The Midlands
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1. Athlone Castle
Castle/PalaceBold and imposing, Athlone Castle stands beside the River Shannon. A raft of dazzling exhibitions are housed inside this 13th-century Norman...Read More
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2. Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre
Castle/PalaceSummer visitors can join a guided tour of one of Ireland's most elegant stately homes and peer behind the scenes of a previously closed-off...Read More
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3. Clonmacnoise
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThanks to its location, this legendary monastery survived almost everything thrown at it, including raids by feuding Irish tribes, Vikings,...Read More
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4. Emo Court and Gardens
Historic HomeHistory, architecture, and nature merge in a happy commingling at Emo Court, a quintessential landmark of Irish Palladian elegance and one of...Read More
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5. Lough Boora Discovery Park
City ParkThis open expanse of once commercial, now exhausted, bog has been restored for a variety of leisure activities, from hiking and cycling to coarse...Read More
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6. Morrissey's Pub
Historic District/SiteDon't miss Morrissey's. A working public house since 1775, this is one of Ireland's best-loved drinking emporiums and has a dark, wood-panel...Read More
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7. Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryAlong the banks of the Grand Canal, Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre—in a 19th-century bonded warehouse—trades heavily on its historic Irish identity...Read More
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8. Tullynally Castle and Gardens
Castle/PalaceIt's hard to figure out which is more famous: Tullynally's storybook castle or the magical parklands that surround this fabled family seat....Read More
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9. Anthony Trollope Trail
TrailThis trail, created to honor the celebrated English Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope (1815–82), takes in 27 locations throughout Leitrim...Read More
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10. Bear Essentials Ireland
Museum/GalleryRelive your childhood at this fun stop for all ages where you can view the largest collection of teddy bears in Ireland. Each bear is handcrafted...Read More
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11. Belvedere House, Gardens and Park
Historic HomeA stately mid-18th-century hunting lodge with extensive gardens, Belvedere House occupies a beautiful spot on the northeast shore of Lough Ennell...Read More
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12. Birr Library
Notable BuildingIn keeping with the historic townscape character, it's worth calling in here to see what ranks as one of Ireland's most spectacular locations...Read More
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13. Casey's Bogwood Sculptures
Museum/GalleryA lovely spot near Longford Town is Newtowncashel, on the banks of Lough Ree, where you can visit Casey's Bogwood Sculptures, a fascinating...Read More
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14. Cathedral of Christ the King
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe town's largest structure is the Renaissance-style Catholic Cathedral of Christ the King, completed in 1939. Note the facade's finely carved...Read More
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15. Charleville Castle
Castle/PalaceOne relic of Tullamore's former splendor is found on the southwestern edge of town, where, if you take the road heading to Birr from the center...Read More
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16. Clara Bog Visitor Centre
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeAs one of the best remaining examples of an intact raised bog in western Europe, Clara Bog is home to protected wildlife species, including...Read More
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17. Coolbanagher Church
Religious Building/Site/ShrineCoolbanagher Church, the familiar name for the exquisite Church of St. John the Evangelist, was, like Emo Court and Gardens, designed by James...Read More
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18. Fore Abbey
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe spectacular remains of Fore Abbey dominate the simple village—its structure is massive and its imposing square towers and loophole windows...Read More
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19. Heritage House
Historic HomeRemodeled interpretation, time lines, and new infographics were added during 2020 at the Heritage House, also known as the former North Boys...Read More
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20. Heywood Gardens
GardenThe pretty Georgian village of Ballinakill contains the Heywood Gardens, which were designed by the English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in the...Read More
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