During the Bronze Age, people protected themselves against marauding warriors by building their homes on lakes. "Crannog" or lake dwellings constructed from wattles, reeds and mud can be seen at Craggaunowen Castle. The Castle itself was restored by art historian...

One might describe it as love at first sight. When Lavoné Dickensheets Andrews, a Texas architect, and her husband stumbled upon the remains of a 15th century Irish castle, both were struck by a passionate impulse to restore the glory and grandeur of Knappogue Castle.

Adare is regarded as a fine example of the medieval fortified castle in Ireland and is one of a number of outstanding castles situated in County Limerick. It is sited on the north bank of the River Maigue in a strategic position on a substantial earlier ringwork...

Limerick City Gallery of Art is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in Ireland and home to an important collection of Irish 18th to 21st century art in all media, amounting to 831 works. One quarter of the collection is on permanent display in the gallery...

The Museum tells the story of the 19th Century Ireland, a fascinating window on the past. Simply but effectively presented.

West Limerick preserves many of Ireland's surviving spacious medieval halls. The Desmond Banqueting Hall is an imposing two-storey structure and was used by the Earls of Desmond for banqueting and entertainment.

This award-winning centre commemorates a forgotten day of Irish history - the Battle of Aughrim, "Ireland's Gettysburg" which was fought on 12th July 1691, in the closing stages of a war that divides Ireland to this day. The War of the Two Kings was fought between...

The De Valera Museum and Bruree Heritage Centre uses audio-visuals, graphic panels, set pieces and displays of personal memorabilia to tell the story of Eamon de Valera (former president of Ireland) and of the area which is credited with forming his character.

The Burren, from the Gaelic word Boireann is an area of limestone rock covering imposing majestic mountains, and tranquil valleys with gently meandering streams. With its innate sense of spiritual peace, extraordinary array of flora and wildlife, and megalithic tombs...

Located approximately one mile off Kilrush, Scattery Island is home to a monastic settlement founded in the early 6th century by St. Senan who was born locally.