My Ireland
Oops... no internet connection
While offline, you can still add items to My board. New travel reccomendations will only show up once you’re back online.
Items without a physical location are not shown in map view.
Looks like your board is empty
Collection cover image
Visible to people you share your board with
Create an account?
Access My Ireland across all your devices by logging in.
Location access
- View offers and deals nearby
- Find travel inspiration based on your location
- Get local weather forecasts and essential information
Notifications
Travel times
Tell us when you are travelling to Ireland and we'll show you tailored reccomendations during of your trip.
- Recommended events during your stay
- Helpful travel reminders and updates
Privacy
We take your privacy very seriously and only ever process your data with your permission. If possible this is handled anonymously and we will never store your data for longer than is required. For more information on how we handle your personal data, please read our privacy policy.
Remove data
To securely remove all data associated with your profile, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
Reset your board
This will remove all the items you have previously liked from your board. Please note, you can’t undo this action.
Location access
- View offers and deals nearby
- Find travel inspiration based on your location
- Get local weather forecasts and essential information
Notifications
Travel times
Tell us when you are travelling to Ireland and we'll show you tailored reccomendations during of your trip.
- Recommended events during your stay
- Helpful travel reminders and updates
Reset your board
This will remove all the items you have previously liked from your board. Please note, you can’t undo this action.
Explore Ireland’s top historical sites
Love history? Then you’ll feel right at home in Ireland, where you don’t so much step back in time as jump head-first into some of the oldest and most historic landmarks in the world! This is an ancient land and the options are endless, so we’ve rounded up a quartet of attractions that showcase the very best the island has to offer. From a notorious prison and a prehistoric wonder to an iconic coastline and a breathtaking castle, journeying into the past never felt so new and exciting. Let’s go...
1. Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
East Wing, Kilmainham Gaol © Shutterstock
- Notorious prison that played a central role in Ireland’s history
- Don’t miss: the Stonebreakers Yard; the East Wing
Perhaps the most infamous prison on the island of Ireland, Kilmainham Gaol opened way back in 1796 and has housed many noteworthy criminals and political prisoners down through the centuries, including the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, 14 of whom were executed by firing squad here. Access to the gaol is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked. If the Victorian-era East Wing looks familiar, that’s probably because it has been used as a filming location for movies from Paddington 2 to The Italian Job. Make sure to snap it.
Nearby attractions
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) (1.5km)
Phoenix Park (2km)
Guinness Storehouse (3.5km)
2. Newgrange, County Meath
Newgrange passage tomb
- Neolithic passage tomb that predates Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids!
- Don’t miss: winter solstice illumination, megalithic art
Newgrange is one of, if not the pre-eminent ancient site in Ireland and a must-visit for history lovers. Located in the lush World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne alongside other stunning prehistoric structures such as Knowth and Dowth, Newgrange is famous for the illumination of its passage and chamber by the rising sun on the winter solstice. The Visitor Centre offers exhibitions and interactive experiences that shed further light on the mysterious site, which dates back some 5,200 years. You won’t find an attraction quite like this anywhere else around the world.
Nearby attractions
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre (8km)
Slane Castle (10km)
Hill of Tara (27km)
3. Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim
Giant's Causeway
- Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Don’t miss: the Giant’s Boot and the Wishing Chair
Is there a more iconic sight in Northern Ireland? Some 40,000 interlocking basalt columns rising out of the sea like a dreamscape. Forged 60 million years ago by volcanic activity – or by giants, if you go by local folklore – the Giant’s Causeway is a place of myth and wonder. Access to the stones is through a sophisticated Visitor Centre but you can also enjoy a bird’s eye view of the site if you follow the walking trails or take the Clifftop Experience guided walk. History, legends, the great (and green) outdoors – there’s something for everyone here. The world’s most famous stepping stones are calling...
Nearby attractions
Old Bushmills Distillery (4km)
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge (12km)
Rathlin Island (34km)
4. Dunluce Castle, County Antrim
Dunluce Castle
- A picturesque cliff-side castle with a dramatic history
- Don’t miss: archaeological dig findings; panoramic sea views
One of Northern Ireland’s most famous landmarks, Dunluce Castle has been standing tall on County Antrim’s rugged coast since the early 1500s. While only ruins remain today, a visit here instantly transports one back to medieval times, when warring clans fought to lay claim to this mighty fortress. Online booking isn’t available. Simply purchase an entrance ticket at the castle. Don’t miss the nearby Magheracross View Point, a newly-erected platform which provides spectacular views along the Causeway Coast.
Nearby attractions
Old Bushmills Distillery (5km)
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge (17km)
Mussenden Temple (28km)