Places to visit
Ailwee Cave
Aillwee Cave is so much more than just a cave. It is an introduction to the geology of the Burren.
www.aillweecave.ie
Askeaton
Askeaton, is one of Ireland's oldest towns, it is steeped in history and tradition. built on the banks of the river Deel, it lies about two miles upstream of the Shannon Estuary. The town gets its name from the ancient Irish "Eas Geiphtine", "Eas" being the Irish for waterfall and "Geiphtine", The name of a tribe that lived on the waterfall, as far back as pre-Christian times. The fort of Geiphtine was reserved to the kings of Cashel, in the fifth century. the "Annals of Inisfallen" record the building of the castle in 1199. Throughout the town there are some very interesting old buildings including,the Knights Templar Tower built in 1298 and the Franciscan Friary 1389. Askeaton today still looks like a medieval town, the center piece being the bridge which date's back to the 15th century.
Askeaton heritage town
Burren College of Art
This college is situated in the grounds of a 16th century castle in the stunning Burren landscape on Ireland's remote Atlantic coast, makes this education unique in the world.
www.burrencollege.ie
Burren Smoke House
Delectable smoked salmon is produced here
www.burrensmokehouse.ie
Castles of Ireland
Information on all the castles in Ireland
www.castlesireland.com
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's top visitor sites. Looming over County Clare's west coast, the Cliffs stretch for 8 kilometres and stand 214 metres over the waters of the Atlantic ocean.
www.cliffsofmoher.ie
Doolin Cave
Visit one of the largest free hanging stalactities in the world and the longest stalactite in the Northern Hemisphere.
www.doolincave.ie
Doolin Crafts
Galway Tourism
Everything to do and see in and around the hustle and bustle of beautiful Galway.
Galway Tourism
Houses, Castles & Gardens
Welcome to the Houses, Castles and Gardens of Ireland website. Journey through the tapestry of Irish history, cultural heritage and rich tradition. See Irish architecture at its finest, great Georgian buildings of the 18th century, Palladian-style houses, country manors, gothic revival houses of the Victorian era.
Explore the mystery of early barbican towers and castle strongholds. Discover their hidden secrets. Experience the glory of internationally renowned gardens and indulge your senses in rare and beautiful botanical treasures. Stroll amongst formal 17th century gardens, landscape parkland of the 18th century, kitchen gardens and 20th century cottage gardens. Enjoy the river and forest walks, majestic arboreta and rustic wilderness. A number of members welcome overnight guests providing luxurious accommodation and fine dining. Unique properties and horticultural gems come visit and experience historic and contemporary Ireland.
Houses, Castles & Gardens
Irelands Islands
Rugged, Wild and Beautiful
Ireland's islands are as diverse as they are abundant, their craggy shores, dramatic beaches and ancient history protecting some of Ireland's strongest cultural traditions today..
Irelands Islands
Leisure World
Aquatic centre
www.leisureworld.ie
Muckross House & Gardens
Situated in Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Gardens are among the most popular of Irish visitor attractions.
Queen Victoria paid a visit here, to the Herbert family, in 1861. The House was later owned, in turn, by Lord Ardilaun (of the Guinness family) and by the Bourn Vincents. Today, many of the rooms in this magnificent mansion have been restored to their original Victorian splendour.
Between the months of April and July, Muckross Gardens are spectacularly adorned with the red and pink flowers of mature Rhododendrons. Other garden features include a Sunken Garden, a Rock Garden and a Stream Garden. An Arboretum, containing many trees from the Southern Hemisphere, was established here in 1972.
Muckross House & Gardens
Shannon Region Historical sites
Shannon Heritage have seven day visitor attractions and they bring the visitor into the magic and mystery of the Prehistoric
Celtic Viking Anglo-Norman and Native Irish Ancestries.
Shannon Region Historical sites
The burren Centre
Learn all about the Burren and its fascinating flora and fauna
www.theburrencentre.ie
Vandeleur Walled Garden
Once the forgotten garden of Kilrush House, home to the Vandeleur landlords, this garden has been redesigned for the 21st Century around the old path system. Beautifully constructed old stonewalls still surround the garden and it specialises in many unusual and tender plants that thrive in the area's uniquely western latitude microclimate.
Vandeleur Walled Garden
