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Caherconnell Stone Fort

Caherconnell is a cultural and historical treasure trove nestled in one of the Burren's most picturesque valleys.

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Ionad an Bhlascaoid/The Blasket Centre

Situated on the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ionad an Bhlascaoid/The Blasket Centre celebrates the lives, history, community and culture of the Blasket Islands, and the literary & cultural achievements of the Islanders. An Blascaod Mór was evacuated in 1953 due to a population decline bringing an end to an unique island community.

(c) Ionad an Bhlascaoid/The Blasket Centre

Swiss Cottage

The Swiss Cottage was constructed in the early 1800s by Richard Butler, 1st Earl Of Glengall and designed by Regency architect John Nash. The cottage contains a spiral staircase and beautifully appointed rooms featuring Dufour manufactured wallpaper. The site of the building was specially chosen for its elevated location and is visited by ascending a flight of stone steps.

(c) Dept of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Curvilinear Range, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The National Botanic Gardens include some glasshouses of architectural importance, such as the Palm House and the Curvilinear Range designed by Richard Turner.

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Crag Cave's stalagmites and stalactites

Crag Cave's stalagmites, stalactites

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Holy Island

Holy Island is one of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland. Its many attractions include a well preserved Round Tower, the ruins of seven churches, high crosses, some of the earliest inscription bearing grave markers in the Irish language, a holy well, bullaun stones, a bargaining stone and much more.Holy Island has been a centre of pilgrimage for over twelve hundred years. There are daily trips to holy Island from Mountshannon.

(c) East Clare Heritage Centre

Blennerville Windmill on Tralee Bay

Blennerville is Ireland´s only commercially operated windmill. It is also the tallest of its kind in Europe: 21.3 metres high. This 18th century windmill is now open to the public. There are many fascinating workings to be seen as the giant sails turn. The adjoining building houses interesting exhibitions on emigration and The History of Milling.

Courtesy of Blennerville Windmill

Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland Basilica, Knock, Co. Mayo

Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland Basilica at Knock, Co. Mayo, was built to cater for the huge numbers of pilgrims who visit Knock Shrine every year.

St. Mary's Parochial House

St. Mary's Parochial House is situated in a late 18th century house in the church grounds of St. Mary's. It was the home of the Ingram, Arthur and Carr familes and from 1847 to 1982 it was the presbytery of St. Mary's parish. It was restored in 1997 as a parish centre.

Courtesy of National Inventory of Architectural Heritage - Dept of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht

Rosary Procession at Knock Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo

Huge numbers of pilgrims take part in religious ceremonies at Knock Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo every year.