Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the Office of Public Works
Inspiring passion from our past.
We are the Irish Government’s historic environment service.
Popular Locations
Discover the remains of prehistoric tombs. Imagine the thrill of defending a castle. Wander through medieval halls. Soak up the serenity of historic gardens and the splendour of great estates.
Rock of Cashel
The high king of Irish monuments
Kilkenny Castle
The jewel in the crown of an enchanting medieval city
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
Step into Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape
Kilmainham Gaol
A monument to more than a century of Irish nationalism
Old Mellifont Abbey
Visit Ireland’s very first Cistercian foundation
National Botanic Gardens
An oasis of green in the metropolis
Castletown House and Parklands
Ireland’s first and finest Palladian manison
