History & Heritage

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

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Open House Dublin 2010

07 Oct 2010 - 10 Oct 2010

The doors are open for Ireland’s largest architectural event, Open House Dublin 2010. Over one weekend in October, Dublin...

Boston Bruins vs Belfast Giants Selects

02 Oct 2010 - 02 Oct 2010

The legendary Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) are coming to Europe, for the first time in history, in 2010.

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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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Listings

Tullynally Castle Gardens
Tullynally Castle Gardens

Tullynally has been owned by the Pakenhams, later Earls of Longford,...

Ballymote Castle
Ballymote Castle

Richard de Burgo, the Red Earl of Ulster, built the remains of this...

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Special offer

Lough Erne Resort - The Golfers Retreat

Lough Erne Resort - The Golfers Retreat

• Two Night Stay in a Luxury Loughside Lodge Suite for 4 people • Full Irish Breakfast each morning • One Dinner in The Loughside...

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!