The Most Interesting Historical Places in Ireland

Steeped in legend, Blarney Castle & Gardens boast a mystical stone claiming supernatural power to endow anyone who kisses it with the gift of

To soak up the academic atmosphere of a historical university, take a student-guided tour of Trinity College Dublin. Established by Queen Eli

A taste of medieval times in the middle of a modern downtown, Dublin Castle served as the seat of British rule in Ireland for over seven cent

One of Dublin's oldest buildings, Christ Church Cathedral sits in the medieval heart of the city. A thousand years old, this imposing cathedr

Perched atop a cliff, Dun Aonghasa represents the most popular of the prehistoric forts on the Aran Islands. Walk from the nearby museum up t

Local mythology claims Rock of Cashel, a limestone hill crowned by a group of medieval buildings, came into existence when Saint Patrick bani

Located within the country's oldest national park, Muckross House counts among Europe's foremost Victorian estates. Built in 1843 for artist

Home to the same family for nearly eight centuries, Malahide Castle sits just a few minutes north of the capital city, easily accessible by c

Founded by Benedictine nuns who fled Belgium during World War I, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden occupy the estate of a 19th century

Deemed a National Monument of Ireland, the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey showcase Romanesque architectural details with a scenic backdrop. Dating b