interpretative centre ireland

The Book of Kells contains a Latin text of the four gospels richly decorated by Irish monks around the year 800 AD. The greatest Irish work of art to survive from the Middle Ages, it has been in the library of Trinity College Dublin since the 1660s.
The ’Picturing the Word’ exhibit will place it in its historical and cultural context and compares its images and techniques to those in contemporary metalwork, bone, slate, stone and enamels. Much of the exhibition is an analysis of its ani...

There is a long tradition of visiting the Giant's Causeway, and with easier travel, more and more people are coming to view this wonder of nature. The majority of visitors arrive with little more idea of the story of The Causeway than their Victorian predecessors. The Causeway Centre has been built by Moyle District Councils to provide facilities for visitors from near and far.

The centre incorporate tourist information, shops, a restaurant, an exhibition telling the story of the Caus...

Carrickfergus Castle the finest best preserved Norman castle in Ireland, dominates the town. John de Courcy, first Earl of Ulster, built the castle in the late 12th century, and for five centuries thereafter it was the seat of English power in the North. After serving as a prison in the 18th century, the castle was used as a magazine and armoury until 1928. Today life-like models depict stirring events in its 800-year history.

De Courcy also built the parish church of St. Nicholas,...

You can easily follow the story of Patrick Bronte and his family through the buildings that survive within the Homeland....

Ireland's Shannon Region is full of thousands of monuments signalling thousands of years of heritage. From prehistoric times there are stone tombs, megalithic tombs as they are called, some of the most dramatic monuments you are likely to find anywhere in the world....

Associated with famous Ulster-Americans, including John Dunlap, printer of the American Declaration of Independence. Display of 19th century hand printing presses. Audio-visual. National Trust. Wheelchair access....

The entertaining exhibition features the area's rich geographical and archaeological heritage, including a 6th century log boat. Outside, a nature trail provides the opportunity to examine the plant and animal life of the bog at close quarters. Bicycles to suit all the family are available for hire. Maps and information on the local area are available from the centre. Eight selft catering cottages are also available for rent. A warm welcome awaits you in the foothills of the Sperrin Moun...

King House, built by Sir Henry King about 1730 is a house of unique architectural and historical importance.

Situated on the Boyle River, within the town of Boyle, it occupies land formerly controlled by the MacDermot Clan and is the most important provincial town house in Ireland.

Home to the Connaught Rangers regiment from 1788 and the Irish Army since then, recent extensive restoration has brought King House back to its former glory.

With the aid of exciting special...

Ballintubber Abbey was founded in 1216 by Cathal Crobhdearg O'Connor, King of Connacht, near the site of the church built by St. Patrick in 441. Despite the Abbey's turbulent history, which included repression and burning, the Abbey 'refused to die' and now has the unique status of being Ireland's only royal Abbey which has been in continuous use for over 780 years. Spend some time in Ballintubber and Stroll around the grounds of the Abbey. Pray within its hallowed walls. Visit the Interpr...

Royal Tara has been making fine bone china since 1953 and is located in Galway on the west coast of Ireland.