heritage centres ireland

Step inside the medieval city. The new exhibition develops the theme of life in the medieval city. Exciting new features include a reconstructed archaeological dig, fun interactive areas and the 3D reconstructed face of a medieval woman. Dublinia is well worth a second look.

President McAleese unveiled a medieval skeleton at the museum in Dvblinia. The addition of the skeleton to the museum enhances the interpretation of life in Dublin in medieval times
The skeleton was uncovered d...

'O that we were at Laracor this fine day. The willows begin to weep and the quicks to bud ' So wrote Dean Jonathan Swift, satirist, and author of the famous Gulliver's Travels, who was vicar at Laracor between 1699 and 1713....

The Ulster American Folk Park is an outdoor museum of emigration history. Features include a thatched house, barns, log cabins and craft workshops. These depict emigrant life on both sides of the Atlantic. The Ship and Dockside Gallery links the old world and the new world exhibits.
Special highlights include:
The re-enactment of an American wake
An American frontier wedding
A storytelling festival
A Hallowe'en festival...

No where in Ireland will you receive a warmer welcome than at the home of the world's finest crystal.

'Waterford' - the very word conjures up the brilliant sparkling crystal, famed the world over. Each piece is a miracle of light, heat and the skill of master craftsmen.

Our aim is not to be the largest crystalmaker - just the best. Every piece of Waterford celebrates a tradition of perfection. Before commencing your journey into the world of crystal, our short audio visua...

A beautifully restored medieval church exhibiting Carlingfords development from its Norman origins. Facilities include: Guided tours available. School groups most welcome. Education packs available....

Built in the early years of the 19th century, the Courthouse is one of the last survivors in County Donegal of the old style in court building.

A bridewell contains six cells and two day rooms.

The Courthouse now hosts District and Circuit court sittings and biennial sittings of the High Court on Circuit....

This 19th century weaving factory beside the Old Ulster Canal has a fine array of machinery used in linen making such as the warping, weaving, dyeing and beetling processes. Industrial machinery from the period 1850 to 1950 which includes two steam engines. This is the site of the Battle of Benburb which took place in 1646 and there is a scale model of the battlefield in the centre. Cafe. Limited wheelchair access....

Situated outside the walled city and overlooking the River Foyle this neo-Gothic style building houses one of the largest four-faced clocks in the British Isles. It also houses various historical artefacts and acts as a civic and cultural centre for the people of Derry. This building houses the local Council Chambers and Mayor's Parlour which are richly ornamented and contain a beautiful range of Stained glass windows.

Admission: Free

Open: Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00...

Unique interpretative exhibition featuring the life and times of St. Comcille (Columba) Patriarch of the Irish monastic system and founder of the Scottish Church....

The old National School has been converted to display photographs, townland maps, documents and artifacts from local industries. It also houses temporary exhibitions and 'Heritage World' - a genealogical research service with over 5 million records on database. Just 400 yards from the Heritage Centre, an ancient cross was discovered in 1776. It now has pride of place in the village and is one of the historic treasures of Ireland....