Ireland's Ancient East Tours
Some Ideas for Tours in Ireland's Ancient East
Glendalough Monastic Site
• Early Christian 6th Century
• Set in glaciated valley with two lakes
• Round tower, stone churches and monastic remains
Powerscourt House and Gardens
• Voted number 3 in World – National Geographic
• Stretches over 47 acres in Enniskerry village
• Intriguing waterfall close by to the estate
The Irish National Heritage Park
• Re-constructed historical sites from ancient Ireland
• Located on picturesque surroundings of river Slaney
• Unforgettable journey through Ireland’s past
Dunbrody Famine Ship
• Award-winning replica emigrant vessel
• Real life stories by costumed performers
• Houses Irish American Hall of Fame
Hook Lighthouse
• Purpose buit as a lighthouse 800 years ago
• Fully operational to this day
• Set on spectacular Peninsula on Wexford Coast
The Kennedy Homestead
• State of the Art Visitor Centre based on Kennedy’s in Ireland
• Houses rare and unique memorabilia and archive film footage
• Visited by former US President JFK in early 1960s
Wexford Storytelling Houses
• Almost unique to County Wexford
• Eight houses currently in operation throughout the County
• House locations and storytellers known intimately to us
Kilkenny's Medieval Mile
• Unique discovery trail running through heart of Kilkenny
• Kilkenny Walking Tours operating 34 years
• Smithwicks Experience and displays of civic treasures
Loftus Hall
• Ireland’s most haunted house
• Located on stunning Hook Head peninsula
• Fascinating history and infamous legends
Borris House
• Ancestral home of Kings of Leinster
• Traces history to Royal families of ancient Ireland
• Woodland Walk and Lace Garden along Mountain Stream
