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Butter Gate
The 13th-century Butter Gate, just northwest of Millmount, has a distinctive tower and arched passageway.
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Wonderful Barn
Six teetering storeys wrapped by an exterior spiral staircase, on private property just outside Leixlip.
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Provosts House
Official residence of the university president (or provost), dating from 1759 in the Palladian style.
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Joyce Country Sheepdogs
Offers a chance to see the amazing feats performed by working sheep dogs on an actual farm. Book in advance.
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St Patricks Tower
St Patrick’s Tower is Europe’s tallest smock windmill (with a revolving top), which was built around 1757.
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Charles Stewart Parnell Statue
An imposing statue of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846–91), Home Rule advocate and victim of Irish morality.
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Luan Gallery
On the river near the castle, this excellent contemporary art gallery has regular exhibitions of top artists.
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Heritage Museum
A short walk to the right from the pier, the small but comprehensive museum gives an overview of the islands history.
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Keysers Lane
Duck your head and dart down Keysers Lane, a covered passage off North Main St that dates back to Norse times.
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Station House Museum
Located in an old train shed, this small museum is devoted to the story of local ponies and various historic events.
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St Kierans Church
There are but scant remains of St Kierans Church, the smallest at Glendalough. Its to the east of St Marys Church.
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Rubrics Building
The universitys oldest existing building, dating from roughly 1700. Its now used as accommodation for students.
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Abbey Centre
The Duiske Abbey Centre houses a small exhibition of Christian art, plus pictures of the abbey in its unrestored state.
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Mallow Castle
The Mallow Castle dates back to 1585. You can spot white fallow deer around the imposing ruins of this castle.
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West’s Holiday Park
This small site has views of Carrantuohil across tree-lined fields. On the N72, just under 2km east of the bridge.
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Naturequest Gallery
The local flora and fauna are the inspiration at Naturequest Gallery , an artist-run gallery just off the Butter Market.
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Termonfeckin Tower House
This tiny 15th-century tower house once belonged to a wealthy landowner. Pick up the key from the first house to its right.
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Dingle Whiskey Distillery
Artisan factory that produces whiskey, a quintuple-distilled vodka and a London dry gin, made with its own (secret) botanicals.
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Dingle Peninsula Museum
Set in the 19th-century schoolhouse, this local museum has displays on the geology, archaeology and ecology of the peninsula.
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St Peters Church
Further out of town is St Peters, which was built from stones taken magpie-like from Ferns Cathedral and St Marys Abbey.
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