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    The Heritage of Ireland is rich and varied. One is spoiled for choice with monuments that can be visited that are older than the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge dotted around the country. As well as the Megalithic Monuments there are also an amazing number of Castles, Ancient Monastic Sites, Round Towers, Holy Wells, Museums, etc. that can be visited.

    The ruins of Dunhill Castle - The Irish Place

    Fearsome Past: The History of Dunhill Castle

    The ancient remains of the once mighty Dunhill Castle, seat of the La Poer (Power) family, sit high on a towering rock above the...
    The Gaulstone Dolmen - The Irish Place

    The Gaulstone Dolmen

    The Gaulstone Dolmen is an example of a particular type of megalithic monument or tomb. These single-chamber structures consist of a minimum of two...
    The Labbacallee Wedge Tomb which is the largest example of its type in Ireland - The Irish Place

    The Mysterious Past of the Labbacallee Wedge Tomb

    The Labbacallee Wedge Tomb is the largest example of its type in Ireland. These megalithic structures are so called because of their shape -...
    Carraigahowley Castle also known as Rockfleet Castle - The Irish Place

    Grace O’Malley (Granuaile) – Legendary Irish Pirate Queen

    Disparaged by her English enemies and largely overlooked by the chroniclers of her time she may have been, yet the famous Pirate Queen Grace...
    The Field where the Northern part of the Frongoch Internment Camp was located - The Irish Place

    Marking the 1916 Rising Centenary in Frongoch

    When the First World War broke out over a century ago, it soon became clear that it would be necessary to build a number...
    The ruins of the GPO after the rising in 1916 - The Irish Place

    The Easter Rising of 1916

    The Great Irish Famine of 1845 is regarded by many historians as a pivotal point in Irish history, and it certainly contributed to the...
    The Rock of Dunamase, Co. Laoise - The Irish Place

    Visiting the Rock of Dunamase

    For lovers of Irish history and tourists visiting the area, the Rock of Dunamase, or Dún Másc, is a must-see, and is one of...
    The Punchestown Longstone - The Irish Place

    Irish Antiquities: The Longstone of Punchestown Great

    The Republic of Ireland is host annually to more visitors from overseas than it has permanent residents. This astonishing statistic owes much to the...
    St. Declans Holy Well, Ardmore, Co. Waterford - The Irish Place

    Ireland’s Wonderful Holy Wells

    Centuries after they first started to appear, there are still many Holy Wells famed for their healing properties scattered across the British Isles. The...
    Timahoe Round Tower - The Irish Place

    The Timahoe Round Tower

    The Timahoe Round Tower is surely one of the most finest historical settings in all Ireland. Standing on the site of an ancient monastery...
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