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  • Holy Cross Abbey

    Holy Cross AbbeyNorth of Cashel and at a slight detour is the beautifully restored Holy Cross Abbey which has been located here since the 13th century.

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  • Swiss Cottage

    Swiss CottageAbout a mile south of Cahir town, on the bank of the River Suir, is a charming house known as The Swiss Cottage. This is a superb example of an early 19th century "cottage orne" or fantasy house.

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  • Cahir Castle

    Cahir CastleCahir Castle is one of the best restored castles of its type throughout the country and was built originally in the 13th century on a site of an earlier native fortification

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  • Rock of Cashel

    Rock of CashelCashel is home to the iconic Rock of Cashel. One of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Ireland and one of the most visited. The Rock is a complex with a character of its own, that is both fort and monastic settlement and offers one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe.

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  • Lismore Castle

    Lismore CastleLismore is one of the most historic towns in Ireland. The name Lismore comes from two words - Lis meaning Fort and Mor meaning big. It's meaning is derived from the round hill or great Irish fort to the east of the town. Built on the banks of the Blackwater, the town has been a hub of Irish life since medieval times when St. Carthage founded a monastery here in 636.

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  • Waterford Crystal Showrooms

    Waterford Crystal ShowroomsWaterford Crystal is probably the most crystal ware in the world and no visit to Ireland would be complete without taking a trip to see their incredible showrooms.

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  • Muckross House & Gardens, Killarney

    Muckross House & Gardens, KillarneySituated in Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Gardens are amongst the most popular of Irish visitor attractions.

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  • 600 Archaeological Sites

    600 Archaeological SitesThe Beara Peninsula has a profusion of archaeological sites dating back nearly 6000 years. Prepare to be amazed.

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  • Bealick Mill, 19th Century Mill, Macroom

    Bealick Mill, 19th Century Mill, MacroomErected in the early 19th century, The Bealick Mill located just a short distance from Macroom on the River Larney in County Cork has recently been restored from dereliction and is now a fully functional mill, heritage centre and tourism attraction.

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  • Macroom Castle

    Macroom CastleMacroom Castle, the boyhood home of William Penn, stands on the western margin of the town of Macroom and its windows look away into the distance, where a rugged land lies at the foot of the Cork - Kerry mountains. The present Macroom Castle is said to have been constructed in the reign of King John, 1199-1209.

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