Here is a list of useful iconic bridges in Ireland that all have a story behind them! O’Connell Bridge, Dublin At the very hub of the city, O’Connell Bridge, formerly Carlisle Bridge, was built in 1790 as one of the links in the Wide Streets Commissioners’ plan to connect north and south with a great axial route. The plan was completed when Westmoreland Street was driven through to College Green a few years later. In 1880 the bridge was widened and is now famous for being about as broad as …
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Read on for more information about towns in Ireland: Tuam, Co.Galway Established by St. Jarlath at the beginning of the 6th century, it is 32 km north of Galway City and today is the major town in the north Galway-mid Connaught region. It is a thriving commercial and industrial centre with a well established agricultural hinterland. The present layout of the town resulted from the Charter of James I of England in 1613 with all roads converging on the town square -which is in fact a diamond shape. This layout …
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Read all about the most historical churches in Ireland. The island is dotted with remarkable church buildings of which some have survived the inexorable passing of time. Knock Basilica Knock Shrine attracts one and a half million pilgrims every year. Private pilgrimages take place all year with a special programme of ceremonies and devotions between April and October. Increasing numbers of pilgrims prompted the then Parish Priest, Monsignor James Horan to build the largest church in Ireland at Knock. In 1976 the Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland was …
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Here is a list of Historic Hotels in Ireland - Perhaps you might be tempted to stay in one of these properties that are steeped in history! Adare Manor House This 1720’s building was the seat of the Earls of Dunraven. The second and third Earls rebuilt the house between 1832 and 1860, enlarging it to create a Victorian mansion in a Gothic-revival style. The grandeur of the gilded Spanish leather doors and the stone Gothic arches of the high-ceilinged inner hall strikes the visitor immediately. But the fresh-flowers inside, …
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The following are a list of impressive houses with a great historical past in Ireland. Powerscourt House & Gardens The glorious formal gardens at Powerscourt, which boast stunning views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, is one of the County Wicklow’s best loved attractions. The gardens, spanning 47 acres, began when the house was built for Richard Wingfield between 1731 and 1740. A century later the 7th Viscount Powerscourt decided to expand the family fortunes with the creation of an elaborate garden. It’s certainly worth a visit and features include well-maintained …
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Ireland’s main transport network was once the steam powered railway engines, which serviced the length and breadth of the country. Read about all about the Railway Museums of Ireland in our informative guide: West Cork Model Railway Village Enjoy a visit to the West Cork Model Railway Village - the first of its kind in Ireland. Follow the route of a miniaturised version of the now defunct West Cork Railway and “Step back in time” to experience the way of life in West Cork during the 1940′s. View buildings of …
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Here are a list of important Heritage centres in Ireland useful for that vital tourist information: Royal Gunpowder Mills Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills lie in what is now Ballincollig Regional Park and is Ireland’s largest industrial archaeological site. It can be accessd via Inniscarra Bridge as well as via the East Gate by the new Aldi in Ballincollig. The white round tower at the entrance to the park was once a watch house for the gunpowder mills where workers were searched upon entering the complex. It is possible to enjoy …
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Museums in Ireland are wonderful places to explore and discover the essence of Irish Heritage, and to learn as much as possible about life on the island. Belfast City Hall This magnificent building dominates the city centre and is usually the first port of call for visitors to the city. You’ll have no problem finding this attraction as it’s instantly recognisable from its classical Renaissance style exterior and its distinctive green domes - the main dome measuring about 53 metres. The City Hall was built in 1898 after Belfast was …
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Here are a list of Historical Towers In Ireland. Kilmacduagh Round Tower The ruins of Kilmacduagh Monastic Settlement lie close to the border of counties Galway and Clare, on the eastern fringes of the Burren. because it is somewhat off the beaten track, it tends to be rather unjustly overlooked as one of the most interesting examples of early monastic architecture in the west of Ireland. The monastery’s most notable feature is the 11th/12th century Round Tower measuring 111ft to the tip of its cap. The tower is unusual in …
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