25 places to visit
Discover the Wild Atlantic Way where 2,500km of spectacular coastline with white sands and glittering waves awaits you. Visit the stunning fortresses that kept watch over the unruly ocean, then discover the stately homes, industrial marvels, cultural centres and holy places that will make your visit truly unforgettable.
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Ardfert Cathedral
A trio of medieval churches devoted to St Brendan
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Askeaton Castle
A ruined stronghold of the earls of Desmond
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Athenry Castle
An emblem of Norman lordship
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Aughnanure Castle
A historical gem in the heart of Connemara
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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Ireland’s most impressive cluster of ancient stone tombs
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Charles Fort
A star-shaped military fortress that has stood firm for centuries
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Céide Fields
The world’s most extensive Stone Age monument
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Derrynane House
The childhood home of Daniel O’Connell
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Desmond Castle Adare
Discover a medieval masterpiece, built for defence
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Desmond Castle Kinsale
A building at the core of Kinsale’s history
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Desmond Castle Newcastlewest
Where sounds of medieval revelry echo around the walls
Doe Castle
A waterside citadel with a thrilling history
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Donegal Castle
One of Ireland’s most splendid Gaelic castles
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Dún Aonghasa
One of western Europe’s most magnificent stone forts
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Ennis Friary
Admire some exquisite Renaissance carvings
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Glebe House and Gallery
Explore a world-class collection of art
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Ilnacullin – Garinish Island
An island garden of rare beauty
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Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Connemara – Pearse’s Cottage
A cottage steeped in revolutionary history and Gaelic culture
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Listowel Castle
The last bastion of the FitzGeralds
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Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
Delve into Ulster’s industrial heritage
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Ross Castle
A lakeside citadel steeped in legend
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Scattery Island Centre
In the footsteps of St Senan
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Skellig Michael
An island monastery towering over the sea
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Sligo Abbey
Where friars’ prayers echo among the ruins
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The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
The story of a remarkable island community