For an alternative approach to sightseeing, visitors’ centres mark a novel approach. Let experts do the work for you, giving you insights into local attractions that you might never have discovered on your own. Below you will find details of some of Ireland’s best visitors’ centres. Newtownstewart Gateway Centre & Museum Grange Court Complex, 21-27 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, Tyrone Newtownstewart is an area steeped in history and legend, and appropriately the Gateway centre and museum presents a unique display of artefacts dating from the 19th century. The “Dunbar Collection” is …
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Few natural spectacles can compare with a waterfall in full, thundering splendour. With its abundance of mountains and rivers, Ireland is blessed with some awe-inspiring cascades. Below you will find details of several prime examples. Gleno Waterfall Larne, Antrim Gleno Waterfall is among the area’s scenic stand-outs. Walks have been created around the area and a bridge crosses the river to allow a close-up view. Seating is provided nearby, to ensure a restful and relaxing riverscape. Ashleagh Falls Leenane, Galway Three miles west of Leenane, on the Erriff River is …
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A visit to a wildlife park is the ideal way to see wild animals living in their natural habitat. There are many such parks in Ireland. Below you will find details of some of them. Doneraile Wildlife Park Doneraile, Cork Fine Entrance gates at the porticoed gated lodge on the Turnpike Road, north of Doneraile town, Co. Cork, mark the formal entrance to 160 hectares of parklands with mature groves of deciduous trees and a number of deer herds. The immediate impression created in this 18th-century park is that nature …
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Ireland is a place of wild natural beauty and it values its wildlife. To cater for the needs of animals and birds around the country, a number of sanctuaries have been established. You can find details on some of them below. T.A.C.T Wildlife Centre 2 Crumlin Road, Crumlin, Antrim The T.A.C.T Wildlife Centre (Talnotry Avian Care Trust) is a voluntarily run Charity based in the village of Crumlin, Co. Antrim. The Trust cares for and rehabilitates sick and injured wild birds and mammals and returns them to the wild when …
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Ireland’s zoos play a valuable role in the preservation of some of the world’s most endangered species of animals and birds. And they also promise a great day out for the whole family. Below are details of Ireland’s main zoos. Dublin Zoo Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Dublin Any Dubliner will tell you that no trip to Ireland’s fair city would be complete without a visit to its historic and beautiful Zoo. More than 900,000 people visited during 2007, making Dublin Zoo one of Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions. Fota Wildlife …
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Get the lowdown on everything to do with watersports in Ireland from swimming and sailing to windsurfing and diving. We list some watersports centres offering such aquatic activities at locations nationwide. Glenans Irish Sailing Club Limited 5 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, Dublin We welcome sailing enthusiasts of all ages, nationalities and fitness levels. Our only requirement is that you bring with you a healthy appetite for fun and a spirit of adventure. If you want to come down on your own you won’t be left out. …
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Looking for the adrenaline-filled time of your life? Check out our list of go-karting locations in Ireland, both indoor and outdoor. Experience the thrills in clean, safe and friendly environs. Kart-City Raceway Old Airport Road, Santry, Dublin 9, Dublin Here at Kart-City Raceway we offer you the ultimate experience for outdoor Karting. We have races for all the family from 8 years (+). Why not challenge your friends to one of our Race events and see who is the ultimate driver. If you need accommodation, check out GoIreland’s range of …
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Ireland’s woods and forests are not just about trees - they are tranquil havens teeming with diverse flora and fauna that have rich historical associations. Find details of just some of Ireland’s favourite woods and forests below. Knockmany Forest Augher, Tyrone This steep wooded hill, north of Augher, is topped by huge stones with remarkable inscribed designs of the Bronze Age tomb of Knockmany. They are inscribed with the finest example of megalithic art in Ulster and are said to be the final resting place of Aine, the shadowy 2nd-century …
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Dublin is a fascinating European capital with a wealth of things to see and do. A day spent sightseeing will turn up more attractions than we could ever put down on one list, but here are some of our favourites. The Custom House The Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Dublin The Custom House, designed by the renowned James Gandon, was completed in 1791 and is one of Dublin’s finest heritage buildings. It has played a unique role in Dublin’s social, economic and political history over the past 200 years. The …
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There are so many reasons why people come to Galway that is impossible to create a definitive list of what to see and do, but here are some of our favourite Galway attractions. Kylemore Abbey Connemara, Galway Kylemore Abbey, on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, is the oldest of the Irish Benedictine Abbeys. The building itself was built between 1863 and 1868 for a Manchester politician called Mitchell Henry, who is buried here with his wife. Important fearures of Kylemore Abbey include the neo-Gothic church built between 1877 and 1881 …
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