My top ten places to visit in Ireland - tourist attractions that everyone on vacation should see

From St. Patrick’s Relic to “Riverdance” - my top choices in Ireland

6. Ballymore Historic Features, Wexford

Located in Wexford, the Ballymore Historic Features is an award winning museum that includes the remains of a 14th century Norman Castle and an 18th century period farm and family residence.

There were family members on both sides of the 1798 rebellion and the house itself was occupied as a rebel camp site for some weeks during the rebellion. Visitors are also invited to stroll the grounds which include an old church and graveyard.

7. Jameson Experience, Cork

Take a guided tour through the distillery in Midleton, Cork and learn how to tell the difference between Scottish, American, and Irish whiskey. Guests have the opportunity to join in some comparative taste testing.

The tour ends with an Irish Whiskey Taster Certificate and a complimentary glass of Jameson with a mixer of the guest’s choice.

8. Michael Collins Memorial Centre

Expert guides will lead you through the times and life of Irish revolutionary and chairman of the Provisional Government, Michael Collins. Located in Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Collins’ birthplace, the site contains the repaired remains of Collins’ childhood home and the outline of his later home, which was burned by the Black and Tans during the Irish War for Independence.

9. Skibbereen Heritage Center

Located in Cork, the Skibbereen Heritage Center features several exhibits, most notably on the Great Famine and natural marine resources. Skibbereen was one of the worst hit areas by the Famine as shown by the mass graves in the area.

The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre features an audio-visual display on early Irish marine sources and the folklore about them. The Center also features genealogy information to help you trace your Irish roots.

10. Latin Quarter, Galway City

Among the variety of pubs grab a bite to eat and see Irish dancers perform at The King’s Head, a pub named for its connection to King Charles I’s executioner who lived there in the 17th century. Afterwards listen to a traditional Irish music session at the local pub Tig Coili, a pub popular with both tourists and locals in this lively part of the City of the Tribes.
 

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