Sights in Ireland

Historical Monuments in Buncrana

It is a stone fort with an amphitheater, near the top of Mount Grianán, which is roughly 18 km south of Buncrana. The sand may res

Historical Monuments in Drogheda

Athcarne Cross

On the way to Tara from Bru na Boyne, is where you can find this cross that's situated on the side of the road. It was built in 16

Churches in Drogheda

Skreen Church and Cross

Formerly known as Achall, the current name comes from Scrin Choluim chille (or: relics of Colmcille). In 875 the relics of Saint C

Historical Monuments in Drogheda

Tara

This beautiful site is most famous for having been the headquarters of the Kings of pre-Christian Ireland, who came to the thrown

Historical Monuments in Trim

The Yellow Steeple

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The Yellow Steeple gets its name from the golden color of the stone at sunset. It is a tower that reaches 40 meters in height, and

Cathedrals in Trim

The Cathedral of St. Patrick

This Cathedral has been a center of religious activity from the eighth century, when St. Loman became the first bishop of the Cour

Historical Monuments in Trim

The Sheep´s Gate

The Sheep´s Gate is the last vestige of the old city wall of Trim which was built by Geoffrey de Geneville, who occupied the castl

Castles in Trim

Talbot Castle

The castle can be found next to the yellow bell tower, across the river of Trim. Part of the abbey became in 1415, the stately hom

Churches in Trim

St. Patrick's Church

Not to be confused with the old cathedral of the same name and situated in the same town of Trim (as I thought myself). Although m

Historical Monuments in Trim

Wellington Column

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Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, studied in the ancient city of Trim. He trained in Talbot Castle and at the Abbey of Santa M

Abbeys in Sligo

Sligo Abbey

This is the only medieval building that has been preserved in the city, it was built in 1253. Much of the building is from the fif

Historical Monuments in Tipperary

Hall of the Vicars Choral

The entrance to the Rock of Cashel was vicar's choir room. This is a building that housed the Chamber Choir of the vicar and a mus

Historical Monuments in Tipperary

Cylindrical Tower of Cashel

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In the northeast corner of the cathedral inside Cashel Rock, we found this cylindrical tower. It is the oldest building in the rui

Churches in Tipperary

Cormac Chapel

Cormac Chapel is considered the prime jewel of Cashel. It is decorated with Romanesque carvings throughout the building. The north

Cathedrals in Tipperary

Cashel Cathedral

This historic site is located in the ruins of Cashel Rock. It is a thirteenth-century Gothic cathedral without cover. Its has thic

Churches in Galway

St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church

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This is the oldest parish church on the island, topped by a pyramid-shaped spire. It's on Market St, next to the craft booths sell

Historical Monuments in Kilkenny

The Tholsel

This building is the civic center of Kilkenny. It is located right on the main street and almost goes unnoticed, but is one of the

Historical Monuments in Ennis

Ennis Abbey

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Previously a home to more than 300 Franciscan friars and 600 seminarians. After becoming a huge complex with a church, surrounded