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727,CL00184,CL003-029002-,"Corcomroe Abbey, County Clare","Corcomroe Abbey is beautifully situated on the edge of the rocky hills of the Burren. It was founded for Cistercian monks around 1195 as a daughter house of the Abbey at Inisloughnaght, Co. Tipperary. The church was constructed in the early 13th century and consists of a nave with an aisle on the south side. It appears that it was intended to construct a similar aisle on the north side of the nave, but this may never have been completed, perhaps due to lack of funds. At the east end is a presbytery or chancel with a decorated ribbed vault lit by narrow lancet windows. There is a north and south transept, each with a single chapel. Where the presbytery and transepts meet there are several crossing arches that feature capitals with some wonderful carvings of human heads and flowers, including poppies, lily-of-the valleys and lotus. In the chancel is highly decorated sedilia and the effigy tomb of Conor O’Brien (d. 1268), king of the ancient territory of Thomond and descendant of the founders and benefactors of the abbey. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-9.054012677,53.12691394,4326
6665,CL07193,CL033-082001-,"Ennis Friary, County Clare","This 13th century Franciscan friary, founded by the O'Briens, of Thomond who once ruled much of north Munster, has numerous 15th/16th century sculptures carved in the local hard limestone. A carved image of St. Francis displaying the stigmata is evident in the nave. He carries a cross staff and wears the Franciscan habit. Under the south arch of the tower, an elaborate tracery canopy of the late 15th century was perhaps part of an ornate tomb. The corbels supporting this are carved on one side with a bishop and, on the other, the Virgin & Child. An arch between the nave and transept bears, in a niche, an image of ""Ecce Home"" or ""Christ's Pity"". His hands are bound and tokens of the crucifixion are arranged about. The magnificent east window, with its five tall, narrow lancets, lights the chancel. The chancel once contained several royal and aristocratic tombs, among those remaining at the friary are the canopy of the Inchiquin/O' Brien tomb and also the Creagh tomb which incorporates five sculptured passion panels from the much older MacMahon Tomb. Set into the back of this tomb is thirteen carved figures representing Christ and the Apostles, all dating from the mid 15th century. The visitor to Ennis Friary can also see the sacristy, an impressive structure with ribbed, barrel-vaulted ceiling. After the suppression of the monasteries the Friary became a venue for assize courts and the sacristy was used as a courtroom. Leading out from the sacristy is the cloister area where part of the arcade has been reconstructed. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.981371776,52.84599994,4326
7370,KK01310,KK014-017----,"Dunmore Cave, County Kilkenny","History and geology blend at Dunmore Cave to give an interesting and unique situation. Consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, the cave contains some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave. The cave has been known to man for many centuries and is first mentioned in the 9th century Irish Triads. The most interesting reference however, comes from the Annals which tells of a Viking massacre at the cave in the year 928 A.D. Archaeological finds within the cave confirm Viking activity. Exhibitions and displays in the Visitor Centre. The cave is inaccessible for wheelchair users. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.246585347,52.73394942,4326
7978,CL06479,CL067-024012-,"Scattery Island, County Clare","Located approximately one mile off Kilrush, Scattery Island is home to a monastic settlement founded in the early 6th century by St. Senan who was born locally. There are the ruins of six churches and one of the highest Round Towers in Ireland, 120 feet high, with it's unusual feature of it's door at ground level. Scattery has had many invasions down through the centuries; the Vikings invaded during the early 9th century but Brian Boru later recaptured the island. It is believed that Scattery is a derivation of the Norse word for treasure, which is Scatty. The main church on the island is Teampall Naomh Mhuire (Cathedral of Saint Mary), situated next to the round tower. Scattery for a time in the 12th century administered to a diocese. There is an effigy of a bishop's head on the outside of the east window of the Cathedral believed to be that of St. Senan. The holy well, called Tobar Sinean, beside the round tower was of great reverence and respect by the islanders. It was also associated with a pattern held on St. Senan's Feast Day on 8th March. St. Senan is believed to have died in the year 544 and is reputed to be buried in St. Senan's Bed beside Temple Senan a small 12th Century Romanesque church. An exhibition of the history of the island is housed in the visitor reception building, which is situated near the pier. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-9.514934756,52.61385674,4326
20617,CO10829,CO075-018001-,"Barryscourt Castle, County Cork","Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, with its largely intact bawn wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house. Both the First floor Main Hall and the Second Floor Great Hall have been extensively restored with fittings and furnishings reinstated. The Orchard has been restored to an original 16th century design and an herb garden has been reinstated in the bawn. This project by the Trust was aided by ECAD. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.259317059,51.90456758,4326
22585,CO12784,CO094-060001-,"Cahervagliar Ringfort, County Cork","This large earthen ringfort is situated near the village of Cappeen in West Cork. It is unusual in terms of the arrangement of its enclosing banks and ditches and the presence of a stone-lined entrance passageway within the inner bank. The size and complexity of its construction indicate that around AD 1000 this fort was the homestead of person of some importance, perhaps a local chieftain. The ringfort consists of a substantial bank that is surrounded in turn by a small ditch, a small bank and a large outer ditch. The diameter of the inner enclosure is 42m while the overall diameter of the fort is 75m. The massive inner bank was originally stone-faced on both sides and traces of this can still be seen in places around its circumference. The stone-lined entrance is unique in earthen ringforts, although similar constructions are known in the Irish stone forts. The passage was covered by a series of eight large stone lintels. As there was no causeway across the outer ditch leading to the entrance, there may have been a wooden bridge here providing access. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-8.996968881,51.79300787,4326
23988,CO14486,CO112-034006-,"Desmond Castle - French Prison, County Cork","Desmond Castle was built by the Earl of Desmond c. 1500. A fine example of an urban tower house, the castle consists of a three storey keep with storehouses to the rear. Originally built as a Customs house, the castle also served as a prison in the 18th century (it is known locally as the French Prison) an ordnance store during the Battle of Kinsale (1601) and as a workhouse during the Great Famine. By the early decades of the 20th Century Desmond castle had fallen into decay. It was declared a National Monument in 1938. Today Desmond Castle hosts the International Museum of Wine Exhibition, an intriguing story that documents the unique history of Ireland's wine links with Europe and the wider world. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.524695683,51.70724805,4326
24801,CO15063,CO118-031003-,"Kilnaruane Pillar Stone, County Cork","This ancient church site is located on the crest of a low hill from which there are magnificent views across Bantry Bay. The townland name probably means Cill na Rómhán, ‘Church of the Romans’, and may refer to a group of monks who adopted the Roman method of calculating Easter in this area some time before AD 630. The church itself is long gone and the main feature at the site is a monument known as the ‘The Bantry Pillar Stone’. This stone is probably the shaft of a high cross, perhaps dating to the 8th or 9th century. On the northwest face is a depiction of St Paul’s visit to St Antony in the Egyptian desert. In the panel above is a cross with squares at its crossing and terminals. Next there is a figure wearing a long robe with his hands raised in prayer. The uppermost panel is decorated with ribbon interlace. The southwest face is dominated by the famous ‘Bantry Boat’. Within the boat is an individual manning the steering oar, four oarsmen and probably two other individuals near the prow. A cross rises from the boat at the stern. The boat itself is probably a skin-covered currach similar to those still in use in Kerry and Galway. Near the high cross shaft are four short stone pillars that once formed the corner-posts of a shrine, which probably marked the grave of the founder of this church or some other individual who was revered as a saint. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-9.46802575,51.67130641,4326
26008,CO15816,CO125-007----,"Charles Fort, County Cork","Charles Fort is a classic example of a late 17th century star-shaped fort. William Robinson, architect of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham, Dublin, and Superintendent of Fortifications, is credited with designing the fort. As one of the largest military installations in the country, Charles Fort has been associated with some of the most momentous events in Irish history. The most significant of these are the Williamite War 1689-91 and the Civil War 1922-23. Charles Fort was declared a National Monument in 1973. Across the estuary is James Fort designed by Paul Ive in 1602. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.499009268,51.69641072,4326
27390,CO17415,CO143-051002-,"Drombeg Stone Circle, County Cork","Drombeg stone circle is dramatically situated on a rocky terrace with sweeping views over farmland to the Atlantic Ocean. Drombeg is perhaps the finest example of a distinctive series of stone circles found in Cork and Kerry. Stone circles were places of ritual and ceremony in the later Bronze Age period (c. 1500 BC - 600 BC) and were usually associated with human burial. Also at the site is a fulacht fiadh or prehistoric cooking site. Stone circle - At Drombeg the seventeen stones are symmetrically arranged so that one of the stones (the axial stone) is set on its side and placed directly opposite a pair of tall stones (the portal stones) that form the entrance to the circle. The stones reduce in height from the portals to the axial stone which has two shallow cup marks carved on its upper surface. In common with many stone circles in the region, the axis of the circle (i.e., the line extending through the entrance across the top of the axial stone) is orientated north-east / south-west. At the winter solstice (21st December) the sun sets at a point on the horizon aligned with this axis. This marks of the shortest day of the year in Ireland. Excavations undertaken in 1957 revealed a central pit that contained a pottery vessel covering the cremated remains of a youth. Radiocarbon dating has placed the burial in the period c. 1100-800 BC. Fulacht fiadh - Very close to the stone circle are the remains of two hut sites and a fulacht fiadh (ancient cooking place). The fulacht fiadh consists of a stone-lined trough with a nearby hearth and well. Water in the trough would have been heated by rolling in stones heated by fire in the hearth. Experiments have shown that in about 18 minutes, 70 gallons (318 litres) of cold water could be brought to the boil in this way. Meat was then cooked in the water, which remained sufficiently hot for almost 3 hours. Alternative suggested uses for fulachtaí fia are ritual bathing, as well as industrial activities such as dyeing and even brewing. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-9.087035449,51.56456875,4326
31145,CV02101,CV014-028009-,"Drumlane, County Cavan","The ancient church of Drumlane overlooks Derrybrick Lough, one of the many lakes of Cavan. Drumlane was an important early church site associated with St Aidan or Maedhóg, who is also associated with Ferns, Co. Wexford (link here). During the 12th century it became a house of Augustinian canons. The surviving structures consist of a round tower and a medieval church. The round tower dates from the late 11th or early 12th century. It survives to about 11.5m in height and is built in two different forms of masonry. The base was very well-built using squared blocks, whereas the rest of the tower has been constructed with rubble masonry. This may simply reflect a cost-cutting exercise on behalf of the builders after reviewing the cost of the base. The earlier church at the site was entirely replaced by a large medieval building. The west doorway is 13th century in date, but was reconstructed in the 15th century when a carved head of a bishop was also added. There is another carved head over the south doorway, and three more over the exterior of the east window. Drumlane was a burial place of the local Gaelic lords, the O’Reillys, in late medieval times, and the remains of tomb niches in the church date from this period. A decorative metalwork shrine, called the Breac Maedhóg, now in the National Museum of Ireland, was kept here in medieval times and housed relics of a number of saints including Maedhóg. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-7.478590781,54.05796881,4326
31720,DU01330,DU018-020075-,"St. Audoens Church, Dublin City","Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, St Audoen's Church is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. It is dedicated to St Ouen the 7th century bishop of Rouen and patron saint of Normandy. The Guild Chapel of St Anne houses an award-winning exhibition on the importance of St Audoen's Church in the life of the medieval city. Visitors to St Audoen's will see the part of the church still in use by the Church of Ireland as a parish church. They can also view the 17th century memorials to the Sparke and Duff families and the 15th century effigial tomb to Baron Portlester and his wife. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.27417698,53.3437315,4326
32052,CW00146,CW007-010----,"Browneshill Megalithic Tomb, County Carlow","Known as the ‘Browneshill dolmen’, because it is sited on a hill on which sits the former estate house of the Browne family, the remains of this megalithic tomb are well-preserved and the chamber faces down slope to the east. It consists of a massive granite roofstone resting on two upright portal stones with a ‘doorstone’ between them. A fourth stone stands beside them and may indicate the remains of some form of façade. The west end of the roofstone rests on a prostrate stone which could be interpreted as a collapsed backstone. There is no visible trace of a surrounding mound around the structure and the interior ground level of the chamber area is slightly lower than the surrounding field surface.The roofstone is exceptionally large measuring just over 6 metres long by almost 4.50 metres wide and 2 metres thick: it is estimated to weigh at least 100 tons. The monument dates to between 4000 and 3000 BC and was built by the earliest farming communities to inhabit the island of Ireland. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. ",-6.881080164,52.83752982,4326
32783,DU00273,DU008-010004-,"Lusk, County Dublin","Lusk Heritage Centre comprises of a 9th century round tower, a medieval belfry and a 19th century church. They form a unit, although they were built over a period of almost a thousand years. The belfry now houses an exhibition on Lusk and medieval churches of North County Dublin and also the magnificent 16th century effigy tomb of Sir Christopher Barnewall and his wife Marion Sharl. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.167188478,53.52609581,4326
35734,DU01302,DU018-020048-,"St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City","St. Mary's Abbey is one of Dublin's best kept secrets. It was once the wealthiest Cistercian Abbey in Ireland. Today only two rooms remain - the Chapter House and the Slype. The Abbey, founded in 1139, played a large role in the affairs of the state until its dissolution by Henry VIII in 1539. It was in the Chapter House that ""Silken"" Thomas Fitzgerald started his unsuccessful rebellion in 1534 and it is in this context that the Abbey is mentioned in the ""Wandering Rocks"" chapter of Ulysses by James Joyce. Today it contains a fascinating exhibition put together by the Office of Public Works along with the Dublin Archaeological Society and the History of Art Department of Trinity College, Dublin. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.269317954,53.34763386,4326
36401,DU01770,DU022-014----,"Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin","The original castle at Rathfarnham dates back to the Elizabethan period and was built for Archbishop Adam Loftus, an ambitious Yorkshire clergyman, who came to Ireland as chaplain to the Lord Deputy and quickly rose to become Archbishop of Dublin, Lord Chancellor of Ireland and was closely involved in the establishment of Trinity College. The castle with its four flanker towers is an excellent example of the fortified house in Ireland. In the late 18th century, the house was remodelled on a splendid scale employing some of the finest architects of the day including Sir William Chambers and James 'Athenian' Stuart. The collection includes family portraits by Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807), Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), and Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1740-1808). Rathfarnham Castle welcomes you to the Berkeley Costumes and Toy Collection at Rathfarnham Castle. Fashion and playthings offer a fascinating insight into social history. Like vernacular architecture, furniture and furnishings, clothes and toys are the physical evidence of lives lived and those lives have something to tell us. The installation by the OPW of the Berkeley Costume and Toy Collection in the magnificent setting of Rathfarnham Castle brings the historic interiors to life and enables this unique collection to be enjoyed by a greater audience. The Berkeley Costume and Toy Collection is an exquisite collection of 18th and 19th century toys, dolls and costumes. The collection began as a private passion in Co.Wexford over twenty years ago by Irish artist and collector Countess Ann Griffin Bernstorff. The collection was gathered together over many decades from her own family trunks and from auctions and donations. Displayed in the elegant rooms of Rathfarnham Castle and covering a period of some 80 years from 1740 – 1820, the exhibits range from rare and delicate artefacts to simple and robust playthings, and everyday garments of the past many of which were once owned by Irish families. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.28365548,53.29806479,4326
37531,DU01899,DU023-014001-,"Monkstown Castle, County Dublin","Today Monkstown Castle is situated in the suburbs of Dublin. In medieval times the castle here was the centre of a large farm owned by the Cistercian monks of St. Mary’s Abbey in the city of Dublin. When St Mary’s Abbey was dissolved in 1540 the castle at Monkstown was granted to John Travers who came to Ireland from Cornwall. Travers was Master of the Ordnance and a Groom of the Chamber to the King. During the Cromwellian period the castle was granted to General Edmund Ludlow, Cromwell’s Master of the Horse in Ireland, and one of the signatories of the death warrant of Charles I. We know from early paintings that this was a very large castle with a number of buildings, though many of these have long since disappeared. Today the castle consists of the original gatehouse with a high vault overhead and a large three-storey tower that formed one side of a large hall that has disappeared. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.150613885,53.28889397,4326
37626,DG02239,DG093-013001-,"Donegal Castle, County Donegal","Built by the O'Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske, the Castle has extensive 17th century additions by Sir Basil Brooke. The Castle is furnished throughout and includes Persian rugs and French tapestries. Information panels chronicle the history of the Castle owners from the O'Donnell chieftains to the Brooke family. Limited access for people with disabilities to the ground floor.
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38801,DU02084,DU025-007001-,"Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb, County Dublin","Today the wedge tomb at Kilmashogue is located in forestry, but originally it would have been situated on an open mountain side overlooking the lowlands now occupied by Dublin city. The site was excavated in 1953. The kerbstones that formerly retained the stone cairn had been removed, but the sockets of these stones were found during the excavations. The burial gallery is aligned NE-SW and is no longer roofed. The gap between two stones forming the entrance at the SW end of the gallery is very narrow and was clearly intended to restrict entrance into the burial gallery. The burial gallery was divided by a stone into two chambers, i.e., a front chamber and the main chamber. The long walls of the chamber were formed by three parallel rows of stones set on end. This type of tomb is believed to have been constructed at the beginning of the Bronze Age in Ireland, around 2500 BC. Several hundred years after its construction, people returned to the wedge tomb at Kilmashogue and inserted three stone cists that were found to contain Bronze Age pottery. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.27615166,53.25750971,4326
38924,DU03781,DU018-125----,"Kilmainham Gaol, County Dublin","One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show. Tours may be arranged for visitors with special needs by prior arrangement. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.309641563,53.34171359,4326
39122,DG03009,DG047-012005-,"The 'Grianán of Aileach', County Donegal","On the summit of Greenan Mountain is the stone fort known as the Grianán of Aileach. From the site there are spectacular views over Lough Foyle, Lough Swilly and the surrounding countryside. The stone fort is believed to have been constructed during the 8th or 9th century as the seat of Cenél nEógain, rulers of the ancient kingdom of Aileach. The interior of the circular fort measures some 23m across and an entrance passage extends through the thickness of the massive encircling wall. This dry-stone wall stands some 5m high and incorporates a series of terraces that are accessed by stone steps. The monument clearly has ancient origins and surrounding the stone fort are the remains of a much older hillfort that was most likely constructed around 1000BC. There is also a small stone cairn nearby that is most likely a burial monument from the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-7.427658386,55.02382508,4326
39779,DG03410,DG060-016----,"Newmills Corn and Flax Mills, County Donegal","The oldest surviving building here is said to be 400 years old. Indeed, the whole complex is an interesting reminder of a stage in the industrial development of this country which has now given way to a more sophisticated, but usually far less fascinating technology. The visitor to Newmills can experience the pleasure of seeing one of the largest waterwheels in Ireland in action as it drives the machinery of the corn mill. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.808346808,54.92935298,4326
40488,DU03892,DU018-144----,"Casino Marino, Dublin City","The Casino was designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont. It is one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe The Casino, meaning ""small house"", surprisingly contains 16 finely decorated rooms, endlessly rich in subtlety and design. It is a remarkable building - both in terms of structure and history. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.227012893,53.3713346,4326
40570,DU02263,DU026-023001-,"Tully Church, County Dublin","The old church of Tully near Cabinteely is situated on a low hill overlooking much of south county Dublin and has fine views of the Dublin Mountains. The church at Tully is referred to in the ancient Irish texts as ‘the hill of the bishops’ and was closely associated with St. Brigid’s famous foundation at Kildare. Around the middle of the 12th century, Tully church and the surrounding lands were granted to Christ Church in Dublin by Sitric Mac Torcaill, Viking ruler of Dublin. Only the foundations of the early nave survive, with a fine granite arch dividing it from the chancel that was added during the early 13th century. At the east end of the chancel are two round headed windows. Overlooking the lane approaching the graveyard is a ringed High Cross, possibly dating to the early 10th century. The top has been shaped into a gabled roof with shingles and finials at the ends. In the field to the northwest is a 12th century granite High Cross. The cross depicts the figure of a bearded bishop holding a crozier. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.152279314,53.24681825,4326
44909,GA03895,GA086-001----,"Kilconnell Friary, County Galway","The Franciscan Friary at Kilconnell was founded by the O’Kelly lords of the ancient territory Uí Maine at the beginning of the 15th century. In the early 15th century the friary consisted of a long church comprising a nave and chancel, with a cloister and domestic buildings to the north. The tower was added later in the 15th century, as well as an aisle and a transept to the south of the church. Near the door at the west end of the church, is a tomb featuring wonderful carvings of St. John the Evangelist, St. Louis of Toulouse, The Virgin, St. John the Baptist, St. James of Compostela and St. Denis of Paris beneath a spectacular canopy of ‘flamboyant’ tracery. Above the canopy are two small figures, one of St. Francis and the other of a Bishop. The tomb dates to the early 16th century, although is not known whom it commemorates. The friary was officially dissolved in 1541 and in 1596 was occupied by English troops for a time. However, in 1617 it was claimed that the buildings were intact and still in use, with a community of six friars. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-8.400868488,53.33268406,4326
46103,GA02258,GA054-002----,"Aughnanure Castle, County Galway","Built by the O'Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. In 1546 the O'Flaherty's motto ""Fortune favours the strong"" and the powerful Mayo O'Malleys Motto ""Powerful by land and by sea"", were joined in the marriage of Donal an Chogaidh O'Flaherty and Grainuaile/Grace O'Malley. Standing on what is virtually a rocky island, the castle is a particularly well-preserved example of an Irish tower house. In addition, visitors will find the remains of a banqueting hall, a watch tower, an unusual double bawn and bastions and a dry harbour. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-9.275689499,53.41875876,4326
47354,GA06255,GA110-039----,"Dún Aonghasa, County Galway","Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. It is enclosed by three massive dry-stone walls and a ""chevaux-de-frise"" consisting of tall blocks of limestone set vertically into the ground to deter attackers. The fort is about 900m from the Visitor Centre and is approached over rising ground. Access for visitors with disabilities to the Visitor Centre. As much of the tour is outdoors, visitors are advised to wear weather protective clothing and shoes suitable for walking over uneven terrain. Please note that Dún Aonghasa is a vulnerable site. Visitors are therefore asked to co-operate with our effort to protect this monument by not interfering with this site in any way. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-9.767075982,53.12541288,4326
49748,GA07457,GA127-018----,"Portumna Castle, County Galway","The great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde. It was the main seat of the de Burgo family for over 200 years, until it was gutted by fire in 1826. The ground floor of the house is now open to the public. To the north of the house are formal, geometrically laid out gardens which include the wonderfully restored 17th century walled kitchen garden. Following its original plan the garden has been organically planted with fruit trees, flowers, herbs and vegetables, all combining to make it a treat to the senses. Portumna Castle is surrounded by the towns' local attractions - Lough Derg, the River Shannon and Portumna Forest Park. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.220747166,53.08662664,4326
53096,GA12433,GA070-035001-,"Claregalway Friary, County Galway","Claregalway Friary was founded on the banks of the Clare River about 1250 for the Conventual Order of Franciscans by John de Cogan, who was one of the leaders of the Anglo-Norman conquest of Connaught. The church consists of a nave and chancel. A tall tower was added in the 15th century. There is also a north transept, as well as the remains of an aisle attached to the north side of the nave. In the chancel are a triple sedilia and an elaborate tomb niche. The wonderful east window of the chancel dates from the 15th century, but the remains of the 13th century windows are still visible. Under the arches of the tower are carvings of animal heads, and high up on the tower are projecting gargoyles that channelled rainwater away from the roof. To the south of the church are the square area of the former cloister and the remains of some of the associated buildings. In the late 16th century the friary became the property of the de Burgo (Burke) family. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-8.944610244,53.34682906,4326
53865,GA13208,GA084-001006-,"Athenry Castle, County Galway","Athenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his castle there c.1250. The oldest part of the castle is the hall-keep. It is a large rectangular building originally containing only a hall at first-floor level and dark storerooms at ground level. For extra strength the lower part of the wall slopes out to form what is called a batter. The only original entrance was at first-floor level and would have been reached by an external wooden stairs similar to the present reconstruction. This gave direct access to the hall, the official and ceremonial reception room of the castle, where the lord received guests and tenants and presided over the manor court. Heat was probably provided originally by a brazier in the centre of the hall, with the smoke exiting through a louver or opening in the roof directly above. The garderobe or toilet is located diagonally across from the main entrance to the hall. The fine carving on the exterior of the doorway and on the inner side of two of the window openings bears witness to the importance of the hall. The capitals in both cases are carved with floral motifs in local style, known as the ""School of the West"", transitional between Romanesque and Gothic. Dating from the late 12th and early 13th centuries, this style can be found at the abbeys of Cong, Ballintubber and Boyle. The battlements are original 13th century work with tall arrow loops or slits in the solid sections or merlons. In the 15th century, these parapets were incorporated into steeply pitched gables at the north and south ends, for a new roof at this level. Parts of the original enclosure wall of the castle survive. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.744349806,53.3001468,4326
54174,GA13514,GA065-013----,"Pearse's Cottage, County Galway","A small restored cottage overlooking the breathtaking lakes and mountains of Connemara, used by Patrick Pearse (1879-1916) leader of the 1916 Rising, as a summer residence and summer school for his pupils from St Endas, in Dublin. Accompanying Pearse on a visit to Ros Muc in 1915 was Desmond Ryan, a former pupil, who later wrote of the enthusiasm engendered by Pearse in his visits there: ""The Twelve Pins came in sight and Pearse waved his hand here and there over the land, naming lake, mountain and district away to the Joyce Country under its purple mist."" Ryan also recalled the long walks and cycle rides through the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht and the stories told by Pearse that had been recounted to him by local story tellers. The interior, although burned during the War of Independence, has been reconstructed and contains an exhibition. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-9.620079083,53.3858217,4326
55402,KD01029,KD028-049001-,"Old Kilcullen Monastic Site, Co. Kildare","The ancient church of Old Kilcullen is situated on a high hill with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. On the neighbouring hill of Dún Áilline are the remains of the ancient inauguration site of the early kings of Leinster. The ancient church site at Old Kilcullen was allegedly founded by St Patrick for Mac Táil, who died in 549. In 938 the church was plundered by the Vikings of Dublin. The site is dominated by the remains of a round tower, standing 11m high. Nearby is a tall shaft of a high cross. There is also a second shaft of a decorated high cross. On the east face are carvings of twelve figures, most likely the apostles. On the north face is a representation of David and a lion. Below this is a man with a bell and a crosier who is holding an adze. This appears to be a representation of Mac Táil whose name translates from Irish as ‘son of adze’. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.760640338,53.10781816,4326
55485,KD00113,KD005-015----,"Maynooth Castle, County Kildare","This great stone castle was founded in the early 13th century and became the principal residence of the Kildare branch of the Geraldines. The Kildare FitzGeralds extended their land holdings and influence, emerging as one of the most powerful families in Ireland with Maynooth Castle being one of the largest and richest Earl's houses. Garret Mór, known as the Great Earl of Kildare, governed Ireland in the name of the King of England from 1487 - 1513 and under his son, Garret Og the 9th Earl, the Castle became the centre of political power and culture. The original Keep, constructed c. 1203, was one of the largest of its kind in Ireland. Early in the 17th century the castle was remodelled and the main focus of the Castle shifted from the original Keep to the buildings in the east of the grounds. It was vested in the State in 1991 and a programme of restoration commenced in February 2000. There is an exhibition in the Keep on the history of the castle and the family. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.594054518,53.38086937,4326
57283,KE00617,KE010-059----,"Listowel Castle, County Kerry","The construction date of the earliest castle at Listowel dates to the 13th century but the present castle was probably built in the 15th century by the FitzMaurices. The castle stands on an elevation on a steep bank, overlooking the river Feale, above the location of a strategic ford. A substantial part of the front of the castle survives consisting of two large, square towers of four storeys, standing almost to the original height of 15.3 metres, connected by a wall of the same height and linked together by an arch on one side. A major programme of conservation works has been undertaken at the castle including the provision of an external staircase to allow public access to the upper levels. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-9.486960751,52.44443688,4326
57834,KE00117,KE002-045----,"Carrigafoyle Castle, County Kerry","Carrigafoyle Castle is situated at the mouth of the River Shannon, and was referred to as the ‘Guardian of the Shannon’ because of its strategic location overlooking the shipping lanes that supplied the city of Limerick. The castle was probably built in the 1490s by Conor Liath O’Connor. The name Carrigafoyle derives from the Irish Carrig an Phoill, meaning ‘rock of the hole’. The castle consists of a single tower, over 24m in height. During the rebellion of Gerald Fitzgerald, 15th Earl of Desmond the castle was fortified with a garrison of fifty Irish and sixteen Spanish soldiers, who had arrived in Ireland in 1579. The castle was attacked during Easter 1580 by government forces under Sir William Pelham, Lord Justice of Ireland. Tradition recounts the siege as seeing one of the first uses of artillery fire-power in Kerry. On the first day Pelham ordered troops to cross to the sea-wall, where they were pinned down by gunfire and had boulders thrown at them from the battlements. On the second day government reinforcements arrived. The castle walls cracked under the impact of a few shots of cannon and the west wall collapsed, crushing many inside. The remaining occupants of the castle were subsequently put to death. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-9.494063873,52.5699056,4326
58373,KE01242,KE020-046002-,"Ardfert, County Kerry","A monastery was founded here by St. Brendan 'The Navigator' in the 6th century. There are three medieval churches, an ogham stone and a number of early Christian and medieval grave slabs on the site today. The earliest building is the cathedral which dates from the 12th to 17th centuries. It has a fine Romanesque west doorway, a magnificent 13th century east window and a spectacular row of nine lancets in the south wall. Two effigies of ecclesiastical figures of late 13th to early 14th century date are mounted on either side of the east window. The battlements were added in the 15th century. The pre-12th century block of masonry is clearly visible in the north wall. One of the two smaller churches is a fine example of late Romanesque and the other is a plain 15th century structure with an interesting carving of a wyvern on one of the windows. Access for people with disabilities to exhibition area and viewing point. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-9.78173642,52.3287219,4326
60374,KE06279,KE066-074001-,"Ross Castle, County Kerry","This Castle may be considered a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the Middle Ages. The date of its foundation is uncertain but it was probably built in the late 15th century by one of the ODonoghue Ross chieftains. It is surrounded by a fortified bawn, its curtain walls defended by circular flanking towers, two of which remain. Much of the bawn was removed by the time the Barrack building was added on the south side of the castle sometime in the middle of the 18th century. The castle contains 16th and 17th century oak furniture. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-9.531609345,52.04134822,4326
62375,KE03301,KE042-060001-,"Reask Monastic Site, County Kerry","Nothing is known about the history of the ancient church site at Reask situated on the spectacular Dingle Peninsula. This monument comprises the remains of a stone church, cross-inscribed slabs, and a collection of stone hut or clocháns, all within the confines of a drystone enclosure. An internal stone wall intersects the site, and appears to have divided the site between the oratory and cemetery area and the living spaces. Excavations in the 1970s revealed evidence for a possible wooden church that was replaced by a stone church, of which only the foundations survive today. There are several cross-inscribed slabs at the site. The most impressive is the stone pillar decorated with a Maltese cross, spirals, circles, and the motif of a peacock. Also at the site are the site are the foundations of a series of stone huts or clocháns, several of which are conjoined. When fully constructed, the stone huts would have reflected the traditional building style of ‘beehive’ huts common at other sites on the Dingle Peninsula. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-10.38769813,52.16737868,4326
65743,KK02732,KK027-029004-,"Kells Priory, County Kilkenny","Approaching Kells Priory today, with its walls and castellated towers, it looks more like a fortified settlement than a religious house. The priory was founded in 1193 for Augustinian Canons by Geoffrey fitz Robert, seneschal of Leinster. It became a wealthy establishment and by the time of its suppression by Henry VIII in 1540 it held 2,300 acres of land in Co. Kilkenny and received the tithes from 42 churches and chapels. The main priory enclosure is situated on the banks of the King’s River and contains extensive remains of the priory buildings, including the church and the domestic ranges around a square cloister to the south. The church was extended and altered many times between 1200 and 1540. Excavations in the 1970s showed how the church was embellished with decorated floor tiles, wall paintings and painted glass in the windows. The building to the north of the chancel was a Lady Chapel, while the tower attached to its south side was the residence of the prior in late medieval times. The nave had an aisle on its north side and a tall bell tower at its north-west corner, only the lower storey of which survives. The east range of the cloister had several rooms, including the community’s chapter house, while the first-floor room in the south range was a large refectory (dining hall). Around the mid 15th century the priory strengthened the precinct wall and added a large outer enclosure with a number of tower houses for the tenants of the priory on its perimeter. In medieval times a road ran through this outer enclosure. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-7.266644656,52.53895034,4326
65786,KK02955,KK028-062005-,"Jerpoint Abbey, County Kilkenny","An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The church with its Romanesque details dates from this period. In the transept chapels the visitor can see 13th to 16th century tomb sculpture. The tower and cloister date from the 15th century. The chief delight of the Abbey is the sculptured cloister arcade with unique carvings. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition. Access for visitors with disabilities. Guided tours available. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.157801777,52.51082926,4326
67952,KE11684,KE104A001105-,"Skellig Michael, World Heritage Site, County Kerry","The magnificent Skellig Islands lie 8 miles (12 km) off the coast of Portmagee in South West Kerry. Rising majestically from the sea, Skellig Michael towers 714ft (218 metres) above sea level. On the summit of this awe inspiring rock you will find a remarkably well-preserved sixth century monastic settlement. The earliest reference in history to the Skellig Islands dates back to 1400BC. During the time of the Penal Laws, Skellig Michael and Little Skellig became a haven for many Catholics whose beliefs and rights were being suppressed. The largest of the Skelligs is Skellig Michael (Sceilg Mhichil) and was home to one of the earliest monastic settlements in Ireland. These monks of St. Fionan's monastery led simple lives and lived in stone, beehive shaped huts. They would descend the 670 steps early every morning and fish for the morning's breakfast. They would spend most of the day praying in the church, tending to their gardens and studying. These huts, which were round on the outside and rectangular on the inside, were carefully built so that no drop of rain ever entered between the stones. The monks left the island in the thirteenth century and it became a place of pilgrimage. There is a fantastic wealth of bird life on and around the Skelligs, especially puffins in late spring and gannets on the small Skellig where 23,000 pairs nest on every available ledge making it the second largest gannet colony in the world. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-10.5387055,51.77218264,4326
71971,KK02022,KK020-060006-,"St. Mary's Church, Gowran, County Kilkenny","This collegiate church, was built in the late 13th century on the site of an earlier monastery. It was served by a ""college"" - clerics who lived in a community but who did not submit to the rule of a monastery. They lived in a house, now destroyed, beside the church. The church was a large and elaborate structure, with an aisled nave (the main part of the church where the congregation sat) and a long chancel (the section of the church where the altar was placed) and has high quality architectural sculpture used throughout. In the late middle ages a massive tower was inserted between the nave and chancel, and in the 19th century this tower was incorporated into the parish church which was built in place of the chancel and which now takes up about half of the building. There were also several other changes made to the church at various periods. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.064868419,52.6288864,4326
76131,LA00384,LA013-052----,"Dunamase Castle, County Laois","The Rock of Dunamase is a spectacular natural feature visible in the landscape of Co. Laois. It takes its name from the Irish Dún Másc, meaning the ‘Fort of Masc’. Dunamase was the seat or fort of the ancient Irish kings of Laois. In 845 the fortress or dún on top of the rock was attacked by a Viking army from Dublin, who plundered several other sites in the region. Nothing of this early fortress can be seen today today, but what does survive is one of the most spectacular Anglo-Norman fortifications in the country. The castle keep or hall located on the summit of the rock may have been built about 1200 by Meiler fitz Henry. The courtyard area around the castle was defended by a curtain wall that follows the cliff edge of the rock outcrop. This area can only be accessed through a gateway called the barbican that crosses over a rock cut ditch. These outer fortifications were probably built between 1208-1210 by William Marshal the Elder, Lord of Leinster. Around 1320, Dunamase was attacked and captured by local Gaelic forces under the command of Leysagh O’More. The castle appears to have been abandoned in the second half of the 14th century. Dunamase was reused during the Irish Confederate Wars of the 1640s and large parts of the castle were demolished by Cromwellian troops after a siege in 1650. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-7.210690585,53.03188827,4326
76982,KK04801,KK019-026078-,"Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny City","A 12th century castle remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive parklands which was the principal seat of the Butler family, Marquesses and Dukes of Ormonde. Due to major restoration works, the central block now includes a library, drawing room, and bedrooms decorated in 1830's splendour, as well as the beautiful Long Gallery. A suite of former servant's rooms is the Butler Art Gallery, which mounts frequently changing exhibitions of contemporary art. The Parade Tower is the Castle's conference venue. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.24921928,52.65040353,4326
78906,LE00485,LE010-037001-,"Parke's Castle, County Leitrim","A restored plantation castle of the early 17th century, picturesquely situated on the shores of Lough Gill, once the home of Robert Parke and his family. The Courtyard grounds contain evidence of an earlier 16th century Tower House structure once owned by Sir Brian O'Rourke who subsequently was executed at Tyburn, London in 1591. The Castle has been restored using Irish oak and traditional craftsmenship. Access for visitors with disabilities to ground floor. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.334565529,54.26472166,4326
79277,LE00718,LE014-004001-,"Creevelea Friary, County Leitrim","Creevylea Franciscan Friary overlooks the lovely River Bonet, on the outskirts of Dromahair village. The friary was founded for the Observant Order of Friars by Owen O’Rourke and his wife Margaret O’Brien in 1508, making it the last medieval monastery to be established in Ireland. The friary consists of a church, cloister and a number of domestic buildings. The church has a nave, chancel, tower and south transept. The cloister is relatively intact and on one of the pillars is a carving of St. Francis. On the eastern side of the cloister there are three rooms including a sacristy. In the north wing there is a refectory and kitchen. The upper floors would have housed the dormitories of the friars. The friary was accidentally burned in 1536 and suppressed five years later. However, it continued in use for several years, but by 1590, Sir Richard Bingham, Governor of Connaught, burned its woodwork and used the buildings for stables. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-8.309784832,54.23116372,4326
82370,LF01364,LF022-058001-,"Corlea Trackway, County Longford","The centre interprets an Iron Age bog road that was built in the year 148 B.C. across the boglands of Longford, close to the River Shannon. The oak road is the largest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe and was excavated by Professor Barry Raftery of University College Dublin. Inside the interpretive centre, an eighteen-metre stretch of the preserved trackway is on permanent display in a hall specially designed to preserve the ancient wooden structure. Bord na Móna and the Office of Public Works have carried out conservation work on the surrounding bog to ensure that it remains wet and that the buried road remains preserved. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.845718359,53.61258365,4326
84237,LH00210,LH004-074----,"Proleek Megalithic Tombs, County Louth","Located to the south-west of the Cooley Mountains near the lower slopes of Black Mountain, Proleek portal tomb is one of the best-known and most iconic megalithic tombs in Ireland. The tomb comprises three upright stones supporting an impressively large capstone delicately poised more than 2m above the ground and reputed to weigh as much as 40 tonnes. The tomb is classified as a portal tomb on account of the two large, upright stones forming a portal or entrance, which faces north-west. In its original condition the tomb may have been surrounded or partially surrounded by a stone mound or cairn, of which there is now no trace. Constructed over 5,000 years ago in the Neolithic period, it is likely that the tomb contains burials and cremated remains of members of the earliest farming communities on the Cooley Peninsula. In more recent times the Proleek tomb was known locally as the ‘Giant’s Load’, allegedly on account of the similarity of its silhouette to a man stooped over from carrying a large load on his back. The small stones lying on the capstone relate to a local tradition that if you successfully land three stones on top you will be married before the end of the year! Nearby are the remains of another megalithic tomb classified as a wedge tomb. Dating from the late Neolithic/early Bronze Age period, c. 4000 years ago, the Proleek wedge tomb is one of only two known examples in Co. Louth. Wedge tombs are so called on account of their characteristic shape; in plan the long burial chamber or gallery narrows from front to rear, while in profile the tomb slopes downwards from front to rear. In its original state the tomb would have been covered with a series of roofstones. Only one roofstone now remains, covering the eastern end of the tomb. The tomb is aligned roughly west-east, with a large stone closing the entrance at the west. There are indications that originally there may have been a stone façade at the western end, flanking either side of the entrance, but today only one stone survives. It is likely that the tomb would have been covered or partially covered with a mound of stones, but there is no trace of this today. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.348251619,54.03718746,4326
85323,LH01856,LH023-007002-,"Mellifont Abbey, County Louth","The first Cistercian monastery in Ireland founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh, its most unusual feature is the octagonal Lavabo c. 1200. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition on the work of masons in the Middle Ages with fine examples of their craft on display. Access to site by stone stairway. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.466358356,53.74230402,4326
90994,LI05761,LI011-092006-,"Askeaton Friary, County Limerick","Askeaton Friary is situated on the banks of the River Deel and was probably founded by the fourth Earl of Desmond, who was known as Gerald ‘the poet’, sometime around 1400. The friary was originally founded for the Conventual Franciscans, however, in 1497 the friary converted to the Observant Order of Franciscans. The early 15th century church consists of the nave, chancel and north transept. The chancel has a simple five-light traceried east window. Most Franciscan friaries had their cloisters located to north of the church, whereas the cloister at Askeaton is unusual in that it was built to the south. The cloister is one of the finest examples surviving in Ireland and has a number of unusual features, including a sundial and a carving of St. Francis with stigmata. Along one side of the cloister is the former kitchen of the friary, with an intact fireplace and oven. Also attached to the cloister is a fine example of a refectory where the friars had their meals. The friary was plundered by Sir Nicholas Malby, Governor of Connaught in 1579 who came to assist in quashing a rebellion in Limerick. The friary was subsequently revived and was used by the friars as late as 1714. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-8.975373787,52.60381692,4326
91197,LI05907,LI021-032003-,"Adare Castle, County Limerick","Adare is regarded as a fine example of the medieval fortified castle in Ireland and is one of a number of outstanding castles situated in County Limerick. It is sited on the north bank of the River Maigue in a strategic position on a substantial earlier ringwork where it was able to control traffic on the river. It was an important stronghold of the Earls of Desmond. A strong, square keep forms the defensive core of the castle that stands within a walled ward surrounded by a moat. Beside the river is the great hall, with early 13th century windows looking out on to the river, and nearby is a kitchen and a bakery. A major programme of conservation and restoration works has been completed and access to the site is available by Guided tour Access to Adare Castle is managed in partnership with the Adare Heritage Centre located at Main Street, Adare. Guided tours to Adare Castle operate from the Adare Heritage Centre bymeans of a shuttle bus service to and from the castle. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.782220609,52.56950352,4326
91570,LI06991,LI036-067002-,"Desmond Hall, Newcastle West, County Limerick","West Limerick preserves many of Ireland's surviving spacious medieval halls. The Desmond Banqueting Hall is an imposing two-storey structure and was used by the Earls of Desmond for banqueting and entertainment. The Hall, vaulted lower chamber and adjoining tower were all constructed during the 15th century (the hall and chamber were built on the remains of a 13th century structure of similar size). Its restored medieval features include and oak musicians' gallery and a limestone hooded fireplace. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-9.06108358,52.45006761,4326
94130,MA03504,MA067-014001-,"Burrishoole Friary, County Mayo","On the shores of Clew Bay near Newport are the ruins of Burrishoole Abbey, a Dominican Friary dedicated to St. Mary and founded by Richard de Burgo in 1470. Richard entered the order himself and lived there until his death in 1473. In 1580 the abbey was fortified and garrisoned by Sir Nicholas Malby, Governor of Connaught. The ruins consist of a church, south transept and the remains of a cloister. At the division of the nave and chancel is a tower, in the vault of which can be seen two holes for the ropes of the bells. At the east end of the chancel is a fine tracery window. At the apex of the window on the outside is the carved head of an abbot. The outer wall of the cloister survives along the north and west, and has several gun loops from the time the abbey was fortified by Sir Nicholas Malby. In the south transept is the altar tomb of David Kelly, who died in 1623, and his wife Annabel Barrett. In the nave is the grave of Father Manus Sweeney who was hanged for his part in the 1798 rebellion. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-9.572376998,53.89888087,4326
95102,MA00119,MA006-032002-,"Céide Fields, County Mayo","Beneath the wild boglands of North Mayo lies the Céide Fields, the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world, consisting of field systems, dwelling areas and megalithic tombs. The stone walled fields, extending over thousands of acres are almost 6,000 years old, the oldest known in the world. They are covered by a natural blanket bog with it's own unique vegetation and wildlife. The Visitor Centre has won several awards, including the Gold Medal for architecture. It is located beside some of the most spectacular cliffs and rock formations in Ireland and a viewing platform is positioned on the edge of the 110m high cliff. Visitors are advised to wear weather protective clothing and footwear suitable for walking on uneven terrain. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-9.458321898,54.29710134,4326
97255,MA05192,MA087-031001-,"Murrisk Friary, County Mayo","Murrisk Abbey is beautifully situated on the shores of Clew Bay and in the shadow of the majestic Croagh Patrick. The abbey was founded about 1456 by the Augustinian friars because ‘the inhabitants of those parts have not hitherto been instructed in the faith’. The land was granted to the friars by Hugh O’Malley, a local Gaelic chieftain. The ruins consist of an L-shaped building, representing the church, sacristy and chapter room where the Friars met to discuss business and read daily the chapter of the order’s rule. The church is long and narrow, typical of Augustinian churches. There is a fine east window, with carved human heads on the wall outside. There are a number of fine windows in the south wall, which is crowned with battlements, suggesting that the building was partly fortified. The spring of an elaborate ribbed vault is all that survives today of a tower at west end of the church. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-9.639536321,53.78196537,4326
101331,ME01387,ME031-026----,"Bective Abbey, County Meath","Bective Abbey overlooking the legendary River Boyne is the oldest Cistercian foundation in Meath and the second oldest in Ireland. It was founded in 1147 with an endowment from Murchad Ua Máel Sechnaill, who ruled over the kingdom of Meath from 1106 to 1153. Bective Abbey incorporates three building phases in the history of the building. Firstly there are the church and conventual buildings constructed in the late 12th century. In the 15th century the abbey was rebuilt, and after the abbey was dissolved in the 16th century the building was converted into a Tudor mansion. In the cloister is the only known carving of St Bernard of Clairvaux, founder of the Cistercian Order. Ongoing research excavations within the precinct of the abbey have uncovered the remains of a medieval barn as well as the monk’s garden. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.702769434,53.58258206,4326
101382,ME02200,ME015-012004-,"Loughcrew Megalithic Cemetery, County Meath","The Loughcrew Cairns, also known as the Hills of the Witch, are a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3000 BC. The tombs are located on three different hills and Cairn T, one of the largest tombs in the complex, is situated on Cairnbane East. Inside this tomb lies a cruciform chamber, a corbelled roof and some of the most beautiful examples of Neolithic art in Ireland. During the Vernal and Autumn Equinox people gather at dawn in Cairn T to watch sunlight enter the chamber and illuminate the inside of the tomb. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.112314874,53.74468657,4326
101889,ME00960,ME019-030001-,"Knowth Passage Tomb Cemetery, County Meath","The great passage tomb cemetery of Knowth, built over 5,000 years ago during the middle of the Neolithic period (around 3200 BC), is one of a number of monuments which, together with the nearby passage tombs of Newgrange and Dowth, form part of the ‘Brú na Bóinne’ UNESCO World Heritage Site. This complex is among the largest and most important prehistoric sites in Europe. Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre interprets the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. The extensive exhibition includes a full scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well as a full model of one of the smaller tombs at Knowth. All admission to Newgrange and Knowth is through the Visitor Centre, there is no direct access to these monuments. Visitors are brought from the Visitor Centre to the monuments by shuttle bus. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.491465142,53.70120928,4326
101904,ME00980,ME019-045----,"Newgrange Passage Tomb, County Meath","The great passage tomb mound of Newgrange built over 5,000 years ago during the middle of the Neolithic period (around 3200 BC) is one of a number of monuments which, together with the nearby passage tombs of Knowth and Dowth, form part of the ‘Brú na Bóinne’ UNESCO World Heritage Site. This complex is among the largest and most important prehistoric sites in Europe. Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre interprets the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. The extensive exhibition includes a full scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well as a full model of one of the smaller tombs at Knowth. All admission to Newgrange and Knowth is through the Visitor Centre, there is no direct access to these monuments. Visitors are brought from the Visitor Centre to the monuments by shuttle bus. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.47564182,53.69481666,4326
102929,ME01634,ME036-048004-,"Trim Castle, County Meath","Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter. Hugh de Lacy was granted the Liberty of Meath by King Henry II in 1172 in an attempt to curb the expansionist policies of Richard de Clare, (Strongbow). Construction of the massive three storied Keep, the central stronghold of the castle, was begun c. 1176 on the site of an earlier wooden fortress. This massive twenty-sided tower, which is cruciform in shape, was protected by a ditch, curtain wall and moat. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.789797774,53.55432173,4326
103637,ME01516,ME032-047003-,"Skreen Church, County Meath","Standing tall and proud on the summit of Skreen Hill, overlooking the more famous Hill of Tara, is the site of an ancient church associated with St Columba. From the hill there are spectacular views of the plains of the ancient kingdom of Meath. In the 1170s the lands at Skreen were granted to Adam de Feypo, an Anglo-Norman knight originally from Herefordshire. His brother Thomas joined the Cistercian Abbey of St Mary’s in Dublin, and in 1185 Adam granted the church at Skreen to St Mary’s. Adam de Feypo died about 1190 and was buried in St Mary’s Abbey. Little is known of the former Columban church at Skreen, and what survive today are the remains of a large medieval parish church. The most conspicuous feature is the massive bell tower at the west end of the large church. Above the south doorway is a carving of a bishop that probably dates to the 14th century. In the graveyard is a medieval stone cross featuring the crucifixion. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.563119822,53.58594722,4326
104390,ME02621,ME031-033075-,"Hill of Tara, County Meath","Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there. Tara was at the height of its power as a political and religious centre in the early centuries after Christ. Attractions include an audio-visual show and guided tours of the site. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.61021355,53.58045511,4326
105227,MO00242,MO011-010001-,"Abbey Church, Clones, County Monaghan","Abbey Church is constructed from finely cut blocks of sandstone, and a round headed window in the south wall indicates that the church can be dated to the middle of the 12th century. On the outer face of the north wall of the church is an unusual carving of a ringed cross. It is believed that the church was built for the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular around 1150. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-7.231043413,54.17804206,4326
105228,MO00243,MO011-010002-,"Clones Round Tower and Sarcophagus, County Monaghan","This majestic round tower is situated in a graveyard that represents the core of the original church site founded by St Tighearnach. There is no longer any trace of an early church in the graveyard. The door of the tower faces east, probably in the direction of where a contemporary church formerly stood. The tower stands 23m high and is almost complete, except for its roof. Also in the graveyard is a fine example of a stone shrine or sarcophagus carved into the shape of an early Irish church. At one end are the faint remains of a figure wearing a mitre, probably intended to represent St Tighearnach himself. The sarcophagus was probably carved in the 12th century and intended to mark the grave of St Tighearnach, and was probably a stone copy of a metal shrine. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-7.232980256,54.177677,4326
105231,MO00246,MO011-010005-,"Clones High Cross, County Monaghan","The town of Clones owes its origins to an ancient church founded here by St Tighearnach who reputed to have been baptised by St Brigid at Kildare. Apparently St Tighearnach (d. 550) was granted these lands by a swineherd. Clones was the principal ecclesiastical site in the ancient territory of Dartraighe. In 836 many churches in the region, including Clones, were raided by the Vikings. In 850 a man by the name of Cairell, who was the son of a local king, was killed in front of the door of the oratory of Tighearnach at Clones. In 1010 Flaitbhertach Ua Cethenen, described as ‘a distinguished bishop’ was mortally wounded by the men of the neighbouring territory of Breifne, and afterwards died in his own church at Clones. The remains at Clones consist of a round tower, a 12th century sarcophagus, a decorated high cross known as the Market Cross in the Diamond and St Peter and Paul’s church. The cross has stood in its present form for several centuries at its present location in the Diamond, the old market square of the town. In fact, this cross comprises the head and shaft of two different high crosses. The north face of the cross is decorated with biblical depictions of the Adoration of the Magi, the wedding feast of Cana and the multiplication of loaves and fishes. On the cross head is the Crucifixion. On the south face the scenes include the Adam and Eve under the arching apple tree, the sacrifice of Isaac and Daniel in the Lion’s Den. On the head of the cross Daniel in the Lion’s Den is depicted again, a further indication that the cross and shaft belong originally to two different crosses. The cross belongs to a small group of crosses found elsewhere in Ulster, namely at Armagh as well as Arboe and Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-7.233008601,54.1794564,4326
106493,OF00108,OF005-004----,"Clonmacnoise, County Offaly","An Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe. The original high crosses and a selection of graveslabs are on display in the visitor centre. The long and varied history of Clonmacnoise is recounted in an audiovisual presentation shown in the visitor centre. There are also exhibitions that deal with the flora, fauna and landscape of the region. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.985739531,53.32646355,4326
111484,OF04566,OF039-003007-,"Sierkieran Monastic Site, County Offaly","The name Seir Kieran derives from Saighir Chiaráin, meaning ‘the fountain of Ciarán’. The ancient church at Seir Kieran is associated with St Ciarán the elder, who is supposed to have spent 30 years in Rome studying the scriptures. In ancient times the church was a burial place of the kings of the ancient kingdom of Ossory. Today pilgrims continue to carry out stations at St Kieran’s Well and St. Kieran’s Bush & Stone on his feastday (March 5th). Within the graveyard is the base of a 9th century high cross which features carvings of biblical scenes, such as ‘Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden’. Sometime before 1170 Seirkieran became a house of Augustinian canons and shortly after this date the priory church of St. Ciarán was built. The walls of this church form the northern boundary of the graveyard. The foundations of an earlier round tower can be seen on the external northwest angle of the priory ruins. The priory was dissolved in 1552 and sometime later the church was fortified when a small circular gun-tower was added on to the southeast angle. In 1844 the Church of Ireland built the present church, in which are housed a stone cross and some early cross slabs that were found in the graveyard. A sheela na gig from the site is now in the National Museum of Ireland. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-7.793257512,53.07048355,4326
111961,RO00390,RO006-068005-,"Boyle Abbey, County Roscommon","An impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage of the local ruling family, the MacDermotts. Though mutilated during the 17th and 18th centuries when it was used to accommodate a military garrison, Boyle Abbey nevertheless retains its ability to impress the visitor as one of the most formidable of the early Cistercian foundations in Ireland. A restored gatehouse of 16th/17th century houses an exhibition. Restricted access for people with disabilities. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.297019768,53.97378797,4326
112762,RO02407,RO022-057010-,"Rathcroghan, County Roscommon","Hidden within the tranquil scenery of North Co. Roscommon is the Ancient Royal Site of Cruachan (Rathcroghan), a four square mile archaeological complex dating back over 5000 years. The literary home of Queen Meave, the Warrior Queen mentioned in the Ulster Cycle and the main protagonist in the story of the Táin Bó Cuailnge (Cattle Raid of Cooley), Rathcroghan is one of 5 ancient Provincial Royal sites dating back to the Iron Age and played a central part in the ancient history of Ireland. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.304140193,53.80224259,4326
113748,SL01689,SL014-209001-,"Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, County Sligo","This is the largest cemetery of megalithic tombs in Ireland and is also among the country's oldest, with monuments ranging from five and a half thousand to six and a half thousand years old. Archaeologists have recorded over 60 tombs of which 30 are visible. A restored cottage houses an exhibition relating to the site. Access to the tombs may be difficult for people with disabilities. Visitors are advised to wear shoes suitable for walking on uneven terrain. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.519975337,54.25110731,4326
115142,RO04213,RO039-043001-,"Roscommon Castle, County Roscommon","Roscommon Castle was one of the most important royal castles in Ireland during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. It was built to a design similar to contemporary royal castles such as Harlech Castle in Wales. Roscommon Castle was commenced by the Crown in 1269 and was originally occupied by Robert de Ufford, Lord Justice of Ireland. In its early days it was attacked and burned several times by Gaelic forces before construction was completed in 1290. These works included the construction of a curtain wall around the castle and a large twin towered gatehouse. During the 15th century possession moved between various factions of the O’Conor’s. In 1577 the castle was granted to Sir Nicholas Malby (Governor of Connaught), who kept a force of 50 foot soldiers stationed within it. Malby transformed the castle into an imposing, four-storey Renaissance-style house. From 1645 to 1652 the castle was occupied by Confederate Catholics, but was dismantled after surrendering to the Cromwellians. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-8.193043309,53.63545202,4326
115146,RO04239,RO039-055001-,"Roscommon Friary, County Roscommon","Roscommon Friary was founded in 1253 by Felim O’Conor, King of Connaught for the Domincans friars and dedicated to St Mary. The 13th century church consisted of a single long aisle with nave and chancel. This was enlarged in the 15th century with the addition of a northern transept. The church had a central tower which, along with the cloister, no longer survives. The original 13th century lancet windows are still preserved in the south wall of the nave. The original windows at the east and west ends of the church were replaced in the 15th century with larger windows. On his death in 1265 Felim O’Conor was interred in the friary and his tomb was covered by an effigial slab. The effigy was carved in limestone between 1290 and 1300 and is one of only two Irish royal effigies surviving from this period. The effigy is now supported by a later 15th century tomb carved with the figures of eight soldiers in mail armour with swords and pointed helmets. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-8.191830367,53.62472408,4326
124952,SL06839,SL014-065008-,"Sligo Abbey, Sligo","Known locally as the Abbey, this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid - 13th century by Maurice Fitzgerald. The site contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church. This enigmatic friary will inspire and enlighten it's visitors. Access to the site is by stone stairway. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-8.470083098,54.27083798,4326
125978,TN00575,TN012-010007-,"Roscrea Castle and Damer House, County Tipperary","The stone castle consists of a gate tower, curtain walls and two corner towers dating from the 1280s. The castle rooms are furnished and some house exhibitions. Built in the early 18th century in the Queen Anne style, Damer House is an example of pre-Palladian architecture. One of the rooms is furnished in period style. Within the complex, there is a restored mill displaying original St. Cronan's high cross and pillar stone. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.798050309,52.95494915,4326
128719,TS02766,TS075-048001-,"Cahir Castle, Cahir, County Tipperary","Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. It is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River Suir. The castle's attractions include an excellent audio-visual show which informs visitors about the castle. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.927259175,52.37457478,4326
131527,TS01300,TS061-025003-,"Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary","A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions. Access for visitors with disabilities by prior arrangement. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.89049185,52.52005801,4326
133541,TS02647,TS073-011----,"Moorabbey, County Tipperary","In the beautiful Glen of Aherlow, looking out to the stunning Galtee Mountains are the ruins of Moor Abbey. This Franciscan friary was founded in the 13th century by Donnchad Móir Ó Briain, King of Thomond (1210-1242). Historical evidence suggests that in 1471 a new church was constructed at the site, but that the following year it was destroyed by fire. The buildings that survive today date from this period. The church consists of a nave and chancel, separated by a tall bell-tower. In the chancel is a double piscina for washing liturgical vessels. Beside the doorway in the north wall of the chancel is a stoup which contained holy water that would have served the friars entering the church from the sacristy which formerly stood to the north. In 1541 the friary was dissolved and later became the property of John Fitzgerald, brother of the Earl of Desmond. In 1569, during a rebellion led by the Earl of Desmond, the abbey was burned by government soldiers led by Sir Humphrey Gilbert, originally from Devon and a half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh. The following year Fr. Dermot O’Mulrooney and two other friars returned to the friary, but were murdered by government forces. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-8.278126419,52.40240367,4326
134358,TS03427,TS083-019004-,"The Main Guard, Clonmel, County Tipperary","James Butler, Duke of Ormond, built the Main Guard in 1675 as the courthouse for the Palatinate of administrative area of County Tipperary. In 1715, the Palatinate jurisdiction was extinguished. In about 1810, the ground floor, a loggia of open arches, was converted into shops, a basement excavated and additional floors inserted. It has been recently restored to its original form and the open arcade of sandstone columns is once again a feature of the streetscape. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.701412739,52.35301627,4326
134423,TS03488,TS085-004002-,"Ormond Castle, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary","Ormond Castle is the best example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland. It was built by Thomas, the 10th Earl of Ormond in the 1560s. Closely integrated into the manor house are two 15th century towers. It is the country's only major unfortified dwelling from that turbulent period. The state rooms contain some of the finest decorative plasterwork in the country, including plasterwork portraits. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.407124826,52.34530864,4326
134808,TS04353,TS049-062----,"The 'Famine Warhouse 1848', County Tipperary","During the Great Famine the Warhouse was the scene of the 1848 Rebellion. The house exhibits the history of the Famine and mass emigration, the rebellion, high treason trials and penal exile of the Young Ireland leaders in Australia and their escapes to the U.S.A. Here rebels under the leadership of the Protestant aristocrat, William Smith O’Brien, M.P., besieged 47 police who had barricaded themselves into the McCormack farmhouse taking five children hostage. The exhibition places the Famine Rebellion in the context of 1848 as Europe’s Year of Revolutions in France, Germany, Italy, Austria and Hungary. Access to the ground floor for visitors with disabilities. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.522550389,52.61924715,4326
135505,TS04849,TS081-076----,"Swiss Cottage, County Tipperary","A delightful ""cottage orné"" built in the early 1800s by Richard Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall to a design by the famous Regency architect John Nash. Its interior contains a graceful spiral staircase and some elegantly decorated rooms. The wallpaper in the Salon manufactured by the Dufour factory is one of the first commercially produced Parisian wallpapers. Situated on an elevated site with access by stone steps. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.923514677,52.35728769,4326
136924,WA00680,WA009-005001-,"Reginalds Tower, Waterford City","Reginalds Tower is a circular tower, part of the town's defences, built in the beginning of the 13th century, with a second phase in the 15th century. It was also used as a mint, prison and military store. It has been restored and now houses an exhibition. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works and Waterford City Council on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.105393048,52.26046084,4326
139184,WA02766,WA031-040001-,"Dungarvan Castle, County Waterford","The castle consists of a polygonal shell keep with an enclosing curtain wall, a corner tower and a gate tower. The shell keep is the earliest structure, dating from the 12th century. Shell keeps are common in England, but rare in Ireland. Inside the curtain wall is a two storey military barracks, which dates from the first half of the 18th century. The barracks is now restored and houses an informative exhibition on the history of the castle. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-7.616394521,52.08934828,4326
141768,WI01238,WI027-024001-,"Baltinglass Abbey, County Wicklow","Baltinglass Abbey stands on the banks of the River Slaney on the outskirts of the small town of Baltinglass. The abbey was founded in 1148 by the king of Leinster, Diarmait MacMurrough, as a daughter house of the Cistercian Abbey at Mellifont, Co. Louth. What survives at Baltinglass is essentially the church of the abbey. The chancel and the transept at the east end were probably constructed in the early 1150s, whereas the aisled nave with the wonderful piers and arches was probably constructed in the 1160s. The various domestic buildings and the cloister that once formed part of the complex have disappeared. The tower within the building was constructed in the early 19th century. There are many interesting decorative carvings, and the sculptors who carved them appear to have been also responsible for the carvings at another Cistercian abbey at Jerpoint, Co. Kilkenny. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.70966579,52.9439458,4326
142328,WI01878,WI042-019001-,"Aghowle Church, County Wicklow","The ancient church at Aghowle is associated with St Finnian (who died in 549), and he is supposed to have established a church at Aghowle before founding his more famous site at Clonard, Co. Meath. The name Aghowle derives from the Irish Achadh Abhall, meaning ‘field of the apple tree’. According to the Life of St Finnian, the Leinster king Muiredach mac Aengusa gave him a field where an apple tree stood, hence the name by which the church was subsequently known. At the site today there are the remains of a large church built about the middle of the 12th century. The door of the church is in the Romanesque tradition, but its style is unusual and echoes the form of doorways found in earlier Irish churches. There are also two little Romanesque windows at the east end of the church. Near the door of the church stands a granite high cross known as St Finden’s Cross. It is older than the present church ruins and was probably carved in the 10th century. Under the cross is a crude baptismal font, which may be one of the oldest examples in the country. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.620404145,52.76790338,4326
142548,WI02195,WI023-008014-,"Glendalough, County Wicklow","This early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated crosses. The Visitor Centre has an interesting exhibition and an audio-visual show. French, Italian and Spanish guided tours are available all year by advance booking. The Visitor Centre is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities. Access to the graveyard is very difficult for wheelchair users. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.327290743,53.01058316,4326
143028,WI02888,WI028-030----,"The Dwyer McAllister Cottage, County Wicklow","The cottage nestles in the shade of Kaedeen mountain at the top of a grassy lane off the Donard to Rathdangan road in Co. Wicklow. It is a fine example of a traditional thatched cottage built with local stone and whitewashed inside and out. It was from this cottage, in the Winter of 1799, that the famed rebel, Michael Dwyer, fought the encircling British groups and finally made good his escape over the snow covered mountains. The cottage was later destroyed by fire and lay in ruins for almost 150 years. It was restored to its original form as a monument in the late 1940's and again extensively repaired and re-roofed in 1992. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.564511279,52.96209114,4326
143229,WM00205,WM004-035010-,"Fore, County Westmeath","Fore is situated in a marshy valley and takes its name from the Irish word fobhair, meaning a spring or a well. The earliest church at Fore was founded by St. Féichín around AD 630. St. Féichín is said to have died during a great plague in 665 after having fasted against the plague. Fore was granted to Hugh de Lacy as part of the liberty of Meath in 1172 and about 1180 he built a motte and bailey castle, which is located near the modern village. About this time a Benedictine priory was established in the valley. The remains at Fore consist of St Feichin’s Church, the Benedictine Priory, two medieval gate ways, two holy wells, St Mary’s medieval parish church, a mausoleum known as the Anchorite’s Cell and a number of 17th century crosses. St. Feichin’s Church St. Feichín’s Church is a stone church built on the site of the monastery founded by St. Feichín. It is recorded that a church here was burnt down in 816. The surviving remains consist of a nave and chancel building. The nave, with its projecting side walls, is the oldest part of the church and was probably built in the late 10th or early 11th century. It boasts an impressive doorway at the west end. The massive lintel over the door features an encircled equal-armed cross. At the beginning of the 13th century a chancel was added and a beautiful pointed chancel arch was inserted into the gable of the older church. The original window of the chancel was replaced by a smaller window in the 15th century. Also within the church is a medieval font and within the surrounding graveyard is a plain high cross. The Benedictine Priory of St. Taurin and St. Feichín Sometimes called Fore Abbey, this is one of only a small number of Benedictine Priories in Ireland. It was founded between 1180 and 1186 by Hugh de Lacy, and was a daughter house of the monastery of St. Taurin at Évreux in Normandy, France. Over the years many of the priors and monks who served here were originally from France. However, in 1448 an act of parliament broke the links with the French mother house and Fore became an independent priory. The priory was eventually suppressed in 1539. The narrow church of the priory was built in the 13th century and features a three-light window at the east end. In the 15th century a four-storey residential tower was added at the west end of the church. Another tower was also constructed over the sacristy. To the south of the church is the cloister, around which are arranged buildings such as the kitchen, refectory, chapter room and dormitories. Near the priory and built into the side of the hill known as Knocknamonaster are the remains of a circular dovecot or columbarium. Other monuments Overlooking St. Feichín’s Church is a building known as the Anchorite’s Cell. This consists of a 19th century mausoleum of the Grenville-Nugent family. However, the tower attached to the mausoleum is 15th century in date, so the site must be earlier. Between St. Feichín’s Church and the Benedictine Priory are two holy wells (Tobernacogany and Doaghfeighin) and the remains of what appears to be a medieval water mill. In the 13th century a small borough or town was established at Fore. By the 15th century the town was essentially an Anglo-Norman colony in the midst of Gaelic controlled lands. During this time Fore was repeatedly attacked and as a result the population constructed the two defensive gates that survive today. The present village is a remnant of the medieval town, and within the village are the remains of St Mary’s medieval parish church and several stone wayside crosses that are believed to date to the 17th century. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. ",-7.227161055,53.68391484,4326
145058,WX00504,WX015-003001-,"Ferns Castle, County Wexford","It is believed that in the middle of the 12th century a castle built by Diarmait MacMurrough stood on the site of the present stone castle. In the 1170s a new castle was built at the site by the sons of Maurice Fitzgerald, but all trace of this castle has disappeared. It was probably replaced entirely by the stone castle that stands on the site today. About 1224 the present stone castle at Ferns was completed by Earl William Marshal the younger, Lord of Leinster, and in the early years was the stronghold of the Marshal family. Today much of the original castle has disappeared, but it is clear from what remains that this was a very substantial and imposing castle for its time. The castle consisted of a large rectangular block with round corner towers at each of the four angles. Two of these towers survive today, and in the eastern one is a finely preserved chapel for the former residents of the castle. Originally the castle was surrounded by a large moat, large sections of which were cut through solid rock. Ferns Castle is one of a number of historic sites in Ferns. Others include St. Mary's, a 12th century Augustinian Priory; the remains of a 13th century cathedral, part of which is incorporated into the present Church of Ireland Church; St. Peter's, a small nave and chancel church; and some High Crosses and parts of crosses, which stand in the cathedral grounds. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.499263084,52.5907833,4326
145060,WX00506,WX015-003003-,"Ferns Cathedral and High Crosses, County Wexford","The earliest cathedral was built here at the beginning of the 13th century by John St John, Bishop of Ferns between 1223-1243. The principal remains consist of fragments of the two side walls of the chancel of the 13th century cathedral, which was quite unusual in having a series of closely set windows. Much of the original cathedral has been lost or incorporated into the present Church of Ireland cathedral (St Edan’s, built in 1817), which also houses a wonderful effigy tomb. The tomb features a bishop wearing a mitre and holding a crozier. His head rests on a cushion and a dog is placed at his feet. It is believed that this is the tomb of Bishop John St John who died in 1243. High Crosses - In the ground of the medieval and Church of Ireland cathedrals are three plain granite crosses and a cross slab that testify to the earlier origins of Ferns. Diarmait MacMurrough reputedly died at Ferns in 1171 and the broken fragment of a decorated high cross in the graveyard is said to mark his grave. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.492795688,52.59000002,4326
145061,WX00507,WX015-003004-,"Ferns Abbey, County Wexford","In 1162, a new Augustinian monastery was founded at Ferns by Diarmait MacMurrough. Only parts of the church and the vaulted chancel survive today. Behind the chancel is the small sacristy where vestments and sacred vessels were kept. A stairs in the sacristy rises to the sacristan’s room on the first floor. The most unusual feature is the belfry tower at the west end of the church. The tower has a square base, however the upper part of the tower is round and more in keeping with round towers found at several other church sites. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.491691121,52.58950056,4326
145062,WX00508,WX015-003005-,"St. Peter's Church, Ferns, County Wexford","This curious church has a number of early features; however it appears that it was actually constructed towards the end of the 16th century. There are two windows that most likely originally formed part of the 13th century cathedral nearby and have been reused in this building. There are also the remains of an even older Romanesque window, from the mid-12th century within the church that may have originally formed part of St Mary’s Abbey near the cathedral. It appears then that this church is a relatively late building that was constructed by recycling parts of older churches at Ferns. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.",-6.490515727,52.59192157,4326
146546,WX02242,WX044-009001-,"Ballyhack Castle, County Wexford","Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. The castle, a large tower house, is thought to have been built c. 1450 by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John, one of the two great military orders founded at the beginning of the 12th century at the time of the Crusades. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.967429412,52.2459233,4326
146626,WX02328,WX045-027001-,"Tintern Abbey, County Wexford","A Cistercian abbey, founded c. 1200 by William, the Earl Marshall, and named after Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister. It was partly converted into living quarters after 1541, and further adapted over the centuries. The Abbey was occupied by the Colclough family from the 16th century until 1960s. This national monument is managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For details of visitor services, accessibility and opening hours at this site please click here. To access further details and see other monuments in this area click here. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users. ",-6.837928819,52.2369709,4326