The ruins of a sixth-century monastery sit on the banks of the River Shannon.

This cemetery overlooking the Benbulben rock formation is the final resting place of one of Ireland's most beloved poets.

Mortarless walls that stretch for miles are a lovely solution for creating grazing land in the harsh terrain of the Aran Islands.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

The oldest licensed distillery in Ireland.

This 30-foot pile of rocks may be the grave of a mythological Irish queen.

A tribute to the incredible generosity the Choctaw Nation showed the Irish people during the Great Famine.

This single room has survived the centuries with almost no deterioration.

Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.

While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.

The comedy and tragedy of Oscar Wilde is preserved in a Dublin park, captured in a sculpture of colorful stone.

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

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A brisk climb up this solitary peak leads to the origin story of a towering figure in Irish history.

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.