Castlewellan Castle Old Scottish baronial castle built by the Annesley family between 1856 and 1858 overlooking Castlewellan lake. Historic Buildings Down 3
St Mary’s Cathedral Nestled in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny this cathedral was built in 1857. Historic Buildings Kilkenny 4
Mussenden Temple A temple library built by a bishop in 1785 to honour the memory of his cousin. Historic Buildings Derry 3
Altidore Castle Bought in 1944 by descendants of the Irish rebel Robert Emmet who was hanged for treason. Historic Buildings Wicklow 5
Lismore Castle The castle dates back to 1185 when the Lord of Ireland fortified an earlier religious settlement. Historic Buildings Waterford 2
Roscommon Castle The dramatic ruins of a 13th century Norman castle built in 1269 by Robert de Ufford. Historic Buildings Roscommon 2
St Macartan’s Cathedral Built between the years of 1861 and 1893 this is the only Catholic cathedral in Monaghan. Historic Buildings Monaghan 3
Old Mellifont Abbey The first Cistercian monastery in Ireland built in 1142 by Saint Malachy with monks from France. Historic Buildings Louth 1
Abbeyshrule Monastery One of Ireland’s first, this Cistercian abbey was founded in 1150 in Abbeyshrule by the O’Ferralls. Historic Buildings Longford 2
Garron Castle The 16th century ruins of an old castle and tower house overlooking a working Irish farmyard. Historic Buildings Laois 1