Mount Congrave House has been the home of the Congreve family until 2011, when it was left to the state by Ambrose Christian Congreve. The gardens, one of the “the ... read more
Mount Usher (20 acres) is a very good example of a so-called Robinsonian garden, with its relaxed informality and natural layout. It houses over 5,000 different ... read more
Muckross House, Gardens are the nucleus of Killarney National Park, Ireland’s oldest National Park, including the world famous Lakes of Killarney, as well as the ... read more
National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin (19.5 ha), were founded in 1795 by the Dublin Society (later the Royal Dublin Society). Today they are owned by the State (Office of ... read more
National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh, 52 acres and surrounding the ruins of an elegant Queen Anne style house, contains rare trees and shrubs. It has a mild climate, high ... read more
The National Gallery of Ireland, opened in 1864, houses the country's national collection of Irish and European art, featuring some 2,500 paintings and ... read more
The National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland, opened in 2010, is a privately owned museum dedicated to Irish folklore, in particular its oral tradition of storytelling. For ... read more
The Library was established in 1877 and was initially the repository for the Royal Dublin Society and the Joly library. There is a domed reading room, which opened in ... read more
The National Maritime Museum of Ireland, housed in the impressive 180-year-old Mariners’ Church, features a wide range of objects, instruments, pictures, paintings and ... read more
The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, a branch of the National Museum of Ireland, tells the story of Irish country life between 1850 and 1950. The museum ... read more
The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland and covers Ireland's social, economic, military and ... read more
The National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology, opened in 1890, is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland and covers the history of Ireland from the Stone Age to Post ... read more
The National Print Museum, opened in 1996, promotes a greater understanding of the historical significance and contemporary relevance of printing. The collection is made ... read more
The National Transport Museum of Ireland, dating back to 1949, contains over 100 vehicles of which 60 are on display. The oldest items date from second half of the 19th ... read more
The Natural History Museum, opened in 1857, is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland, featuring outstanding examples of wildlife from Ireland and the far corners ... read more
New Ross Piano Festival, founded in 2006, is an annual international piano festival, taking place on the last full weekend of September. read more
Newbridge House and Farm, dating back to 1747, houses a unique collection of Irish furniture, the Cobbe Collection of Old Master portraits, landscapes and family ... read more
The Pearse Museum, set in 20 ha (50 acres) of beautiful St Enda’s Park, tells the story of Patrick Pearse and his brother William, both of whom were executed for their ... read more
Phoenix Park, dating back to the 17th century, is a deer park, with 11 km perimeter wall enclosing 707 hectares (1,750 acres). It is said to be the largest enclosed ... read more
Portumna Castle was built before 1618 by Richard Burk (de Burgo, de Burgh), 4th Earl of Clanricarde. It became the main seat of the de Burgo family for over 200 years. ... read more