heritage centres ireland

The American Trail: stepping stones through time that bridge the Atlantic. The tale of two countries is told along the American Trail Tour. The tour follows the fortunes of influential Irish Americans who originated from this region, beginning at the ancestral home of the eleventh U.S. President, James Knox Polk. Visitors may lose themselves in a splendid 18th Century walled garden, enjoy home baking in the tea room, or purchase local goods in the craft shop. The presidential connection...

In the last century many areas of Galway city were unpaved and very mucky in wet weather. So gadgets called foot scrapers became popular outside prosperous houses. They were usually made of cast iron and the standard type consisted of two vertical holders with the cleaning bar in between. Most had intricate designs. Two fine examples of footscrapers can be seen outside the main entrance to the Great Southern Hotel, Eyre Square....

This 17th-century stronghold contains a guide to archaeology, history and nature around Bellaghy. It features Seamus Heaney's poetry films and broadcasts....

Tara Hill was one of the most venerated spots in early Ireland. From the time of the legendary king Cormac Mac Airt in the 3rd century, it came into the historical limelight, but it probably had a religious significance long before that. The seat of priest-kings going back to a time long before Irish history began, it developed from being a religious-royal site of small local priest-kings to become the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. These kings were not a hereditary line of kings based in...

The tradition of craftmanship and culture, which has enriched Irish life throughout the centuries, has not gone by County Cavan, the home of Cavan Crystal. The proud tradition of craftmanship is still produced by Cavan Crystal. Their master craftsmen are inspired by the rich heritage from which they have descended.

Cavan Crystal - timeless treasures and the occasion to live rich moments every time you use it - Life should be full of rich moments.