museums ireland

The Dublin Civic Museum has closed for refurbishment until further notice.

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This is a local museum that hold artefacts that were used in every day farming life, many years ago....

Climb on board for a short train ride - or travel further afield on a special mainline steam excursion. Many engines and coaches are on display in transport museums and railway centres, with memorabilia from the golden age of steam. The first railway in Ireland opened in 1834, and the network quickly reached into all corners of the island. By 1920 almost 3,500 miles of track threaded the countryside and no Irish town was more than 10 miles from a railway station. Ireland's national railw...

"The garden is the glory of Lisselan" (Examiner newspaper)

Lisselan Estate has alot to offer for all the family for a great day out; fishing, golf, guided trails, children's trails, vintage cars and so much more,
The garden and the surronding estate would make a fabulous location for marquee weddings and the gardens are suitable for excellent for wedding photos....

This magnificent building dominates the city centre and is usually the first port of call for visitors to the city. You'll have no problem finding this attraction as it's instantly recognisable from its classical Renaissance style exterior and its distinctive green domes - the main dome measuring about 53 metres.
The City Hall was built in 1898 after Belfast was given the title of a 'city' by Queen Victoria. It features Portland stone, impressive marble and stained glass windows.

Some of Armagh's finest architecture surrounds the Mall. At the north end, the Court House with its classical portico was completed by Johnston in 1809. The stones left over from it went into the building of the nearby Sovereign's House, now the Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum. Although the Regiment no longer exists (it became part of the Royal Irish Rangers in 1968) the museum is considered as one of the best in the Army and has a very fine collection of medals and uniforms, some of them unique...

Worthy of a visit is the Diocesan Museum situated in the Cathedral buildings. Among the treasures on display is the 10th century Crozier of St Mel, uncovered 80 years ago in the ruin of the original Cathedral in Ardagh. It is a priceless relic of exquisite craftsmanship. The Episcopal ring of Bishop O'Higgins is also on show....

The Kerry Bog Village Museum and Village at Glenbeigh on the magnificent Ring of Kerry is a unique rural attraction to delight young and old who are interested in finding out more on the domestic lifestyles of the Irish in the earlly 1800's. It aims to create a period setting where you can visit and experience the past and understand the way of life in Ireland during this era....

The Sligo Yeats Society was founded in 1958, and is housed within the Yeats Memorial Building in Sligo town. Features include a number of exhibitions on the life and times of WB Yeats, the Sligo Art Gallery and the Yeats River Café....

The Garda Siochana Museum is the museum of the Republic of Ireland's national police force. It is located in Dublin Castle. The archivist is Inspector John Duffy, Dip Arc Sc.

The museum contains a vast amount of both archival and artefactual material, relating not only to the Garda Siochana, but also to the Irish Constabulary, The Royal Irish Constabulary, The Dublin Police, and The Dublin Metropolitan Police....