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  1. Dublin Castle

    Dublin City, Dublin

    Dublin Castle is the heart of historic Dublin. In fact the city gets its name from the Black Pool - 'Dubh Linn' ,which was on the site of the present Castle garden. [Read more]

  2. Aras an Uachtarain

    Dublin City, Dublin

    The official residence of the President of Ireland. Built in 1751 and situated in the 1,752 acres of the Phoenix Park. Áras an Uachtaráin is open to the public on Saturdays only. [Read more]

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  3. The White House Ballyspurge

    Portaferry, County Down

    On the coast, two thirds of a mile south east of Cloughey village. This house appears to have ... [Read more]

  4. The Four Courts

    Dublin City, Dublin

    Building work on this impressive Georgian building was begun in 1776 based on designs of architect Thomas Cooley. On the death of Cooley in 1784, work continued, to an enhanced design by the renowned architect James Gandon. [Read more]

  5. Duckett's Grove & Walled Gardens

    Carlow Town, Carlow

    Situated just outside Carlow town and originally a Georgian home of a noted Anglo-Irish family, Duckett’s Grove was rebuilt in flamboyant, Gothic revival style. [Read more]

  6. Clonmore Castle

    Clonmore, Carlow

    Clonmore Castle is a twelfth century fortress of roughly coursed granite rubble with extensive remodelling and additions [Read more]

  7. Boom Hall (Heritage Trail)

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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  8. Trinity College Dublin

    Dublin City, Dublin

    Founded by Queen Elizabeth in 1592, Trinity College has produced many famous graduates over the centuries, including Edmund Burke and Oliver Goldsmith (whose statues stand outside), Jonathan Swit, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, two presidents of Ireland; and two Nobel prizewinners, Samuel Beckett for literature and Ernest Walton for physics. [Read more]

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  9. James Fort Kinsale

    Kinsale, Cork

    Located opposite Charles Fort, it has a commanding position guarding the small harbour of Kinsale. This fort was built in 1607 and was captured in 1690 by Williamite forces. [Read more]

  10. Rock Mills (Heritage Trail)

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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  11. Blarney House & Gardens

    Blarney, Cork

    Located just steps from the famous castle in Blarney, County Cork, Blarney House dates back to 1874. It is surrounded by an expanse of parkland with rare trees, formal gardens, manicured lawns, rose beds and more. [Read more]

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  12. Dundrum Castle

    Newcastle, County Down

    One of the finest Norman castles in Northern Ireland, with views to sea and Mourne Mountains. [Read more]

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  13. Mount Vernon

    Newquay, Clare

    Mount Vernon is a lovely Georgian Villa built in 1788 on the Burren coastline of County Clare with fine views over Galway Bay and the surrounding area. [Read more]

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  14. 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]

  15. Saint Columbs Park House

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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

  16. City Hall Cork

    Cork City, Cork

    The City Hall was opened in 1936 and replaced the previous structure which was burned down on 11 September 1920. [Read more]

  17. Ross Castle

    Moycullen, Galway

    Ross Castle was built as a tower house in 1590 and, although there were two fires since then destroying much of the interior, the outer walls have remained intact. The newly-opened vault area is an example of extraordinary workmanship of soldier brick vaulted ceilings and cut limestone walls. [Read more]

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  18. Ulster Scots Bus Tour of North Down - The James Hamilton 1606 Trail

    Bangor, County Down

    Ulster Scots Bus Tour of North Down Idea [Read more]

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  19. Newman House

    Dublin City, Dublin

    "You haven't seen Georgian Dublin until you've seen Newman House". [Read more]

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  20. Annes Grove Miniature Castle

    Castletownroche, Cork

    Situated in picturesque surroundings in County Cork, this medieval miniature castle at Annes Grove was designed by Benjamin Woodward of the distinguished firm of architects, Dean and Woodward, in 1853. [Read more]

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  21. Tireighter Wedge Tomb

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

    Located south of Park village, Tireighter Wedge Tomb dates from the early bronze age and is ... [Read more]

  22. 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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  23. Ulster-Scots Heritage in North Down

    Bangor, County Down

    North Down has a rich history of Ulster-Scots heritage with “the Founding Fathers of the ... [Read more]

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  24. Gilford Castle Estate

    Craigavon, County Armagh

    Built in the Scottish baronial style, Gilford Castle is located right in the heart of the ... [Read more]

  25. Monea Castle

    Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

    Built for Malcolm Hamilton and completed in 1618, it has a Scottish look about it, with corner ... [Read more]

  26. Dunbeg Fort

    Ventry, Kerry

    Dunbeg Fort is a component part of the Fahan group of Beehive huts. This small but impressive fort is located on a sheer cliff promontory which projects south into Dingle bay at the base of Mount Eagle. [Read more]

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  27. Freemasons Hall

    Dublin City, Dublin

    Freemasons Hall is in the heart of Dublin, near the National Library, the National Museum, Leinster House and the National Gallery. [Read more]

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  28. 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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  29. The Workhouse Famine & Heritage Centre

    Dunfanaghy, Donegal

    The restored workhouse building is a visitor attraction with famine exhibition. It is run as a community educational resource, exhibition space and craft training centre. [Read more]

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  30. Royal Hospital Kilmainham

    Kilmainham, Dublin

    A magnificent, late 17th Century, classical building, with chapel, great hall, formal gardens, burial grounds and artists studios now home to Irish and International visual art. [Read more]

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  31. Grant Ancestral Homestead

    Dungannon, County Tyrone

    Ulysses Simpson Grant, 18th US President 1869-77. [Read more]

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  32. Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Centre

    Carrickfergus, County Antrim

    Located less than a mile from the Town Centre, off the Larne Road, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is ... [Read more]

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  33. Muckross House, Gardens And Traditional Farms

    Killarney, Kerry

    Muckross House, once visited by Queen Victoria, is situated on the shores of Muckross Lake within the stunning surroundings of Killarney National Park. The House and grounds are located 3.6km from Killarney town on the Kenmare road. [Read more]

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  34. Clough Castle

    County Down, Northern Ireland

    Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork castle with added stone tower. Fine views from top of ... [Read more]

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  35. Castle Coole

    Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

    Explore this beautifully maintained neo-classical stately home and landscaped gardens. [Read more]

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