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County Courthouse
The refurbished County Courthouse south of Parnell St was designed by Richard Morrison in 1802. It was here that the Young Irelanders of 1848, including Thomas Francis Meagher, were tried and sentenced to transportation to Australia.
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An Díseart
Set in a neo-Gothic former convent, this Celtic cultural centre has impressive stained-glass windows by Dublin artist Harry Clarke (1889-1931) depicting 12 scenes from the life of Christ. Admission includes a 15-minute guided tour.
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Arts & Social Science Building
One of Trinity Colleges newer buildings, the 1978 Arts & Social Science Building backs on to Nassau St and forms an alternative entrance to the college. It was designed by Paul Koralek and houses the Douglas Hyde Gallery of Modern Art .
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Mint
Dating from the 16th century, the Mint, near the village square, has some interesting Celtic-inspired carvings around the windows. Although Edward IV is thought to have granted a charter to a mint in 1467, no coins were produced here.
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Kilmallock Museum
Across the road from Kilmallocks Kings Castle, a lane leads down to this tiny museum, which houses a random collection of historical artefacts and a model of the town in 1597. The museum is the base for the history trail around town.
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Donegal Ancestry Family Research Centre & Heritage Centre
Donegal Ancestry Family Research Centre & Heritage Centre is one of the restored riverside warehouses, which has an exhibition on the history of Rathmelton, and also does genealogical research. It costs €15 for an initial consultation.
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Daniel ODonnell Visitor Centre
Singer and local-boy-made-good Daniel ODonnell is celebrated in this shrine-like museum (Theres his wedding suit!). The hugely popular Wee Daniel is beloved for his Irish folk and country music and his hits include My Donegal Shore .
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Highlanes Gallery
Set in a beautifully converted 19th-century monastery, this gallery has a permanent collection of contemporary art, plus regular temporary exhibitions. Attached is a shop featuring high-quality Louth craftwork, and a chic cafe .
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Limerick City Museum
This small and modest museum has exhibits on Limerick silverwork and Limericks lace manufacturing, with some elegant examples including a babys blouse. There are also exhibits relating to local history, including the Limerick Soviet (1919).
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East Clare Heritage Centre
Tuamgraney, at the junction of the road to Mountshannon (R352), has a small museum, the East Clare Heritage Centre . Although the museum keeps erratic hours, the surrounding moody parish cemetery is a fascinating look into Irish genealogy.
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Holy Trinity Heritage Centre
Carlingfords heritage centre is in the former Holy Trinity Church. A short video describes the village history and explains what has been done to give it new life in recent years after villagers got together to revive a dying community.
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1 Thomas St
In the Guiness Storehouse, at No 1 Thomas St , a plaque marks the house where Arthur Guinness lived. In a yard across the road stands St Patrick’s Tower , Europe’s tallest smock windmill (with a revolving top), which was built around 1757.
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Scattery Island Visitor Centre
A free exhibition on the history and wildlife of Scattery Island is housed in its visitor centre, housed in a restored cottage at the end of the pier. The centre also offers free 45-minute tours of St Senans Monastery, on the island.
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Round Tower
On the northeastern corner of the cathedral is an 11th- or 12th-century round tower, the earliest building on the Rock of Cashel. Its 28m tall and the doorway is 3.5m above the ground – per-haps for structural rather than defensive reasons.
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Dun na Sead
Baltimore harbour is dominated by the stone tower of 13th-century Dun na Sead castle. Inside, the great hall houses seasonal art displays and information on the castles history, but the main attraction is the view from the battlements.
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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Goat Castle and St Begnet’s Church have recently been converted into the Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre. Models, displays and exhibitions form a pretty interesting history of Dalkey and give an insight into the area during medieval times.
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Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
Kilfane Glen & Waterfall is a pretty spot with wooded paths winding through its wild 6-hectare gardens, which date from the 1790s. An elaborately decorated thatched cottage is worth hiking to. Kilfane Glen is 2km north of town along the N9.
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Spanish Point
With fine views of the setting sun, this lovely beach also affords excellent walks north of the point amid the low cliffs, vast ledges of stone, rock pools, coves and isolated beaches. Note however that some sections can be hazardous.
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Dromore Wood
East of Dysert O’Dea, you can wander along a lovely river in Dromore Wood . This Dúchas nature reserve encompasses some 400 hectares as well as the ruins of the 17th-century O’Brien Castle, two ring forts and the site of Kilakee church.
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Riverside Path
A pleasant, signposted riverside path, with wayside seats, starts from just north of the Augustinian priory gates. Look for a narrow access gap and head off alongside the river. After about 250m, turn left along the road to reach the centre of Adare.
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