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  1. St Malachy's Parish Church Hillsborough

    Hillsborough, County Down

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  2. Grey Abbey

    Newtownards, County Down

    The ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1193 by Affreca, wife of John de Courcy. [Read more]

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  3. The Main Guard

    Clonmel, Tipperary

    One of Clonmel's most distinctive landmarks, the restored Main Guard was built in 1675 by James Butler, Duke of Ormond. [Read more]

  4. Birr Castle Demesne & Historic Science Centre

    Birr, Offaly

    The great telescope constructed at Birr Castle in the 1840's, the largest in the world for seventy years, is now fully restored and looks and moves just as it did one hundred and fifty years ago. Ireland's Historic Science Centre features pioneering achievements in fields of astronomy, photography engineering and horticulture. [Read more]

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  5. Templetown Mausoleum

    Ballyclare, County Antrim

    This particular tomb is in the care of the National Trust, was originally designed by Robert Adam. [Read more]

  6. Government Buildings

    Dublin City, Dublin

    The imposing complex of Government Buildings on Upper Merrion Street was undertaken by the British administration in Ireland. [Read more]

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  7. Dan Winter's Cottage And Ancestral Home

    Armagh, County Armagh

    This old thatched cottage which dates back to pre 1750 consists of living quarters, spirit ... [Read more]

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  8. Davies Bawn / Castlederg Castle

    Castlederg, County Tyrone

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

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  9. 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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  10. Mourne Miscellany

    Newry, County Down

    There is always something new to see at the Museum and from April 2012 until February 2013 there ... [Read more]

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  11. 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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  12. Glendermott Church (Heritage Trail)

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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  13. Castle Caulfield

    Dungannon, County Tyrone

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  14. St Columb's Church RC (Heritage Trail)

    Londonderry Derry, County Londonderry

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  15. Conway Castle

    Killorglin, Kerry

    Castle Conway alias Killorglin Castle is a ruined 12th century castle, which was an advance post of the Earl of Desmond. [Read more]

  16. Doe Castle

    Creeslough, Donegal

    Doe Castle is situated about 1 mile off the Carrigart-Creeslough road. This MacSuibhne castle is protected on three sides by the sea, while on the landward side a moat has been hewn from the rock. [Read more]

  17. Lismore Castle

    Lismore, Waterford

    Lismore Castle has been the Irish home of the Dukes of Devonshire since 1753 and is possibly the most spectacular castle in Ireland. [Read more]

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  18. 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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  19. Belfast City Hall

    Belfast, County Antrim

    The City Hall has often been described as the 'stone' Titanic. [Read more]

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  20. Altidore Castle

    Kilpedder West, Wicklow

    Eighteenth century castallated house now owned by Descendants of Thomas Addis Emmet. Contains Robert Emmet's college books in the Emmet Museum. [Read more]

  21. Abbeyleix Heritage House

    Abbeyleix, Laois

    Housed in the historic north boys school, the museum at Heritage House will transport you back in time allowing you to journey with the pre-Christian warring tribes of Laois, witnessing their conversion to Christianity and the rise of monastic Laois. [Read more]

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  22. Kylemore Abbey and Gardens

    Kylemore, Galway

    Originally built by Mitchell Henry in 1867 as a romantic gift for his beloved wife and now home to the Benedictine Order. The 1000-acre Kylemore Abbey is located just off the N59 in the midst of stunning Connemara scenery. [Read more]

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  23. 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]

  24. Glenarm Castle

    Ballymena, County Antrim

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

    Dungannon, County Tyrone

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  27. Cutts House

    Coleraine, County Londonderry

    A three-bay, two-storey house built in 1859 and designed by Stewart Gordon. In a fine location ... [Read more]

  28. Strokestown Park House, Garden And Famine Museum

    Strokestown, Roscommon

    Strokestown Park House, the Irish National Famine Museum and a six acre Georgian walled garden and restaurant. [Read more]

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  29. 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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  30. Ballymoon Castle

    Bagenalstown, Carlow

    This ruined castle dates back to the 14th Century. The castle comprises a courtyard about 80 feet square, with surrounding granite walls, 8 feet thick and 20 feet high. [Read more]

  31. 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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  32. Shankill Castle and Gardens

    Paulstown, Kilkenny

    Shankill Castle is an 18th-century building surrounded by stunning parkland near Paulstown, County Kilkenny. The garden features Victorian favourites, such as Sequoias and self-sown ash trees. [Read more]

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  33. Bremore Castle

    Balbriggan, Dublin

    Bremore Castle, north of Balbriggan, consists of the truncated remains of a massive tower house and castle. It was owned by the Norman Barnwell family, County Council, FAS and the Balbriggan Historical Society. [Read more]

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  34. Magdalene Tower

    Drogheda, Louth

    Magdalene Tower is all that now remains of the once important Dominican Friary It is the belfry tower of the friary which Lucas de Netterville, then Archbishop of Armagh, founded ery in about 1224. [Read more]

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  35. Enniscorthy Castle

    Enniscorthy, Wexford

    Recently restored and updated, Enniscorthy Castle is now home to a totally new visitor experience - "Enniscorthy Castle, A View From The Keep", focusing on the history of the town of Enniscorthy, as well as its castle. [Read more]

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