History & Heritage

Dramatically shaped by heroic events through the centuries, Ireland has a fascinating heritage just waiting to be discovered

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Baltimore Heritage Festival

09 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010

Discover the richness of our traditions through historical talks and walks; enlighten yourself on archaeology and place names,...

Titanic Commemoration

11 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010

This ceremony will mark the 98th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. It is organised by Cobh Tourism and commences at...

Festival of Architecture

22 Apr 2010 - 25 Apr 2010

2010 marks ten years of Waterford's architectural festival. The festival has grown from recognising the heritage of Waterford's...

South Kildare Medieval Festival

24 Apr 2010 - 25 Apr 2010

The South Kildare Medieval Festival consists of displays of ancient artefacts with archaeologist in attendance to guide the...

Commemoration of the Sinking of the Lusitania

09 May 2010 - 09 May 2010

This ceremony of prayers, musical honours and the laying of wreaths is organised by Cobh Tourism and commences at the Lusitania...

Baltimore Seafood & Wooden Boat Festival

28 May 2010 - 30 May 2010

A celebration of the revival in the building and use of working traditional boats welcoming all sailors & lovers of wooden boats....

Riverstown Vintage Festival

04 Jun 2010 - 06 Jun 2010

The Riverstown Vintage Festival provides a great opportunity to see working agricultural equipment and rural craft demonstrations...

Annual Military Vehicle Re-enactment Week-end

05 Jun 2010 - 06 Jun 2010

Multi period military re-enactment and vehicle event at Duncannon Fort. The Munster Military Vehicle and Re-enactment Group wish...

O'Mahony Society Gathering

18 Jun 2010 - 20 Jun 2010

The Gathering is held annually and is the principal event of the group. Families and friends from around the world gather to...

O'Driscoll Clan Gathering

24 Jun 2010 - 27 Jun 2010

Gathering of O’Driscolls from all over the world. Heritage talks, live open air music, boat trips to the Islands and O’Driscoll...

Carrigtwohill Medieval Festival & Irish Country Fair

03 Jul 2010 - 04 Jul 2010

Medieval festival featuring medieval battles set in an arena where the Vikings get up close and personal with one another....

Spike Island Ceremonial Flag Raising

11 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010

This ceremonial flag raising commemorates the first time that the Irish tricolour was raised on Spike Island in Cork Harbour on...

JFK Dunbrody - Festival

16 Jul 2010 - 18 Jul 2010

Free open air concerts, crafts, sport and street entertainment for all ages. Activities on the Dunbrody famine ship.

Roger Casement August Gathering

02 Aug 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

The Gathering offers lectures, field trip and film on Roger Casement's links to Kerry.

Heritage Week

21 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

Week of indoor and outdoor events celebrating the rich heritage the region has to offer & to promote awareness of our built,...

National Heritage Week

21 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

The Heritage Week programme comprises of a whole range of different activities throughout the country.

Medieval Fun Day

22 Aug 2010 - 22 Aug 2010

A fun day as part of The Irish Walled Towns Network celebrations of National Heritage Week.

Crowley Clan Gathering

10 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

The Crowley Clan Gathering opens on Friday at 2pm with registration at Acton's Hotel, and a cheese and wine reception at 6.00pm....

O'Leary Clan Gathering

17 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

The theme for 2010 is Inchigeelagh’s Old Church - 19th century wakes, burial customs, history of Church of Ireland parish. There...

National Heritage Week

21 Sep 2010 - 29 Sep 2010

The Heritage Week programme comprises of a whole range of different activities throughout the country.

Youghal Celebrates History

24 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

The greatest surviving circuit of mediaeval defensive wall in the country is in Youghal - a suitable backdrop for the 2010...

Irish Conker Championships

24 Oct 2010 - 24 Oct 2010

The village green in Freshford is the theatre of dreams for conker players, fringed by 52 chestnut trees, a symphony of colour on...

The Old Year Festival

31 Dec 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

For over a century and a half, the arrival of each New Year is celebrated in Portmagee with a unique custom called 'The Old Year'....

 

 

 

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Castles

Whether crawling through centuries-old ruins or relaxing in 5-star luxury, Ireland’s castles pay homage to the inhabitants of times past

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Ancient Monuments

With a phenomenal array of historical attractions, Ireland is a thrilling destination for anyone with even a fleeting interest in the relics of the past

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Heritage centres

Experience Ireland’s history up close with a trip to one of the country’s many fascinating heritage centres

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Central Fire Station
Central Fire Station

The fire station is a simple expression of brickwork, concrete and...

Irish Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle
Irish Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle

The National Museum of Agriculture and Rural Life is located in...

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Did you know?

Leap Castle has reputedly got a very smelly spectre, which was even witnessed by poet WB Yeats during a stay at the castle!