Local legend says the remains of Father Christmas lie within the medieval grounds.

An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.

The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.

One of the most popular megalithic sites in Ireland stands as a humbler version of Stonehenge.

Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

This museum is dedicated to the most famous Irish writers in history.

The ruins of a monastery that dates to the 7th century.

This center tells the story of one of the most famous battles in Irish history.

A stunning medieval castle owned and restored by the famed actor Jeremy Irons.

This beautiful site is where the first transatlantic telegraph was sent from.

An important landmark in the history of algebraic logic.

Originally built to monitor fishing, this Victorian tower now educates visitors about the local salmon industry.

This Copper beech tree nestled on a nature reserve is host to a bevy of autographs from Irish literary icons.

An Irish town has built a statue to a silent film actor simply thanks to the holidays he once spent there.

An abandoned faux-pub made famous by a Guinness commercial.

This supermarket offers shoppers a window into the past alongside their groceries.

Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

This 14th century tower house was once the home of Irish poet W.B. Yeats.

A collection of housewares from recent Irish history adjoined by a tower from ancient Irish history.

The chaotic studio of one of the 20th century's most important artists has been preserved down to the dust.

A restaurant with an extensive Irish whiskey bar also has several first editions of famous works by Irish authors.

These imposing walls and towers look more like the ruins of a fortress than a monastery.

This courtly monument celebrates an influential comedian who turned taking the piss out of the powers-that-be into an art.