Dublin viewed 5,573
Ardgillan Castle is a large castellated country house and gardens on Dublin's east coast. Featured by dayout.ie on the Ireland AM programme as part of Ireland's Top 10 free days out, Ardgillan Castle is located north of Dublin just outside the town of...
Dublin viewed 1,483
Experience Dalkey Castle's Living History Live Performance with characters from Dalkey's medieval past! The Living History tour takes the form of a Live Performance/show every half hour.
Dublin viewed 1,091
Dublin Castle sits in the Heart of Historic Dublin. Soaked in a history of Fire, War, Rebellion, The Castle today stands as a momument to Irish Histroy. Originally a Viking military base built around 930. The vikings ruled until they were defeated by King...
Donegal viewed 1,245
Glenveagh National Park consists of some 16,540 hectares (40,873 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer. A Scottish style castle is surrounded by one of the finest gardens in Ireland, which contrast with the rugged surroundings....
Dublin viewed 1,589
Malahide Castle is the former home of the Talbot family is set on 250 acres of parkland in the seaside town of Malahide. History records that it was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years from 1185 to 1973, when the last Talbot died. The...
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Stunning locations and luxurious residences offer extraordinary self catering holiday experiences, in some of the most outstanding areas of natural beauty in the UK and Ireland.
Dublin viewed 696
The Casino is considered to be one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe. Designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfield, 1st Earl of Charlemont, The Casino meaning 'small house', surprisingly contains...
Mayo viewed 3,592
Westport House built in 1730 on the site of one of Grace O’Malley’s 16th century Castles, is now considerered to be one of Ireland’s most important National Treasures. Westport House is the result of some of the finest architects in the world, including...
Dublin viewed 923
Aras an Uachtarain, literally translated in Irish means the 'Building of the President' and is the official residence of the president of Ireland. The building is located in the Phoenix Park Dublin which is the largest public park in Europe. Áras...
Galway viewed 781
Athenry Castle in Galway is steeped in history and can trace its origins back to 1249..Maintained by the Office of Public Works (OPW) tours are available giving vistors some insight into the Castle's founder Meiller de Bermingham and also the history of...
Galway viewed 645
Aughnanure Castle in Galway take its name from the old Gaelic Achadh na nIubhar - the field of yews.. Situated close to the river Drimeen on the picturesque shore of Loug Corrib, the castle can trace its origin back to the middle ages circa 1500. Steeped...
Wicklow viewed 2,592
Avondale House and Forest Park in Wicklow is a museum to the great Irish political leader Charles Stewart Parnell who was born and lived at Avondale House from 1846-1891.. The house is open to the public with admission charge between April to October and...
Offaly viewed 1,284
Ballindoolin House & Gardens in Edenderry is an award winning historic Irish country house with a beautiful Victorian walled garden..It's a must on anyones list of things to do in Offally. A wonderful array of garden plants, shrubs and trees provide...
Offaly viewed 1,134
Ballybrittan Castle is a historical landmark in Co Offaly..It is a rare Irish example of a house in continuous use for well over five hundred years for its original purpose as a residence and today provides beautiful outdoor walks through the surrounding...
Armagh viewed 826
Ballydougan Pottery is a winner of the British Airways Northern Ireland Tourist Award..Watch the skilled craftsman at work or be creative and join one of our many pottery classes and workshops. Enjoy Bloomvale House an historic grade 11 thatched house...
Wexford viewed 1,011
Ballyhack Castle Co Wexford is steeped in history and can trace its origins back to the 14th Century..Originally built by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John, which were one of the two great military orders founded at the beginning of the 12th century...
Carlow viewed 315
Ballyloughan Castle was built in the 13th century. It consists of a large courtyard, with a curtain wall and moat. All that remains is a small square tower, the entrance gate and two large round towers. The castle was originally owned by the Kavanaghs...
Carlow viewed 446
Ballymoon Castle is located near Bagenalstown and dates to the early 14th century when it was a fortress. The castle was occupied by the Knights Templar, an armed religious order of the time. There is a square shaped high walled bawn within which is thought...
Cork viewed 592
Bantry House and Gardens is open to the public from mid March until 31 October..The house has a collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures for viewing and your visit includes a self guided tour of the house and complimentary information sheets...
Louth viewed 1,250
Beaulieu House has been home to the same family since 1650 and is now open to visitors who can view this rare survivor of Irish history as well as a rare car museum. The house is the family home of racing driver Gabriel Konig - famous for her exploits...
Westmeath viewed 1,125
History, beauty and atmosphere- one of Ireland's finest historic houses, gardens and landscaped parklands. The House is set on an elevated site overlooking Lough Ennell with spectacular views of the 160 acre estate, complete with Victorian Walled Garden,...
Offaly viewed 1,183
Birr Castle Demesne boasts award winning gardens which are the largest in the Country. Birr Castle is still, after 13 generations, the family home of Earl and Countess of Rosse and their family and as such, it is not open to the public. The collecton of...
Carlow viewed 352
The village of Leighlinbridge developed at this strategic crossing on the River Barrow, defended by the Black Castle. The first castle was built in 1181 by Hugh de Lacy to defend the crossing, and the present castle was built in the mis-sixteenth century...
Cork viewed 978
Blackrock Castle was originally built on the Lee in 1582 by the citizens of Cork as a watch tower and fort to guard the river entrance against pirates and other invaders. It was a valuable defence as Cork was a city of trade and needed to assure ships...
Cork viewed 924
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest and most infamous chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest...
Carlow viewed 680
Borris House, the ancestral home of the Mcmorrough Kavanaghs, High Kings of Leinster, is one of the few Irish estates that can trace its history back to the royal families of ancient Ireland. Set in over six hundred and fifty acres of walled private park...
Limerick viewed 620
This award winning garden, one acre in size, overlooks the River Shannon. In the All Ireland gardens competition the garden has won first prize for the Limerick/Clare region ten times, won the best greenhouse in Ireland and was second for the Munster region....
Galway viewed 778
Brigit's Garden Galway is a themed outdoor garden celebrating Celtic heritage and mythology..Set within 11 acres of native woodland & wildflower meadows the gardens offer an great day out for families and kids in Galway. Lots of activities including...
Clare viewed 1,363
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is an interactive real life history park in Bunratty Co Clare..Set in the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland, it offers a fascinating insight into life during the middle ages. The park includes several...
Tipperary viewed 963
One of the largest and best preserved castles in Ireland. It was one if Ireland's best known tourist attractions. Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure....
Antrim viewed 939
Carrickfergus Castle, a Norman castle in Northern Ireland remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in the whole of Ireland. So sharpen your long sword, strap on some chainmail and discover that there is so much more on offer here than just...
Fermanagh viewed 1,404
Castle Archdale Country Park is situated about 10 miles north west of Enniskillen and extends to cover 230 acres along the shores of Lower Lough Erne. Boats are available for hire for those wishing to explore the nearby islands, some of which are National...
Fermanagh viewed 605
One of Irelands finest neo-classical houses. If you are looking for stately grandeur then you are in for a rare treat. Surrounded by its stunning landscape park on the edge of Enniskillen, this majestic 18th century home of the Earls of Belmore, designed...
Down viewed 909
Superb Georgian house with both Classical and Gothic facades and interiors set in a 750 acre estate with breathtaking views. Boasting a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough, nestled amid woodlands, gardens and the beauty of the lakeshore. The...
Kildare viewed 685
Castletown is Ireland's largest and earliest Palladian style house. Built between 1722 and 1729 for William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons and the wealthiest commoner in Ireland. The façade was almost certainly designed by the Italian...
Offaly viewed 1,551
Ireland's most enigmatic and impressive Gothic revival castles. Designed in 1798 by one of Ireland's leading architects of the day, Francis Johnston. Almost lost through vandalism while it stood vacant during a large part of the 20th century. It is in...
Carlow viewed 342
Typical of the late 13th century, the castle is nearly square in plan, with rectangular towers at the two southern corners, and smaller turrets at the other two corners. Remains of the main interior buildings can be seen on the eastern side of the courtyard....
Galway viewed 989
A Nature Reserve of approx. 405 hectares.The seven woods celebrated by W.B. Yeats are part of the 6 kilometres of nature trails taking in woods, river, turlough, bare limestone and Coole lake. There are two trails to follow. 'The Family Trail' is an easy...
Down viewed 786
Crawfordsburn Country Park is situated on the southern shores of Belfast Lough. It is full of variety, featuring 3.5.km of coastline, often rugged and rocky, the two best beaches in the Belfast area, a deep wooded glen with an impressive waterfall at its...
Donegal viewed 848
The centrepiece of Donegal Town is without a doubt O'Donnell's Castle better known as Donegal Castle located by the banks of the river Eske. With extensive 17th century additions by Sir Basil Brooke, this is one attraction you won't want out miss out on....
Cork viewed 523
The fine entrance gates at the porticoed gated lodge on the Turnpike Road, north of Doneraile town, Co. Cork, mark the formal entrance to a great landscaped estate - 160 hectares of parklands with mature groves of deciduous trees and a number of deer herds. The...
Carlow viewed 769
On Monday September 5th 2005 Carlow County Council took possession of Ducketts Grove, the Georgian home of the Duckett Family, along with its walled gardens and lawns (10.773 acres) for use as a public park. The towers and turrets of Ducketts Grove...
Galway viewed 697
The castle is an inspirational place, commanding the shores of Galway Bay and is famed in story and song. An evening of superb music, song and storytelling awaits you at Dunguaire Banquet on the majestic shores of Galway Bay, one of Ireland's most picturesque...
Carlow viewed 632
Dunleckney Manor is probably Carlow's most magnificent country house. Situated 2km north-east of Bagenalstown it dates to the 17th century and was seat of the Bagenal family for three centuries. One of their most famous ancestors was Beauchamp (1735...
Antrim viewed 672
One of the most extensive ruins of a medieval castle in Northern Ireland. The ruins have an awe-inspiring grandeur as they rise from a basaltic rock standing over a hundred-feet above the wild and chill northern sea. The castle is drmatically surrounded...
Galway viewed 446
Experience life in a 15th century castle. Explore the surrounding indigenous woodland and take time for a picnic by the castle. Facilities include guided tours, exhibitions, woodland paths, a picnic area and light refreshments. Dunsandle Castle...
Laois viewed 1,098
Emo Court house and parklands are open to visitors who wish to see an example of the traditional large country house in Ireland built in the neoclassical style. The parklands are extensive and are open for everyone to enjoy all year round. The main drive...
Fermanagh viewed 944
Dating back to the 15th century, this impressive castle overlooks Lough Erne on the West Side of Enniskillen. Enniskillen Castle, situated beside the River Erne in County Fermanagh, was built almost 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires. Guarding one of the...
Dublin viewed 674
Farmleigh, an estate of 78 acres situated to the north-west of Dublin's Phoenix Park, was purchased from the Guinness family by the Irish Government in 1999 for €29.2m. The house has been carefully refurbished by the Office of Public Works as the premier...
Fermanagh viewed 691
Considered one the the best-kept 18th Century Houses in Ulster surrounded by breathtaking views and parklands. The house, formerly the home of the Cole family, Earls of Enniskillen was badly damaged by fire in 1955 and much of what you see today is the...
Cork viewed 1,010
Welcome to Fota House. This fine Regency-style building in a pleasant landscape setting on Fota Island, is complemented by the internationally renowned gardens and arboretum.The House is a celebration of fine craftsmanship and has a particularly well appointed...
Meath viewed 1,578
Grove Gardens consists of four acres of gardens outside Kells, County Meath and features the clematis walk containing over 300 species of small and large flowered hybrids and herbaceous climatic. The rose garden has over 400 plants of French, English and...
Carlow viewed 516
Formerly an O'Kavanagh stronghold, the caste was destroyed in the early 17th century and rebuilt shortly afterwards. The Esmondes continued to make additions following their rebuild. The gardens were mainly laid out in the 17th century by the Esmondes...
Cork viewed 1,039
This garden of rare natural beauty has to be seen to be believed.
Dublin viewed 188
The Iveagh Gardens are among the finest and least known of Dublin's parks and gardens. They were designed by Ninian Niven, in 1865, as an intermediate design between the 'French Formal' and the 'English Landscape' styles. They demonstrated the artistic...
Kildare viewed 1,609
Acclaimed as the finest Japanese Gardens in Europe. The significance of the Japanese Gardens is not only artistic and horticultural but also philosophical, religious and historical. Now of international renown and acclaimed as the finest Japanese Gardens...
Wexford viewed 1,216
A unique Cultural Museum and Visitor Centre, celebrating this family history like no other.
Kerry viewed 529
Holiday Homes in Kerry. Choose from Killarney, Beaufort, Milltown and Kenmare
Kilkenny viewed 1,011
Kilfane Glen and Waterfall is a pristine example of a romantic era garden dating from the 1790s.
Kilkenny viewed 897
One of Ireland's most magnificent fortresses and Kilkenny's premier tourist attraction.
Wicklow viewed 807
Home to the Brabazon Family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618 Killruddery House is the most successful Elizabethan-Revival mansion in Ireland and also one of the earliest.
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Kilruddery House & Gardens is a 17th Century period house and gardens situated in Bray, Co. Wicklow. A stunning outdoor location offering visitors to opportunity to be transported back through centuries and experience genuine grandeur. Home of the...
Limerick viewed 567
King John's Castle is a 13th century Castle on ‘King's Island'. Explore 800 years of history brought to life in the imaginative historical exhibition, excavated pre-Norman houses, fortifications, siege mines, and the battlement walks. The visitor centre...
Clare viewed 594
Medieval fantasy is brought to life at this magnificent castle.A wonderful feature is the beautiful walled garden dating from 1817 now restored to its former splendour. This is a romantic oasis to sit and picnic or just escape the 'madding crowd'. Medieval...
Louth viewed 1,044
Dating back to the 11th century, Knockabbey Castle has 30 acres of gardens with wildflower meadows, herbaceous borders, a Victorian Flower Garden, a restored glasshouse with some of the finest historical water gardens to be found anywhere in the country.
Kildare viewed 1,891
At Larchill Arcadian Garden there are numerous Family Activities and Entertainment Events suitable for adults and children. Our on site attractions and Special Family Events calendar ensure a Family Day Out at Larchill is packed with interesting and...
Offaly viewed 2,160
Irelands Most Haunted Castle.
Waterford viewed 684
The gardens are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls and have spectacular views of the Castle and surrounding countryside. There is also a contemporary art gallery housed in the West Wing of the Castle.
Sligo viewed 524
Heritage and Wine Shop ,Tea Rooms,Garden Emporium ,open daily 10.30 am to 6pm
Meath viewed 1,139
Once part of the lands belonging to the Plunkett family, Loughcrew has a rich history and is home to Loughcrew Cairns, the largest complex of passage graves in Ireland. The ideal place for day trips with it's stunning gardens, historic buildings and gilding...
Fermanagh viewed 525
Monea Castle is a splendid example of the so-called 'plantation castles' built by settlers.
Kildare viewed 791
Moore Abbey stands on the site of the Cistercian Monastery. It is a large mansion built in Gothic style. Lord Drogheda lived there. John Count McCormack lived there from 1925 to 1939. There was a fire in the west wing in 1947 and it was very...
Waterford viewed 1,394
The Mount Congreve Gardens created by Ambrose Congreve over the past eight two of his ninety three years, are vast and spectacular.
Down viewed 754
One of Northern Ireland's most popular National Trust properties.
Wicklow viewed 840
This lovely 'Robinsonian' style garden is laid out along the banks of the River Vartry. There are approximately 5000 different species of plants, shrubs and trees originating from many parts of the world. The extensive collection of rhododendrons, azaleas,...
Dublin viewed 742
Educating through our collections and activities we aim to increase public awareness of plants and their importance to people globally.
Dublin viewed 5,748
Newbridge House is a very fine example of a true Georgian mansion within Newbridge Demesne Regional Park. Attractions include pet farm, children's playground, woodland walks and large green open areas.
Donegal viewed 1,084
Set in 100 acres of magnificent parkland, woodlands and gardens, in the heart of Donegal.
Down viewed 554
A true plantsman's garden in an informal style – with trees, shrubs and plants from around the world
Derry viewed 766
Springhill House is described as one of the prettiest houses in Ulster. Surely a finer complement cannot be paid to this elegant building.Essentially a family home, this building is filled with beautiful paintings, furniture and various decorative arts...
Roscommon viewed 668
Strokestown Park was built by Thomas Mahon MP (1701-1782) on lands which had been granted to his grandfather, Nicholas, in the latter half of the 17th century for his support in the British colonial campaign. It was the family home of the Mahon family...
Kildare viewed 1,859
FANTASTIC OFFER EXCLUSIVE TO DAYOUT USERS - 2 for the price of 1 - Print this page and bring with you at time of paying. REF CODE: INS@DAYOUT.IE The Irish National Stud is the only Stud Farm in Ireland open to the general public and operating as a Tourist...
Wexford viewed 648
Art gallery showing local and international art with solo and group exhibitions during the summer months.The Norman Gallery is located at Monksgrange in Rathnure, Co. Wexford at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains. The gallery opened in 2003 when the...
Kilkenny viewed 366
The Parade Tower is the dedicated events section of Kilkenny Castle incorperating its entire west wing. And amazing restoration, where old and new have been cleverly integrated. This state of the art conference centre is truly unique as it is situated...
Dublin viewed 489
'Author of Many Plays' is the simple accolade to George Bernard Shaw on the plaque outside his birthplace and his Victorian home and early life mirrors this simplicity. The first home of the Shaw family and the renowned playwright has been restored...
Meath viewed 906
Large Anglo-Norman castle constructed over 30 year period circa 1170s. Trim Castle opened to the public in 2000 following extensive restoration and excavation of the site. For safety reasons, access to the site is by guided tour only and group tours must...
Fermanagh viewed 657
These impressive remains of a fortified house and bawn are set in the beautiful Tully Point in Lower Lough Erne, County Fermanagh.
Westmeath viewed 1,281
The gardens, like the castle are on a magnificent scale, taking in nearly 12 hectares. Terraced lawns around the castle overlook superb 18th century parkland. Tullynally has been the seat of the Pakenhams, later Earls of Longford, for over 300 years. Set...
Clare viewed 560
Beautifully constructed old stone walls contain this sheltered walled garden, once the garden of Kilrush House, home to the Vandeleur landlords.
Wicklow viewed 170
Wicklow Community Garden provides space for gardeners of all ages and from all backgrounds. A great spot for a picnic, or for kids to run around. Contact me for more information.
Kilkenny viewed 737
Renowned for the array of exotic and rare plants.The gardens, offer the visitor a relaxing and beautiful environment in which to spend their day.
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