With towering spires, striking medieval architecture and a colourful history, Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin’s top attractions. Located a short walk from the city centre shopping and just around the corner from Dublin Castle, this is one tourist spot that’s definitely worth checking out – read our guide for more on the stunning Christ Church Cathedral. Christchurch Cathedral dates back to 1038, when it was founded by Sitric Silkbeard, King of the Vikings and Donat the 1st Bishop of Dublin. According to legend the Cathedral was built in …
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Number 29, Dublin
Number 29, is located just a short walk from Dublin’s busiest shopping street, Grafton Street. This lovingly restored 4 storey Georgian townhouse depicts the day-to-day life of a middle class family during the period 1790 to 1820. Check out our guide to Number 29 with details on its history, how to get here and more. Situated at Number 29, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, just off Merrion Square, this restored Georgian house is now a museum. This popular Dublin attraction is all thanks to the Electricity Supply Board of Ireland (the ESB) who …
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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is one of Dublin’s top historical sites and attracts in excess of 300,000 visitors each year. Check out our guide to this important part of Irish history, how to get here and more. The Cathedral is located at Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8.This very impressive structure is 91 metres high and the nave is 17 metres high. The largest of the three Church of Ireland cathedrals in Dublin it dates back to 1191. The original tower and part of the west wing were destroyed by fire in …
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The Volvo Ocean Race is coming to Galway!
For those of you who do not know, the Volvo Ocean Race is a spectacular yacht race around the world which takes place every 4 years. This year the route will take in a stop-over in Galway where the city will take centre-stage for this incredible sporting challenge. With other stops on the route like Rio De Janeiro, Singapore, Boston, Cape Town and Stockholm, Galway city is now being recognised as a major city destination in the world. The Volvo Yacht Race (previously known as the Whitbread Round the World …
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Galway Cathedral
It’s hard to miss the Galway Cathedral when you’re in Galway city. It’s a magnificent landmark building and its dome can be seen in the skyline for miles around. It is probably the most impressive building in the city so a visit is a must. Read on for more … Galway Cathedral is officially called ” The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas” so it’s easy to see why the cathedral is more commonly called ‘Galway Cathedral’. This cathedral is, in fact, one of the newest …
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Portumna Castle, Galway
Portumna is one of the prettiest towns in County Galway. It boasts a stunning location at the edge of the River Shannon and Lough Derg close to the Galway border with Tipperary. Portumna is renowned for its famous Portumna Castle & Gardens. Read on for more on this attraction… Portumna Castle can be found just at the edge of Portumna town in quite a beautiful location next to Lough Derg and Portumna Forest Park. Portumna Castle is actually more of a great semi-fortified house and was said to be one …
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Coole Park, Galway
The heritage town of Gort can be found in south County Galway, about 37km south of Galway city on the N18. Just outside the town of Gort, is where you’ll find the beautiful Coole Park, formerly the estate of Lady Gregory but now a 1,000 acre nature reserve. Coole Park estate was once the home of Lady Augusta Gregory who was pivotal to the Irish literary revival and was co-founder of the Abbey Theatre. Coole House was a focal point for many meetings about Irish literature which were attended by …
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The James Joyce Cultural Centre
Calling all literary buffs! Why not broaden your knowledge of one of Ireland’s most famous expatriates and influential writers (author of the masterpiece Ulysses) with a visit to the James Joyce Cultural Centre? Located at 35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1, in the heart of Georgian Dublin, the centre is dedicated to the life and works of James Joyce. Read on for more… The house was built in 1784 by Francis Ryan, for the then Earl of Kenmare, Valentine Brown – this area was quite the place to be …
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Clifden – the capital of Connemara, Galway
Clifden is one of the most picturesque towns in Ireland with a stunning location at the foot of the Twelve Pins Mountains, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of the beautiful Connemara region. Read on to find out more about this vibrant Irish town… Clifden can be found about 50 miles north west of Galway city. Long gone are the days when visitors would get a glimpse of the town as they drove by on the Connemara Loop – Clifden is now a top destination in its own right …
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The National Gallery of Ireland
Located in the centre of Dublin on Merrion Square, The National Gallery of Ireland is home to a wealth of artefacts – from Irish to European art works. Read on to find out why all artistic tastes are well catered for at Ireland’s National Gallery along with details on how to get there and much more. The history of the National Gallery of Ireland dates back to 1853, when business manWilliam Dargan organized the Great Industrial Exhibition in the grounds of Leinster House. He had hoped that the proceeds from …
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