Ireland Tourist Guide
Landscape and people are what bring most
visitors to Ireland - the Republic and the North.
More about Ireland
- Cavan and Monaghan
- County Clare
- County Cork
- County Donegal
- County Kerry
- Dublin
- Galway, Mayo and Roscommon
- Laois and Offaly
- Louth, Meath, Westmeath and Longford
- Northern Ireland
- Sligo and Leitrim
- Waterford, Tipperary and Limerick
- Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny
- Wicklow and Kildare
Ireland Museums
Irish Museum of Modern Art -
Includes background, exhibit and collections information, notes on education,
artist and heritage programmes, news and press releases and contact
details.
National Museum of Ireland -
Overview of the museum, information on the collections, exhibitions
and location.
National Transport
Museum of Ireland -
Comprehensive assembly of public service and commercial road transport
vehicles. The oldest vehicles date from 1883, the newest 1984.
Dungarvan Museum -
History of Waterford and Ireland including, famine, genealogy,
military garrisons,virtual tours, artifacts and a photographic
history.
National Print Museum -
Contains a short tour of the museum, description of exhibits,
a brief history of printing in Ireland and visitor information.
About
Irish Dance this is a great site
History of Irish Dance
Irish Dance FAQ
Irish Dance Teachers & Schools
Irish Dance Links
Well worth a look if you're interested in finding out more about Irish
Dance.
Cathedrals in Ireland to visit
St Patrick's (Anglican)
Cathedral, Dublin -
The official site supplies a brief history.
Christ Church (Anglican) Cathedral, Dublin -
The cathedral of Holy Trinity, commonly called Christ Church, was founded by
the Vikings, rebuilt by the Anglo-Normans restored by the Victorians under George
Edmund Street. This attractive official site gives history, archive catalogue,
images, and visitor information.
St. Fin Barre's (Anglican)
Cathedral, Cork -
The official site includes an illustrated history of this cathedral
designed in 1862 by Willliam Burges, including a portrait and biography
of the architect.
Christ Church (Anglican)
Cathedral, Waterford -
The only neo-classical Georgian cathedral in Ireland, designed by John
Roberts (1714-1796). The official site includes a history and images.
St Columb's Cathedral
Londonderry -
The official site includes a history and tour of this church completed in
1633 in the Gothic style.
St Macartin's Cathedral,
Enniskillen -
The official site includes a history and an interactive tour of this
church rebuilt in 1842.
St
Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin: Virtual Tour -
An interactive 360-degree photograph of the interior, provided by Dublin
Live.
St. Colman's Cathedral,
Cobh, Co. Cork -
A history and photographs of the neo-Gothic cathedral designed by the
architects Pugin and Ashlin. It took 47 years to build, starting in
1868.
Lighthouses in Ireland
Lights
of Ireland -
Contemporary color photographs by John Eagle, with brief historical overviews.
The Commissioners of Irish Lights -
The General Lighthouse Authority for Ireland provides, among other
things, a picture library and extensive information on all lighthouses
in Ireland.
Dunmore East Lighthouse -
Contemporary color photograph and data for light located on the Waterford
shore.
Bailey Light -
Photo and information for lighthouse located in Howth, County Dublin.
Howth Light -
Information on lighthouse located on the northern shore of Howth Head.
Photo provided.
Poolbeg Light -
Color photo and brief description provided.
Dun Laoghaire
East Light -
Photo and information for lighthouse built in 1847.
Dun Laoghaire
West Light -
Photo and information on lighthouse located at the end of the West
Pier of Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
South Rock
Lightship -
Lightvessel built in 1877 and anchored in Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
Wicklow Head
Light -
Color photo and information for light built in 1818.
Kish Lighthouse -
Data for active light located in Dublin Bay.
Rathlin
East Lighthouse -
Data for operational light also known as Altacarry Head Lighthouse.
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