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Heritage

    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.

    Toll Gate House at Thomond Bridge - The Irish Place

    Thomond Bridge Toll Gate House, Limerick

    Many of Limerick’s numerous bridges were paid for by tolls prior to 1900 and some of these houses still exist to the present day...
    Dromana Gate and Bridge - The Irish Place

    Dromana Gate & Bridge

    Dromana Gate, near Villierstown in West Waterford, is one of those places that has the ability to take you by surprise, no matter how...
    The entrance to Dungarvan Castle - The Irish Place

    King John’s Castle or Dungarvan Castle

    Dungarvan Castle, also known as King John's Castle, was built by King John, son of Henry II in the year 1185. It is a typical example...
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