Glendalough
There are but scant remains of St Kieran's Church, the smallest at the Glendalough monastic site. It's to the east of St Mary's Church.
Must-see attractions in Ireland
The West Cork Coast
This small museum has exhibits on the island’s history and culture, and fine views north across the water to Mizen Head. It's 1km east of the ferry…
Ring of Kerry
The atmospheric – and decidedly dangerous-looking – ivy-strangled remains of 16th-century Ballycarbery Castle stand amid green pastures 3km northwest of…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
The richly decorated 19th-century St Patrick's Cathedral was modelled on King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England. Hours can vary depending on services…
County Sligo
Erected in 1989, this abstract statue of Yeats – with broken glasses – in front of the 1863 Ulster Bank (a building he admired) is the source of much…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Craftsmanship shines at St Joseph's Catholic Church, with 10 windows designed by Harry Clarke, Ireland's most renowned stained-glass artist. Opening hours…
Limerick City
The Treaty Stone marks the spot on the west bank of the River Shannon where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691, guaranteeing religious freedom for…
County Tipperary
Resembling a rook piece in a chess set and surrounded by cawing crows, this fine round tower dates from the 13th century and was once the seat of the…
County Clare
Rotating exhibitions from local and international artists are displayed over two floors of these studios, which are located in a renovated 19th-century…
Glendalough
In the green area just south of the Upper Lake car park is a large circular wall thought to be the remains of an early Christian stone fort (caher).
County Waterford
Housed in a whitewashed, black-trimmed stone building dating from the 17th century, these light, airy galleries showcase contemporary art by local artists.
Cork City
Overlooking a small public square, Red Abbey Tower is Cork's only surviving medieval building, and all that remains of a 14th-century Augustinian priory.
County Clare
St Senan’s Catholic church has a lovely rose window as well as four stained-glass windows by well-known early-20th-century artist Harry Clarke.
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Off Dundalk St are the wonderfully preserved remains of a Dominican friary, built around 1305 and later used as a storehouse by oyster fishermen.
Southwestern Donegal
Set in the old town courthouse, this volunteer-run centre traces the story of Donegal tweed, from sheep shearing to dye production and weaving.
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
The centre of St Stephen's Green has a sensory garden for the blind, with signs in Braille and aromatic shrubs and plants that can be handled.
Kilkenny City
This substantial tower house, dating from around 1500, once formed part of the city's defences, protecting the approach from the east.
Aran Islands
Probably built around 900 AD, Dún Eoghanachta has one towering circular wall that's 5m high, nearly 5m thick and 30m in diameter.
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Imposing statue of Anglo-Irish novelist and playwright Oliver Goldsmith (1728–74), who wrote The Vicar of Wakefield.
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
This tiny 15th-century tower house once belonged to a wealthy landowner. Pick up the key from the first house to its right.
Dublin
The angled, tube-like Convention Centre was designed by Kevin Roche in 2011. It looks its best at night, when it is lit up.
Connemara
The interior of this small, charming church 300m east of the pier is illuminated by the soft light of its stained glass.
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
The 13th-century Butter Gate, just northwest of Millmount, has a distinctive tower and an arched passageway.
Charles Stewart Parnell Statue
North of the Liffey
An imposing statue of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846–91), Home Rule advocate and victim of Irish morality.
Replica Cross of the Scriptures (King Flann's Cross)
The Midlands
See the original inside the Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre.
Dublin
The People's Garden dates from 1864 and is made up of 9 hectares of Victorian-era horticulture.
County Dublin
These are the ruins of a castle built by the monks of Dublin's St Mary's Abbey in around 1150.
County Waterford
In the middle of Waterford's waterfront stands an 1860s clock tower, a famous local landmark.
County Tipperary
This charming Clonmel street is lined with picturesque Georgian terraces dating from 1820.
County Waterford
Beach Tower, at the top of Jenkin's Lane, is a crumbling fragment of the old city wall.
Aran Islands
On the eastern coastline, look out for the 8th-century Cill Cheannannach church ruins.
County Waterford
Waterford's stately City Hall (1788) was designed by local architect John Roberts.
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
The photogenic Tholsel is the only surviving gate to the original town.
Temple Bar
The Friends' Meeting House holds regular Quaker meetings for worship.
