- The award-winning Heritage Centre includes a fifteenth century medieval Town House , a tenth century Church & Graveyard, a Modern Exhibition Area and a vibrant Art Gallery. Scaled models and information panels with text written by local Tony-Award winner, Hugh Leonard, vividly illustrate the history of the area. The rich literary history of the area is enhanced by the fact Read more…
- Our all-weather purpose-built vessel, the Spirit of Docklands, can accommodate up to 48 passengers, and offers maximum comfort and safety to our guests. Our vessel is wheel chair accessible and is very suitable for young and old alike. The Liffey Voyage will bring passengers on a relaxed journey through history in air conditioned comfort and safety and is an experience Read more…
- The original collection, donated by the Gallery’s founder Sir Hugh Lane, has now grown to include almost 2000 artworks, ranging from the Impressionist masterpieces of Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas to works by leading national and international contemporary artists. The Gallery also has a dynamic temporary exhibitions programme which encourages contemporary dialogue, often encompassing the permanent collection, as well as Read more…
- The old gaol was nearly 100 yrs. old, on a confined site, overcrowded & unhygienic. In 1806 an Act of Parliament was passed and monies levied locally to allow the building of a new City Gaol. The first site chosen was at Distillery Fields – an area prone to frequent flooding!! This fact, and enlightened thinking that hilly, airy sites Read more…
- Ireland’s Historic Science Centre contains astronomical instruments, cameras, photographs and photographic equipment used by the Third and Fourth Earls and Mary, Countess of Rosse, in the middle and late 1800s. Also on display is electrical and engineering equipment originally belonging to Charles Parsons and used in his experiments as well as a large area devoted to the botanical work carried Read more…
- ‘The Great Stalactite’ It is your only opportunity to see such a large free hanging stalactite anywhere in the world. From the moment you descend over 80ft into the first tunnel, with your guide, you will enter a world carved by water. Donning your hardhat, you will follow the rough-hewn route of the early explorers who first discovered the cave. Read more…
- No visit to Connemara would be complete without a visit to Killary Fjord. The nine mile long inlet boasts some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland, and because of its sheltered nature, its waters are always calm. Our purpose built cruise ship, which can accommodate up to 150 passengers, has been designed to offer the maximum of Read more…
- Our historic museum also features all aspects of Irish country life from 1800 – 1900 plus veteran cars from 1901 – 1930. After your visit relax in our café and browse in our gift and saddlery shop. Dartfield museum is a purpose built facility, one of Ireland’s premier tourist attractions. Originally opened to pay tribute to the unique Irish horse Read more…
- Originally part of the Demesne of the 17th Century Castlecomer House owned by the Prior Wandesforde family, the Park boasts an array of woodland pathways centred around two Rainbow Trout Fishing Lakes connected by cascades; an array of wooden sculptures; picnic areas; a children’s adventure playground and a wonderful design craft yard. The Castlecomer Plateau was a very important coal Read more…
- A visit to Ireland, and especially to the West of Ireland and Connemara is not complete without experiencing the beauty and tranquility that is Kylemore Abbey & Garden. Kylemore Abbey is the Monastic home of the Benedictine Order of Nuns in Ireland. Our Visitor Centre welcomes visitors from across the globe on a daily basis. Staff here are trained to Read more…