Our History and Heritage category brings all Coast Radar’s Ireland listings related to looking for something to do or a place to visit together where they offer some form of historic or heritage based activity.
Finding the best things to see and do on a day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the historic and heritage links below, hit the jump to my location button or use the search bar to plan your next Ireland activity.
Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills were originally opened in 1794 as a private enterprise, before being taken over by the British Government during the Napoleonic Wars as one of three Royal gunpowder mills that manufactured gunpowder for the British Government. Read more…
The Youghal Heritage Centre is in the old Market House, overlooking Youghal quay and jetty. The centre exhibits artefacts, images and models, illustrating the history of Youghal, the historic figures that formed this history, and the way of life. The centre is open all year round. Read more…
This is one of the oldest Christian sites in Ireland and thought to have been a monastic settlement of Saint Declan of Ardmore (c 450). Although, the current church is a mix of later periods. It was rebuilt in Irish Romanesque style (c750) and the Great Nave was erected in the year 1220. The roof timbers have been carbon dated Read more…
The Glucksman Gallery is an art gallery in University College Cork (UCC) and was named ‘Best Public Building in Ireland’ by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland in June 2005. The gallery has three floors of display spaces and the temporary exhibitions programme focuses on thematic shows. Read more…
Bantry House and Garden is situated on the Wild Atlantic Way overlooking Bantry Bay. The hoiuse has been home to the White family since 1739 and was first opened to the public in 1946. Today visitors can explore the house, formal gardens, and stop off for tea in the tearoom. Read more…
Sherkin Island is 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) long by 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) wide. The island includes 3 beaches, Silver Strand (Green Coast Award), Cow Strand and Trabawn. You also have a Franciscan friary and Sherkin also has camp facilities. Please be aware that it is expected you take away everything you came with as there is no rubbish collection Read more…
St. Anne’s Church is one of the oldest churches in the city built in 1722. Enjoy the experience of ringing the world famous Shandon Bells from the first floor. View the internal workings of the clocks, the ‘Four Faced Liar’ and see the 18th Century bells in the Belfry. Climb 132 steps and see spectacular 360 degree views of the city Read more…
Roslee castle was home to the O’Dowd chieftains of the barony of Tireragh, having been originally built for Oliver McDonnell. Situated adjacent to Easkey pier, the 63 feet high castle is a dominant landmark, although only the main body of the castle remains. Read more…
Beltany is a neolithic stone circle situated at the summit of Tops Hill, dating from around 1400-800 BC and comprises 64 stones around a low earth platform or tumulus. Read more…
Anna Livia is a bronze monument located in Croppies Memorial Park in Dublin, designed by the sculptor Éamonn O’Doherty. The monument is a personification of the River Liffey which runs through Dublin. Anna Livia Plurabelle is the name of a character in James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake who also embodies the river. Read more…
Carrowmore is a megalithic tombs complex that has 30 surviving monuments and is among the oldest used passage tombs, the earliest depositions of approximately 3700 BC. Most of the sites are “satellite tombs” which surround the largest monument, placed on the high point of the plateau, the cairn (now restored) called Listoghil. The site has an exhibition, toilets and car Read more…
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