103 sites
Abbeyknockmoy Cistercian Abbey
Founded by one of the most feared Kings in Ireland
Aghagower Round Tower and Church
A monastery located on an important pilgrimage route
Aghowle Church
"The field of the apple trees"
Ahenny High Crosses
High Crosses which make up part of the Ossory Group
Ardfert Franciscan Friary
A Franciscan Friary with a colourful past
Ardmore Cathedral, Round Tower, and Oratory
Founded by the Early Irish Saint, St. Declan
Askeaton Franciscan Friary
A Franciscan Friary peacefully situated on the banks of the River Deel
Athcarne White Cross
A memorial cross from a wife to her husband
Ballinskelligs Augustinian Abbey
An alternative place of prayer for the Skellig monks
Ballintubber Augustinian Abbey
Over 800 years of faith and devotion
Ballycomisk Ringfort
Glimpses of the past revealed through ancient foundations and fields
Ballylanders Ringfort
An impressive ringfort that provides a glimpse of Medieval Ireland
Ballymalis Castle
Designed in the style of a tower house
Brian Boru’s Fort
The seat of Ireland's infamous High King
Burnchurch Castle and Turret
A castle named after its own destruction
Buttevant Franciscan Friary
A Franciscan Friary shadowed by a dark history
Cahercommaun Stone Fort
A stone fort overlooking the rugged Burren landscape
Cahervagliar Ringfort
Fortress of the Kings
Cahir Augustinian Priory
The Priory of St. Mary
Caisleán Aircín (Arkin’s Castle)
A once grand castle with a varied history
Carlingford Dominican Friary
A Friary founded by the man known as The Red Earl
Carraig Aille, Lough Gur
Two ringforts that unearthed treasures of the past
Castlelyons Carmelite Priory
A Priory that began under the patronage of one of Cork's most wealthy families
Church Island – Valentia Harbour
A small island at Valentia Harbour
Clare Augustinian Abbey
A monastery founded by a King
Clonkeen Church
A reminding ruin of faith and remembrance
Collegiate Church of SS Peter and Paul
A church run by a college of clerics, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul
Conna Castle
A castle that passed into the possession of many hands over many years
Conolly Folly
A 140 foot monument built for poor relief
Coolcoulaghta Standing Stones
An unassuming monument with astronomical importance
Coolhull Castle
A fine example of a fortified house on The Norman Way
Corcomroe Cistercian Abbey
A Cistercian Abbey with panoramic views of the mountains of the Burren
Creevelea Franciscan Friary
Magnificent ruins of the last Franciscan Friary founded in Ireland
Cush Earthworks
A complex tapestry of ancient fields and enclosures
De Valera’s Cottage
Experience the humble beginnings of the Long Fellow
Derryvella Monastic Settlement
A monument to faith and dedication
Dromiskin Church, High Cross, and Round Tower
A monastery founded by a King of Munster, or a Saint
Drumcliffe Church and Round Tower
A church that may have been struck by lightning
Drumharsna Castle
A castle marked by a brutal and tragic history
Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower
An abbey associated with Saints and Gaelic Lords
Dún Eochla (The Fort of Eochaill)
Home to the mighty chieftan's of the time
Dún Eoghanachta (The Fort of Eoghanacht)
A ringfort named after the powerful family who once controlled the island
Dunbeg Fort
A monument on the edge of the world
Dunmoe Castle
A castle that came under fire numerous times
Dunmore Castle
A castle with numerous iterations over many centuries
Duntryleague (Deerpark)
The supposed burial place of King Ailill Aulom
Dysert O’Dea Church, High Cross, and Round Tower
A monastic site famed for its Romanesque features and detailed designs
Farrannahineeny Stone Row
Standing stones with a connection to the sun
Gallarus Castle
A castle built for the Green Knight
Gallarus Oratory
Gallarus: "A core of old dark walled up with stone"
Glanworth Castle
A reminding symbol of influence and power
Gleninagh Castle
A castle built for the O'Loughlen's of Burren
Grallagh Castle
A monument connecting back to the Butler dynasty
Grange Stone Circle
A Bronze Age stone circle set within the magnificent Lough Gur landscape
Greenhill Ogham Stones
Markings of another language set in stone
Grianán of Aileach
A magnificent stone fort on the summit of the Greenan Mountains
Holycross Cistercian Abbey – Infirmary Building
The last remaining ruins of the original Cistercian Abbey
Hore Cistercian Abbey
Fashioned in the Gothic Style
Illaunloughan Monastery
A monastic site that became the resting place of many
Illauntanning Monastic Site
One of the largest islands of the Magharee Islands
Inishcaltra Monastic Site
A monastic site with an association to a High King of Ireland
Kilbolane Castle
Part of a line of Castles connected with Norman Knights
Kilcooley Cistercian Abbey
A Cistercian Abbey with associations to the powerful Ormond Family
Kilfenora Cathedral and High Crosses
Kilfenora: famed as the city of high crosses
Killone Augustinian Abbey
Part of a historical collection of Abbeys within the town of Ennis
Kilmalkedar Church
Part of an ancient pilgrim path connected to St. Brendan the Navigator
Kilmallock Dominican Priory
A symbol of Kilmallock's Medieval past
Kilmogue Portal Tomb
The tallest dolmen in Ireland
Kindlestown Castle
A castle with a mystifying background
King John’s Castle
The jewel of Kilmallock
Knockdrum Stone Fort
A restored Stone Fort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Knocknarea – Queen Medb’s Tomb
A tomb fit for a Warrior Queen
Knockroe Passage Tomb
A passage tomb dating back to the age of Newgrange
Leamaneh Castle
A fortified tower-house with a legendary mistress
Lislaughtin Franciscan Abbey
A final resting place for the founder of the abbey
Loher Ringfort
Situated within one of the most picturesque locations in the country
Maughanasilly Stone Row
A monument set within the picturesque surrounds of Knockbreteen
Merchant House, Kilmallock
A medieval house that is part of a tapestry of National Monuments within Kilmallock
Michael Collins Birthplace
The home of the Big Fella
Monasteranenagh Cistercian Abbey
A testament of devotion and survival
Moor Franciscan Friary
A Friary founded by the King of Thomond
Mungret Churches
A National Monument consisting of three different churches
Murrisk Augustinian Abbey
Ruins of an Augustinian Friary in the shadow of Croagh Patrick
Na Seacht d’Teampaill (The Seven Churches)
The legendary tale of Breacán lingers within these walls
Pallas Castle
Once owned by a family with a fierce rebellious streak
Portumna Dominican Friary
A Cistercian Priory turned Dominican Friary
Poulnabrone Portal Tomb
A final resting place
Quin Franciscan Friary
A Franciscan Friary built within the ruins of a castle
Rathfran Dominican Friary
An Abbey worth its weight in gold
Rattoo Round Tower
The only surviving complete round tower in Co. Kerry
Rock Abbey Dominican House, Glanworth
A Dominican Abbey situated within a rich historical tapestry of monuments
Rock of Dunamase
The seat of ancient Irish Kings
Ross Errilly Franciscan Friary
A fascinating glimpse into Ireland’s best preserved Franciscan friary
Rosserk Franciscan Friary
One of the finest preserved medieval monasteries in Ireland
Sherkin Franciscan Friary
A monument with picturesque views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Skeagh Ring Barrow and Cairn
A National Monument steeped in Ireland's Neolithic past
Staigue Stone Fort
An ancient stone fort nestled within a peaceful valley
Teaghlach Éinne (Éanna’s Household)
Part of a monastic site founded by the island's patron saint
Teampall Bheanáin (Temple of St. Beanán)
A temple with a powerful position on the island
Teampall Chiaráin (The Temple of St. Ciarán)
A monument containing the cure to sore limbs
Teampall MhicDuach (Temple of Mac Duach)
Keep your arms at your sides at this Temple
The Spectacles, Lough Gur
A now humble monument that whispers tales of lives now past
Timoleague Franciscan Friary
A historic friary situated in the picturesque location of the River Argideen