1
Hook Lighthouse
Historical place
Guided tours of a 800-year-old lighthouse building with on-site shop, cafe and sweeping area views.
4.80 (7.5K reviews)
2
Trim Castle
Castle
Castle used as shooting location for the movie 'Braveheart', with interpretation panels in grounds.
4.70 (6K reviews)
4
Knowth
Monument
Notable part of the archaeological Brú na Bóinne site, with many Stone Age tombs & petroglyphs.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
6
Rock of Cashel
Historical landmark
Limestone outcrop with Medieval edifices, including a 12th-century tower & a Gothic cathedral.
4.60 (13.2K reviews)
7
Kilkenny Castle
Castle
Riverside castle with an artfully restored interior (tours only), large garden, gallery and tearoom.
4.60 (11.1K reviews)
8
Cahir Castle
Castle
12th-century river island fortress with a keep and defensive towers, plus an audio-visual show.
4.60 (4.9K reviews)
9
Newgrange
Monument
Prehistoric site with monuments, such as a mound and chambers, plus an interpretive visitor centre.
4.60 (4.2K reviews)
10
Brú na Bóinne
Historical place
Renowned prehistoric landscape dominated by 3 neolithic passage tombs, plus 90 further monuments.
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
11
Clonmacnoise
Monastery
Ruined cathedral, 7 churches, 2 round towers, 3 high crosses and a large collection of grave slabs.
4.60 (3.4K reviews)
12
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Historical place
Versatile rooms for banquetting, concerts or lectures within 17th-century home for retired soldiers.
4.60 (951 reviews)
13
Ross Castle
Castle
Tours of a tower fortress built by 15th-century chieftains, with grounds that are free to wander.
4.50 (6.9K reviews)
14
The Bank on College Green
European restaurant
Elegant bar with live piano music and chandeliers hanging from an intricately decorated ceiling.
$$ $$
4.50 (5.2K reviews)
15
Hill of Tara
Historical place
Hilltop archaeological site dating from the Iron Age, known as the seat of the High King of Ireland.
4.50 (4.2K reviews)
16
James Fort
Historical place
The ruins of a 1607 fortress on the harbor are a noteworthy example of military architecture.
4.50 (344 reviews)
17
Ashtown Castle
Castle
Medieval stone house once hidden within a Georgian mansion, surrounded by gardens & walking paths.
4.50 (288 reviews)
18
Knocknakilla Stone Circle
Historical place
👍👍 For history lovers, it's worth the travel!
Also, the view on the way there is breathtaking.
4.50 (58 reviews)
19
The Dropping Well
Bar & grill
Traditional downstairs pub with large screen TVs and contemporary upstairs Irish restaurant.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.7K reviews)
20
Augustinian Friary
Historical place
👍👍 No fee, totally open. Loads of parking. You can walk around for a bit. Look for a white and brown cat ! She loves belly rubs
4.40 (57 reviews)