- Belvedere opened to the public in early 2000 following a multi-million pound restoration project involving ERDF funding, the Irish Tourist Board and Westmeath County Council. The Belvedere story is one which is steeped in scandal and provides rich opportunities to capture the visitors imagination. The Estate comprises of 160 acres of parkland with 6kms of magnificent woodland and lakeshore walks. Read more…
- Visitors can have a guided tour of the House and/or walk in the Gardens during the open season. It is a superb venue for corporate, private and cultural event hire. Killruddery is renowned as a location for internationally successful film productions such as The Tudors, My Left Foot, Far and Away and Becoming Jane. Killruddery Arts Ltd organises cultural events Read more…
- The area is rich in heritage dating back over 3,000 years while the town itself is over 800 years old . Millmount Fort is without doubt one of the most dominant features of Drogheda, sited as it is atop its great mound, and clearly visible from most parts of the town and the surrounding areas. It is the oldest surviving Read more…
- Nestled in the charming village of Blarney is one of Cork’s greatest treasures. Built nearly 600 years ago, Blarney Castle is known the world over for the famous stone that has been a must see attraction for any visitor to Ireland over the past 200 years! In 2006, the Discovery Channel listed kissing the Blarney Stone amongst its 99 things Read more…
- With a changing calendar of events and exhibitions and over 170 interactive exhibits in four dynamic exhibition areas – START, GO, SEE and DO – W5 really is a great day out for ALL the family! Read more…
- Our work is driven by a passionate belief that we all have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment. Bird populations reflect the health of the planet on which our future depends. The need for an effective bird conservation organisation has never been greater. Climate change, agricultural intensification, expansion of urban areas and transport infrastructure, and over-exploitation of our Read more…
- he site and 15 mile of footpaths along the Causeway Coastline are owned and maintained by the National Trust who work in close co-operation with Moyle District Council who manage the Visitor Centre and Car Park Facilities. Moyle District Council’s Causeway Visitor Centre is open daily all year round and located on the cliff top 1 km from the site. Read more…
- Through Patrick’s own words a light is shone on the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and its development through his mission. A series of interactive displays allow visitors to explore how Patrick’s legacy developed in early Christian times and reveal the fabulous artwork and metalwork which was produced during this Golden Age. The exhibition also examines the major impact of Read more…
- Known as “the Augusta of Europe”, the parkland in Druids Glen golf courses Wicklow, was designed by Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock, opened in 1995 and was the Home of the Irish Open in 1996, ’97, ’98 and ’99, with Colin Montgomerie winning twice, before losing a playoff to David Carter in 1998. In 1999, Sergio Garcia won his first Read more…
- Presenting a challenging par 70, our golf course sweeps along the rugged and picturesque Donegal Bay coastline with a mixture of dunes and undulating terrain making up our 18 holes. With endless views of the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the magnificent Dartry Mountains to the east, you are blessed with 360 degree superb panoramic views no matter what Read more…