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Historic buildings that welcome school tours, from old castles and churches to modern country mansions, which are located in Ireland. Listed randomly.
The Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig, stand aloof in the Atlantic Ocean some 12 km southwest of Valentia Island,...
A Cistercian abbey founded c. 1200 by William, the Earl Marshall, and named after Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of nave,...
This collegiate church was built in the late 13th century on the site of an earlier monastery. It was served by a 'college' - clerics...
West Limerick preserves many of Ireland's surviving spacious medieval halls. The Desmond Banqueting Hall is an imposing two-story...
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham was established and built between 1680 and 1684 on a 60-acre site granted by King Charles II at the...
A key visitor attraction in North Tipperary, Redwood Castle is a striking example of a Gaelic tower house. It was home to the Ó...
The imposing complex of Government Buildings on Upper Merrion Street was undertaken by the British administration in Ireland. It was...
Aughnanure Castle is a historic piece of Irish heritage and culture located in Galway county. The castle was built by the O'Flaherty...
An Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site includes the...
Portumna Castle and Demesne occupy a magnificent location on the shores of Lough Derg on the River Shannon. Although gutted by fire in...
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Ireland today. Built by the Anglo-Normans in the 13th...
The Cathedral that we see today dates from the 11th century, however, as with many buildings of this age it has undergone substantial...
The castle was built in the 13th century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall. Originally, the castle formed a square, with large corner...
Westport House has been welcoming school tours with its unique blend of education and fun for many, many years. In fact, teachers will...
Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever...
Duncannon Fort is an impressive presentation of a bastioned fortress perched on the side of the stunning Hook Peninsula, County...
Killenure Castle is a composition of architecture spanning over a period of 450 years. The ruinous monument is the last stronghold of...
Parke’s Castle is situated 8 miles east of Sligo town on the road to Dromahair. In the ownership of the Office of Public Works,...
Enjoy a popular and unforgettable Fanad Lighthouse Tour. An amazing journey of discovery awaits you on Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way....
Derrynane House is the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, lawyer, politician and statesman. Situated on 120 hectares of parklands on...
Tours to Ardgillan can encompass not only the inside of the castle but also the outdoors. Ardgillan Demesne has beautiful gardens that...
Youghal, Co. Cork is a medieval town, rich in history and spanning the centuries. It is the perfect destination for your school's tour....
Shankill Castle is a living museum in Ireland’s Ancient East. Wander through time and explore our unique heritage and culture on a...
This great stone castle was founded in the early 13th century and became the principal residence of the Kildare branch of the...
Built by the O'Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske, the Castle has extensive 17th-century additions by Sir...
Reginald's Tower is a circular tower, part of the town's defenses, built at the beginning of the 13th century, with a second phase in...
In a tranquil, green valley in the village of Fore, about a 30-minute drive from Mullingar in County Westmeath, visitors can view the...
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, Dún Aonghasa is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. The...
The Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the 'Capability...
School pupils who visit Rothe House and Garden are guaranteed to have fun as well as learn. Children will have the opportunity to learn...
Spike Island was the largest prison in the known world in the 1850s with over 2300 inmates during the famine years, and there has never...
This Castle may be considered a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the Middle Ages. The date of its...
Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. The castle, a large tower house,...
One of the most famous landmarks on the Dingle Peninsula and situated close to Gallarus Castle. The Oratory is completely made of stone...
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of the Casino Marino that takes you from the eighteenth century, when building...
Wicklow's Historical Gaol is a former prison, now a museum, located in the town of Wicklow. Upon entering the building, your class will...
Bantry House and Gardens is a stately home situated on the Wild Atlantic Way overlooking Bantry Bay in the South West of Ireland. It...
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of Rathfarnham Castle that takes you from the sixteenth century, when building...
Known locally as ‘The Abbey’, this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid - 13th century. It contains a great wealth of carvings...
An impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage of the local ruling...
[Victorian Escapade] Set in a stunning Victorian house, your students will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of a world now...
A specially formulated 3-hour education and activity programme ideal for the annual school trip is offered at Enniskillen Castle...
Camden Fort Meagher is internationally recognized as being “One of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery...
Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's...
Attracting 250,000 visitors worldwide each year, Powerscourt Gardens in Ireland is one of the most visited tourist destinations in...
Located approximately 6km (3.6 miles) from Killarney town centre, Muckross House and Gardens represent the focal point and nucleus of...
Kylemore Abbey is one of the most beautiful castles in Ireland. Here you're class will visit the restored rooms of the Abbey and learn...
The Desmond Castle is located on the edge of the village of Adare, just off the N21 on the main Limerick to Kerry road. The castle was...
Farney Castle is the only round tower in Ireland occupied as a family home. The first castle was built at Farney in 1185 and this would...
Ormond Castle is the best example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland. It was built by Thomas, the 10th Earl of Ormond in the...
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of Farmleigh House that takes you from the eighteenth century, when building commenced,...
Castletown House is one of the finest 18th-century Palladian style mansions in Ireland and in recent years it has undergone major...
Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive...
Immerse your students in a 19th-century Irish village, explore the nooks and crannies of a medieval castle or introduce yourself to the...
This 13th-century Franciscan friary, founded by the O'Briens, of Thomond who once ruled much of north Munster, has numerous...
There are a number of different options for School Tours at Russborough House and Parklands with some new attractions alongside the...
City Hall is the headquarters of Dublin City Council and the place where the Lord Mayor and City Councillors hold meetings to discuss...
Nenagh Castle was built by Theobald Walter (the first of the Butlers of Ormond) around 1200. To this day the cylindrical keep adorns...
14 Henrietta Street is a must-see for anyone with an interest in the history of Dublin City. The stories of the house and street mirror...
Cork is a city with a very rich historical and archaeological heritage – much of it still in evidence today. Part of this heritage,...
Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a...
Strokestown Park is a unique historic property in Co. Roscommon in the west of Ireland with many layers of history. This evocative...
The Lissadell Estate is the home of husband and wife Edward Walsh and Constance Cassidy and their seven children. We welcome visitors,...
The first Cistercian monastery in Ireland founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh, its most unusual feature is the octagonal Lavabo c....
The castle consists of a polygonal shell keep with an enclosing curtain wall, a corner tower and a gate tower. The shell keep is the...
The construction date of the earliest castle at Listowel dates to the 13th century but the present castle was probably built in the...
A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower,...
Kells Priory is one of the most impressive Augustinian priories in Ireland. It is a unique example of a fortified monastery, combining...
An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The church with its Romanesque details dates from this...
Newbridge House and Farm offer a number of fun-filled educational days out for schools. They also offer a special half-day experience...
Few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle. Founded soon after the Norman...
The Clondalkin Round Tower exhibit is suitable for all ages, the interactive multimedia exhibition tells the story of over 1,000 years...
Hook lighthouse in Wexford offers schools guided tours all year round of the 800-year-old medieval tower and this is one of the top...
Known as the most haunted place in Ireland the Leap Castle has a turbulent and bloody history, used as a fortress, home, and tomb. Leap...
James Butler, Duke of Ormond, built the Main Guard in 1675 as the courthouse for the Palatinate of the administrative area of County...
Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter....
Holycross Abbey is one of Ireland’s national monuments. Guided school tours of Holycross Abbey are offered to Primary and Secondary...
Belvedere House Gardens & Park is a very important example of cultural built heritage that has been transformed into a tourism...
Doe Castle, a stronghold of the MacSweeney Clan for almost 200 years, sits on the waterline of Sheephaven Bay on The Wild Atlantic Way...
The authentically restored 15th-century Dysert O’Dea Castle, the stronghold of the O’Dea clan, houses the Clare Archaeology Centre...
The Johnstown Castle offers a unique visitor experience where visitors will have the chance to walk through the unique 86 meter long...
Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, St Audoen's Church is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. It is...
St Canice’s Cathedral has been an important site of Christian worship since the 6th century. For both pilgrims and tourists alike,...
This early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes,...
School tours are very much welcomed to Athlone Castle where students will receive a guided tour of Athlone Castle visitor centre,...
