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Impressive 18th-century mansion, built in the 1770's by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire. Formerly the home of the Governor of Northern Ireland, the mansion is now the official residence of the Secretary of State. |
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The main feature of the ruined 12th-century church is its fine Romanesque doorway. The archaic stone figures set into the wall pre-date the church. Passenger ferry from Castle Archdale Country Park. |
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The spectacular castle-crowned crag, on the famous north Antrim coast, was shaped when the sea cut deep into the rock. Dunluce Castle, originally occupied by the MacQuillan family and later the MacDonnells. A defined site from at least 500AD. |
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Famous for its perfect 12th-century round tower and ruined Augustinian abbey. Intricately carved 15th-century high cross in graveyard. Small museum. Wheelchair access limited. |
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Thought to have been built around 1320 by a local chieftain of the O’Neill clan, but named after Harry Avery (Henry Aimbreidh) O’Neill, a local chief who died in 1392, this structure is considered unusual in that Irish chieftain’s of the time ... |
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Mysterious complex of 7 Bronze Age stone circles and alignments. It's where megalithic tombs and the mysterious Beaghmore stone circles stand as silent witnesses to the settlements that thrived here 6,000 years ago. |
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Enniskillen Castle overlooks Lough Erne in Enniskillen, once the stronghold of Gaelic Maguire chieftains. The castle's history is traced from its beginnings as a Maguire castle until its use as a barracks in the 1700s and 1800s. |
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21.2 hectares of mature conservation mixed woodland overlooking the River Bann, Mountsandel Wood contains the oldest known human settlement in Ireland. |
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Belfast Castle occupies a prominent site on the slopes of Cave Hill. Many historical exhibitions are located in the visitors centre, there is an excellent restaurant on site or you can walk & enjoy the stunning views over Belfast Lough. |
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One of Ireland's finest Medieval castles. A striking feature of the landscape from land, sea and air. Started 1180 by John De Courcy, conquerer of East Ulster. |
