Athlone Castle (Athlone)
This was built for England's King John in 1210, replacing a wooden fort, and extended circa 1276. It was probably built with a moat.
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Charles Fort (Kinsale)
Impressive star-shaped fort, built 1677-82 over the earlier Ringcurran Castle, and named for the restored King Charles II. It became known as the "new fort", complementing the older…
County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre (Sligo)
Look up your Sligo ancestors — former US Vice President Mike Pence, the founder of Chile and a noble Goon all have roots here — but do your…
Edmund Rice Heritage Centre (Waterford)
Chapel, shrine and museum commemorating the work of the Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice (1762-1844). Widowed young, he gave up his business and threw himself into the education of…