for a total cost of €747.88. Its purpose is to guide boats to the seaward of the Crow Rock which may be seen off Eask Tower to the west. [Read more]

  3. Ebrington Barracks (Heritage Trail)

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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  4. Omagh Gaol

    Omagh, County Tyrone

    Omagh Gaol once stood where the Courthouse is today. The present gaol was built in the 1790's ... [Read more]

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  5. Scrabo Tower and Country Park

    Newtownards, County Down

    Scrabo Country Park is centred at the top of Scrabo Hill near Newtownards and boasts incredible ... [Read more]

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  6. Green Lane Museum

    Limavady, County Londonderry

    Step back in time by visiting the Green Lane Museum, located at the Roe Valley Country Park, ... [Read more]

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  7. Bullock Castle

    Dalkey, Dublin

    Bullock Castle can be dated to about 1150 from the use of curved pointed arches mixed with the older round arches. The warrior's head high up on the outer wall also helps, by the style of helmet, to date the building. [Read more]

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  8. Enniskillen Castle Museums, Co.Fermanagh

    Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

    Historic castle overlooking Lough Erne and offering a rich programme of events and exhibitions. [Read more]

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  9. Malahide Castle

    Malahide, Dublin

    Malahide Castle, set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide,was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years and is an interesting mix of architectural styles. [Read more]

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  10. Oranmore Castle

    Oranmore, Galway

    Oranmore Castle was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Originally a De Burgo (Burke) stronghold, An Cáislean Mór or The Castle of the Well played a pivotal part in the defence of Galway during the Confederate Rebellion in the 1640's: provisions were shipped from the castle to the besieged fort of Galway. [Read more]

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  11. Hill of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre

    Dungannon, County Tyrone

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  12. Parkanaur Manor House

    Dungannon, County Tyrone

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  13. Millworker's House

    Newry, County Down

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  14. Ballycopeland Windmill

    Newtownards, County Down

    Take a Vitual Tour Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order. [Read more]

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  15. Movilla Abbey

    Newtownards, County Down

    Movilla Abbey - Church of Ireland As important as Bangor, Movilla was associated with Saint ... [Read more]

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  16. 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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  17. Castle Balfour

    Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

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  18. Saint Columbs Park House

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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

  19. Newbridge House & Farm

    Donabate, Dublin

    This delightful 18th century manor is set on 350 acres of parkland, twelve miles north of the city centre and boasts one of the finest Georgian interiors in Ireland. [Read more]

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  20. Davies Bawn / Castlederg Castle

    Castlederg, County Tyrone

    This castle commands a strategic location on the River Derg. [Read more]

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  21. Ebrington Presbyterian Church (Heritage Trail)

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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  22. Belfast Harbour Commissioner's Office

    Belfast, County Antrim

    The earlies building ( east front ) was designed in 1854 by the Board engineer George Smith ... [Read more]

  23. Elphin Windmill

    Elphin, Roscommon

    This fully restored, working, 18th Century windmill, the oldest type in the country, was perfectly located to harness the winds sweeping over the plains of Elphin. [Read more]

  24. Houses, Castles and Gardens of Ireland

    Blackrock, Dublin

    Houses, Castles and Gardens of Ireland represents a broad selection of architectural gems and beautiful gardens. [Read more]

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  25. The Wilson Ancestral Home

    Strabane, County Tyrone

    The Wilson Ancestral Home provides an opportunity to take a step back in time and enter the ... [Read more]

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  26. Bellaghy Bawn

    Magherafelt, County Londonderry

    Built around 1619 by Sir Baptist Jones, Bellaghy Bawn is a fortified house and bawn (the ... [Read more]

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  27. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne

    Coleraine, County Londonderry

    Located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. [Read more]

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  28. Ballymoney Old Church Graveyard

    Ballymoney, County Antrim

    The Church Tower, recently restored with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund, has been the ... [Read more]

  29. Craigmore Viaduct

    Newry, County Down

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  30. Maghera Church And Round Tower

    Newcastle, County Down

    Maghera Church and Round Tower is of major historical importance and is among many important ... [Read more]

  31. Ballyhannan Castle

    Quin, Clare

    This beautifully restored castle, of massive stone walls and crafted stout oak reconstruction, is a fine example of a 15th Century Irish keep or ' peel tower '. It is located overlooking the River Shannon, surrounded by peaceful, rural countryside. [Read more]

  32. Georgian House and Garden

    Limerick City, Limerick

    Number Two Pery Square, built in 1838, is rated as one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in Limerick. Located in Pery Square in the heart of Georgian Limerick, a short walk from Colbert Railway Station and Limerick City Gallery of Art. [Read more]

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  33. Coppinger's Court

    Rosscarbery, Cork

    The ruins of Coppinger's Court, a 4 story house, consist of a central block flanked by two fortified square blocks on the east side and with another in the centre of the west side. [Read more]

  34. Gleninagh Castle

    Ballyvaughan, Clare

    An L-shaped tower of the 16th century. The O’Loughlins occupied the castle up till 1840. Nearby is a Holy Well enclosed in the 16th century. [Read more]

  35. University of Ulster at Magee (Heritage Trail)

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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