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Jerpoint Glass Studio
The nationally renowned Jerpoint Glass Studio is housed in an old stone-walled farm building where you can watch workers craft molten glass into exquisite artistic and practical items (demos on weekdays only, 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, to 1pm Friday). Its 6km west of Thomastow
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County Museum Dundalk
Different floors in this worthwhile museum are dedicated to the towns early history and archaeology, and to the Norman period. One floor deals with the growth of industry in the area, from the 1750s to the 1960s, including the cult classic Heinkel Bubble Car. Other oddities include
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Main Guard
At the junction of Mitchell and Sarsfield Sts is the beautifully restored Main Guard, a Butler courthouse dating from 1675 and based on a design by Christopher Wren. The columned porticos are once again open (after renovations) and exhibits include the ubiquitous model of Clonmel a
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OConnells Birthplace
At the bridge across the Carhan River on the eastern edge of town, a neat little memorial park remembers Daniel OConnell (1775-1847), the Great Liberator, a political leader who campaigned for Catholic emancipation and Irish independence. He was born in the ruined cottage that stan
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Douglas Hyde Gallery of Modern Art
This is one of those marvellous galleries that seems to have escaped the public radar, partly because of its location tucked away on campus at Trinity. Its ambitious contemporary program stays firmly in the cutting-edge camp; exhibitions here are often ‘enhanced’ with film, live mu
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Dining Hall
The dining hall was originally designed in 1743 by Richard Cassels (aka Castle), but dismantled 15 years later because of problems caused by inadequate foundations. The replacement was completed in 1761 and may have retained some elements of the original design. It was extensively
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Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre
Edmund Ignatius Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers, established his first school at Mt Sion on Barrack St. A whiz-bang interactive museum recreates life in 18th-century Waterford. It incorporates a chapel, where Edmund Rices tomb takes pride of place, awaiting the anticipated
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James Joyce Bust
On the south side of St Stephens Green theres a fine old bandstand, erected to celebrate Queen Victorias jubilee in 1887. Musical performances often take place here in summer. Near the bandstand is a bust of James Joyce, facing Newman House, part of University College Dublin (UCD),
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Clonony Castle
This 16th-century castle is enclosed by an overgrown castellated wall. Tales that Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, was born here are unlikely to be true, but her cousins Elizabeth and Mary Boleyn are buried beside the ruins. Restoration is sporadic, if you see someone around
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St Johns Priory
Across the river stand the ruins of this priory, which was founded in 1200 and was noted for its many beautiful windows until Cromwells visit. Nearby Kilkenny College dates from 1666. Its students included Jonathan Swift, most famously, the author of Gullivers Travels, but it now h
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Statue of Father Mathew
The imposing statue on St Patricks St, just south of the River Lee North Channel, is of Father Theobald Mathew, the Apostle of Temperance, who crusaded against the ills of alcohol in the 1830s and 1840s with such success that a quarter of a million people took the pledge and whiske
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Priests House
At the centre of Glendaloughs graveyard, to the south of the round tower, is the Priests House. This odd building dates from 1170 but has been heavily reconstructed. It may have been the location of shrines of St Kevin. Later, during penal times, it became a burial site for local p
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Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
The gallery at this headquarters is host to specialist exhibitions that will excite anyone with an interest in building design. Irish and international shows have ranged in topic from ethnic minority architecture to Irish footpaths. The institute’s own awards show reflects the chan
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Newman University Church
Cardinal Newman didnt care too much for the Gothic style of his day, so the 1856 church attached to his Catholic University of Ireland at Newman House is a neo-Byzantine charmer. Its richly decorated interior was mocked at first but has since become the preferred surroundings for D
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Thomond Park Stadium
From 1995 until 2007, the Munster rugby team was undefeated in this legendary stadium, which was massively rebuilt in 2008, the year they won the Heineken European Cup for the second time. Tours of the hallowed ground include its memorabilia-filled museum. Its an easy 1km walk nort
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Unitarian Church
The Unitarian Church was built in 1863 to house two Unitarian congregations. Although nominally rooted in Presbyterianism, the church is a favourite with Dubliners looking to marry in accordance with a range of personal beliefs, including agnostics and nonbelievers who still want a
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St Peters Church of Ireland
St Peters Church of Ireland (not to be confused with St Peters Roman Catholic Church) is the church whose spire was burned by Cromwells men, resulting in the death of 100 people seeking sanctuary inside. Todays church is the second replacement of the original destroyed by Cromwell.
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Holy Cross Church
Built in 1862, this church has a splendid wooden roof with 14 angel carvings. Intricate mosaics adorn the aisle arches and the edges of the stained-glass window over the altar. The architect was Charles Hansom, collaborator and brother-in-law of Augustus Pugin (the architect behind
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Irish
Housed in an old synagogue, this museum recounts the history and cultural heritage of Irelands small but prolific Jewish community. It was opened in 1985 by the Belfast-born, then-Israeli president, Chaim Herzog. The various memorabilia includes photographs, paintings, certificates
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Glengowla Mines
Ugly work, but these 19th-century mines yielded all manner of silver, glistening quartz and much more. Visitors learn about the tough existence of workers here and can marvel at some of the treasures unearthed. You can also join in some gold-panning and enjoy exploring the working
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