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Historic buildings of all shapes and sizes, from old castles and churches to modern country mansions, which are located in Ireland. Listed randomly.
Reginald's Tower is a circular tower, part of the town's defenses, built at the beginning of the 13th century, with a second...
Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in...
Belvedere House Gardens & Park is a very important example of cultural built heritage that has been transformed into a...
This Castle may be considered a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the Middle Ages. The date of...
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Ireland today. Built by the Anglo-Normans in the...
Ormond Castle is the best example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland. It was built by Thomas, the 10th Earl of Ormond...
The castle consists of a polygonal shell keep with an enclosing curtain wall, a corner tower and a gate tower. The shell keep...
Nenagh Castle was built by Theobald Walter (the first of the Butlers of Ormond) around 1200. To this day the cylindrical keep...
This early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with...
The Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the...
An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The church with its Romanesque details dates...
Barryscourt castle is the 16th-century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, with its largely intact bawn wall and...
Derrynane House is the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, lawyer, politician and statesman. Situated on 120 hectares of...
An Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site...
Learn all about the famine & understand how locals were forced to immigrate on board the famous Jeannie Johnston through...
Holycross Abbey is one of Ireland’s national monuments. Guided school tours of Holycross Abbey or the village are offered...
St Canice’s Cathedral has been an important site of Christian worship since the 6th century. For both pilgrims and tourists...
Known as the most haunted place in Ireland the Leap Castle has a turbulent and bloody history, used as a fortress, home, and...
Cork is a city with a very rich historical and archaeological heritage – much of it still in evidence today. Part of this...
The Clondalkin Round Tower exhibit is suitable for all ages, the interactive multimedia exhibition tells the story of over...
Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original...
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...
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 great stone castle was founded in the early 13th century and became the principal residence of the Kildare branch of the...
The first Cistercian monastery in Ireland founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh, its most unusual feature is the octagonal...
Desmond Castle was built by the Earl of Desmond c. 1500. A fine example of an urban tower house, the castle consists of a...
There are a number of different options for School Tours at Russborough House and Parklands with some new attractions...
A school tour of the Athenry Heritage Centre provides all the elements for an educational and fun day out. Students can learn...
In a tranquil, green valley in the village of Fore, about a 30-minute drive from Mullingar in County Westmeath, visitors can...
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of Rathfarnham Castle that takes you from the sixteenth century, when...
Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, St Audoen's Church is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. It...
A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round...
The Cathedral that we see today dates from the 11th century, however, as with many buildings of this age it has undergone...
Killenure Castle is a composition of architecture spanning over a period of 450 years. The ruinous monument is the last...
James Butler, Duke of Ormond, built the Main Guard in 1675 as the courthouse for the Palatinate of the administrative area of...
[Victorian Escapade] Set in a stunning Victorian house, your students will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of a...
A Cistercian abbey founded c. 1200 by William, the Earl Marshall, and named after Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of...
Wicklow's Historical Gaol is a former prison, now a museum, located in the town of Wicklow. Upon entering the building, your...
Youghal, Co. Cork is a medieval town, rich in history and spanning the centuries. It is the perfect destination for your...
Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. The castle, a large...
Strokestown Park is a unique historic property in Co. Roscommon in the west of Ireland with many layers of history. This...
Doe Castle, a stronghold of the MacSweeney Clan for almost 200 years, sits on the waterline of Sheephaven Bay on The Wild...
Portumna Castle and Demesne occupy a magnificent location on the shores of Lough Derg on the River Shannon. Although gutted...
Camden Fort Meagher is internationally recognized as being “One of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal...
City Hall is the headquarters of Dublin City Council and the place where the Lord Mayor and City Councillors hold meetings to...
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of the Casino Marino that takes you from the eighteenth century, when...
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham was established and built between 1680 and 1684 on a 60-acre site granted by King Charles II at...
Located approximately 6km (3.6 miles) from Killarney town centre, Muckross House and Gardens represent the focal point and...
An impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage of the local...
Enjoy a popular and unforgettable Fanad Lighthouse Tour. An amazing journey of discovery awaits you on Donegal’s Wild...
The Lissadell Estate is the home of husband and wife Edward Walsh and Constance Cassidy and their seven children. They...
Built by the O'Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske, the Castle has extensive 17th-century additions...
One of the most famous landmarks on the Dingle Peninsula and situated close to Gallarus Castle. The Oratory is completely...
The castle was built in the 13th century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall. Originally, the castle formed a square, with...
The imposing complex of Government Buildings on Upper Merrion Street was undertaken by the British administration in Ireland....
This 13th-century Franciscan friary, founded by the O'Briens, of Thomond who once ruled much of north Munster, has numerous...
Known locally as ‘The Abbey’, this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid - 13th century. It contains a great wealth of...
Kells Priory is one of the most impressive Augustinian priories in Ireland. It is a unique example of a fortified monastery,...
14 Henrietta Street is a must-see for anyone with an interest in the history of Dublin City. The stories of the house and...
School tours are very much welcomed to Athlone Castle where students will receive a guided tour of Athlone Castle visitor...
Parke’s Castle is situated 8 miles east of Sligo town on the road to Dromahair. In the ownership of the Office of Public...
Duncannon Fort is an impressive presentation of a bastioned fortress perched on the side of the stunning Hook Peninsula,...
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...
Spike Island was the largest prison in the known world in the 1850s with over 2300 inmates during the famine years, and there...
Newbridge House and Farm offer a number of fun-filled educational days out for schools. They also offer a special half-day...
Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and his...
Kylemore Abbey is one of the most beautiful castles in Ireland. Here you're class will visit the restored rooms of the Abbey...
Immerse your students in a 19th-century Irish village, explore the nooks and crannies of a medieval castle or introduce...
The construction date of the earliest castle at Listowel dates to the 13th century but the present castle was probably built...
School pupils who visit Rothe House and Garden are guaranteed to have fun as well as learn. Children will have the...
The authentically restored 15th-century Dysert O’Dea Castle, the stronghold of the O’Dea clan, houses the Clare...
Aughnanure Castle is a historic piece of Irish heritage and culture located in Galway county. The castle was built by the...
Hook lighthouse in Wexford offers schools guided tours all year round of the 800-year-old medieval tower and this is one of...
Bantry House and Gardens is a stately home situated on the Wild Atlantic Way overlooking Bantry Bay in the South West of...
Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting...
Attracting 250,000 visitors worldwide each year, Powerscourt Gardens in Ireland is one of the most visited tourist...
A key visitor attraction in North Tipperary, Redwood Castle is a striking example of a Gaelic tower house. It was home to the...
Shankill Castle is a living museum in Ireland’s Ancient East. Wander through time and explore our unique heritage and...
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, Dún Aonghasa is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran...
Tours to Ardgillan can encompass not only the inside of the castle but also the outdoors. Ardgillan Demesne has beautiful...
Westport House has been welcoming school tours with its unique blend of education and fun for many, many years. In fact,...
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of Farmleigh House that takes you from the eighteenth century, when building...
West Limerick preserves many of Ireland's surviving spacious medieval halls. The Desmond Banqueting Hall is an imposing...
This collegiate church was built in the late 13th century on the site of an earlier monastery. It was served by a 'college' -...
The Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig, stand aloof in the Atlantic Ocean some 12 km southwest of Valentia...
The Johnstown Castle offers a unique visitor experience where visitors will have the chance to walk through the unique 86...
Few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle. Founded soon after the...
Emo Court was designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for the Earls of Portarlington and is a magnificent example of...
Castletown House is one of the finest 18th-century Palladian style mansions in Ireland and in recent years it has undergone...
