Brownshill Portal DolmenThe granite capstone here weighs over a hundred tonnes, and it has been sitting in this field 3km east of Carlow town since the neolithic.Brownshill Portal DolmenThe granite capstone here weighs over a hundred tonnes, and it has been sitting in this field 3km east of Carlow town since the neolithic.
Cavan Burren ParkLimestone upland under Cuilcagh with tombs, old walls and glacial boulders on it, laid out on four trails from the visitor centre.
Cohaw Court TombA neolithic double court tomb with five chambers in a row, in a field on the R181 southeast of Cootehill.Leinster
Carlow5 places
Brownshill Portal DolmenMegalithic tomb · Carlow townThe granite capstone here weighs over a hundred tonnes, and it has been sitting in this field 3km east of Carlow town since the neolithic.- Aghade Holed StoneMegalithic tomb · TullowThe standing stone in this field near Aghade has a hole bored clean through it, a few kilometres south of Tullow.
- Baunogenasraid Burial MoundMegalithic tomb · BagenalstownDiggers opened this bronze age burial mound near Bagenalstown in the 1970s and found a stone lined grave inside it.
Dublin2 places
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- Huguenot CemeteryAncient site · DublinThe Huguenot Cemetery is a small burial ground in the heart of Dublin City and dates back to 1693.
- Old Dublin City WallAncient site · DublinThis section of the Old Dublin City Wall at Cornmarket, in Dublin City, is one of the last visible reminders of the old walls that enclosed the city during the Middle Ages.
Kildare2 places
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- Bodenstown GraveyardAncient site · KildareThe ancient Parish Church of Bodenstown is annually the scene of a political pilgrimage held on the last Sunday in June.
- Kilteel CastleAncient site · KildareThe village of Kilteel lies six miles north of Naas at the foot of the Wicklow mountains.
Kilkenny2 places
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Louth2 places
Meath6 places
NewgrangeMegalithic tomb · DonoreThe passage tomb went up around 3200 BC under a mound above the Boyne. You go in on a guided tour that leaves from the visitor centre.
KnowthMegalithic tomb · DonoreSmaller satellite tombs ring the mound at Knowth, which carries the biggest collection of megalithic art in western Europe.
Loughcrew CairnsMegalithic tomb · OldcastlePassage tombs scattered across the hills west of Oldcastle, up a steep walk from the car park.- DowthMegalithic tomb · DroghedaThird of the great Boyne mounds, and this one is open ground you can walk around at any hour with no ticket.
FourknocksMegalithic tomb · ArdcathThe small passage tomb near Naul has carved stones inside it. You collect the key locally to get in.
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Wexford1 place
Wicklow2 places
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- Black Castle WicklowAncient site · WicklowThe Black Castle ruin stands on a rocky headland over the sea, at the eastern side of the Wicklow town.
- Rathgall Stone FortAncient site · WicklowRathgall Stone Fort is an extensive hillside fortification with 8th century outer walls and later medieval inner walls, in Tullow County Carlow.
Munster
Clare3 places
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- Gleninagh CastleAncient site · ClareGleninagh Castle is an L-shaped tower rom the 16th century.
- Gleninsheen Wedge TombAncient site · ClareGleninsheen Wedge Tomb dates around 2500BC.
Cork10 places
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- Baltimore HarbourAncient site · BaltimoreTake a trip to the large natural harbour of Baltimore Harbour along the coast of West Cork.
- Ballynacarriga CastleAncient site · BandonBallynacurriga Castle is a fine four story castle which is said to be older than 1585.
- Kanturk CastleAncient site · BanteerThe Castle was built for MacDonogh MacCarthy, Lord of Duhallow and was probably started at the end of the sixteenth century.
- Cahervagliar FortAncient site · CoppeenCahervagliar is an earthen ringfort, in Coppeen County Cork.
- Coppinger's CourtAncient site · CorkThe ruins of Coppinger's Court, a four story house, consist of a central block flanked by two fortified square blocks on the east side and with another in the centre of the west side.
- James Fort KinsaleAncient site · CorkLocated opposite Charles Fort, it has a commanding position guarding the small harbour of Kinsale.
- Lough HyneAncient site · CorkOnly 5km southwest of the busy town of Skibbereen, Lough Hyne is Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve.
- Michael Collins BirthplaceAncient site · CorkThe birthplace of Irish revolutionary and chairman of the Provisional Government, Michael Collins.
- O'Donovan's CastleAncient site · CorkCastle Donovan stood amid the rugged grandeur of Mullach Meíse, Doirín-a-Críonaigh and Gleannacloiche in Drimoleague, County Cork.
Kerry9 places
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- Ballycarbery CastleAncient site · CahersiveenThis is the ruin of what was once a magnificent 15th century Castle of MacCarty Mor.
- Minard CastleAncient site · KilmurryMinard Castle is said to have been built by the Knight of Kerry, and it is the largest fortress on the peninsula.
- Kerry CliffsAncient site · PortmageeAscend to the very top of the Kerry Cliffs in County Kerry and lap up incredible views of the Skellig Islands and Puffin Island.
- Bray HeadAncient site · Valentia IslandEmbark on a walk of the Bray Head Loop to enjoy amazing views of the Skellig Islands, the Blasket Islands and the wider Dingle Peninsula before safely descending Bray Head to return to the car park.
- Ballymalis CastleAncient site · KerryA 16th century rectangular tower of four storeys and an attic in the gable.
- Cé Dhún Chaoin (Dunquin Pier)Ancient site · KerryWalk out to Dunquin Pier in County Kerry and enjoy panoramic views of mountain ranges, cliffs and the expanse of the ocean.
- Com an Chiste (Coomakista)Ancient site · KerryReach the summit of Com an Chiste (Coomakista) and soak up remarkable views over the Kenmare River and the surrounding islands.
- Fitzmaurice CastleAncient site · Kerry
- Parkavonear CastleAncient site · KerryIn a field to the south west of the church is a round castle dating from the 13th century.
Limerick1 place
Tipperary2 places
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Waterford2 places
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Connacht
Galway3 places
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- Galway City's Medieval WallsAncient site · Eyre SquareBack in medieval times, Galway City was enclosed by an impressive stone wall, built by the Normans to protect its citizens from external attacks.
- Clifden CastleAncient site · GalwayClifden Castle was built by John d'Arcy in a Gothic Revival style between 1812 and 1815.
- Dún Dúchathair (The Black Fort)Ancient site · GalwayDún Dúchathair, on the south coast of Inis Mór on the Aran Islands in County Galway, is one of the two cliff forts on the island, the other being Dún Aonghasa.
Mayo5 places
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- The Monk's Fishing HouseAncient site · CongLocated on the grounds of 12th century Cong Abbey, County Mayo, is the remains of the Monk's Fishing House, a small, roofless stone building perched right on the River Cong.
- An Fál Mór (Falmore)Ancient site · Mayo
- Deserted Village Achill IslandAncient site · MayoThe Deserted Village Slievemore on Achill Island, in County Mayo, consists of a collection of cottages which seem frozen in time recalling days past and hardships endured.
- Deserted Village Guided TourAncient site · MayoOn the south facing slopes of Slievemore Mountain on Achill Island, County Mayo, lie the remains of over 100 stone cottages spread either side of an ancient road.
Roscommon1 place
Sligo5 places
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- Carrowkeel Megalithic SiteAncient site · CastlebaldwinThe Carrowkeel Megalithic Site is found near the village of Castlebaldwin in County Sligo.
- Nolan's CastleAncient site · EnniscroneNolan's Castle, also known as Enniscrone Castle is located in Enniscrone, County Sligo and is an example of an early 17th Century, semi fortified house.
- Easky PierAncient site · SligoLook out at scenic views of Slieve League, Benbulbin Mountain and the wider Atlantic from the windswept cobbled path that is Easky Pier.
- Roslee CastleAncient site · SligoRoslee Castle sits beside the pier at Easkey and is a well known feature along the north coast of County Sligo.
Ulster
Cavan2 places
Cavan Burren ParkMegalithic tomb · BlacklionLimestone upland under Cuilcagh with tombs, old walls and glacial boulders on it, laid out on four trails from the visitor centre.
Cohaw Court TombMegalithic tomb · CootehillA neolithic double court tomb with five chambers in a row, in a field on the R181 southeast of Cootehill.
