By Raeesha Ikram
Introduction
This list covers the 41 most famous landmarks in Ireland that are a must for...
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In the heart of the city of Dublin lies a 600-year-old castle that loyally served...
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Ireland's oldest and most renowned university, Trinity College Dublin, was founded in 1592 by Queen...
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If you are an art lover, you should know that there's a national gallery a...
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While most Irish landmarks have a very colourful heritage, others have a more tragic past...
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Also known as the National Cathedral of Ireland, this historical and religious site is one...
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Ireland's nickname, the Home of Guinness, is quite a literal one. The country is where...
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If you are interested in archaeology or are looking for more historical Irish landmarks to...
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The building at number 14 Henrietta Street has witnessed Dublin and Ireland's evolution over 300...
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General Post Office, or GPO, is one of the most famous buildings in Ireland. Located...
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The Blarney Castle and Gardens in County Cork is one of the most revered historical...
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brú na Bóinne, is one of the oldest human-made landmarks...
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Situated at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains is another one of the major landmarks...
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Glendalough, a valley of two lakes in County Wicklow, is one of the best natural...
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The Skellig Islands is a unique set of rocky islands situated towards the western coast...
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Dingle Peninsula is one of the best-preserved natural landmarks in Ireland that will spellbind you...
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As one of the most famous landmarks of Ireland, Spike Island in County Cork is...
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A hidden gem in County Cork, on the southern coast of Ireland, sits Kinsale ...
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Ireland's oldest national park, Killarney, offers you a plethora of nature-bound experiences that your memory...
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Aran Islands is a cluster of three islands, namely Inis Mor, Inis Oirr, and Inis...
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Spookily, this castle in County Offaly also goes as Ireland's most haunted castle, which is...
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Founded by Saint Ciarán in the 6th century, Clonmacnoise is a monastery in County Offaly...
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Bunratty Castle is a national monument of Ireland located in County Clare. The castle was...
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Country Clare in the Wild Atlantic Way is home to the Cliffs of Moher that...
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A popular landmark in the West of Ireland, The Lost Valley, is an active working...
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Located about 40 minutes from Dublin's city centre, Dalkey Castle is a famous landmark in...
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Located near Letterfrack Village, Connemara National Park is one of Ireland's six beautiful national parks...
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Built in the 1860s, Kylemore Abbey used to be the private residence of the Mitchell...
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Kilkenny Castle is located in the village of Kilkenny and was built at the end...
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Benbulbin, sometimes spelt Ben Bulbin, is a protected site located in the Sligo County of...
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Knocknarea is a mountain located in Sligo town within County Sligo. The hill stands at...
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Glenveagh National Park is the second largest of Ireland's six national parks and boasts incredible...
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Slieve League Cliffs, also known as Sliabh Liag, rises over 600 meters above the Atlantic...
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King John's Castle is a 13th-century Anglo-Norman castle built on King's Island in the city...
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One of Ireland's famous landmarks is a burial and ceremonial site in the County of...
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Rising 1038 meters tall, Carrauntoohil is Ireland's highest mountain and a must on any Ireland...
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The Ring of Kerry in County Kerry is one of the best hideaway spots in...
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Inside Killarney National Park, at the foot of Torc Mountain, is the 20-meters-high Torc Waterfall...
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Dun Briste is a colossal 45-meter sea stack in Mayo County, just off the shore...
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The mythical tale of Satan spitting a chunk of rock out of a cave after...
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The Waterford Greenway, also known as the Déise Greenway, is a railway trail that runs...
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Stretching 25 km along the coastline of County Waterford, Copper Coast Geopark is a vast...
Conclusion
While this list highlights some of the most famous Ireland monuments and landmarks, the island...
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