Welcome to Ireland Tourist Attractions, a guide to museums, heritage centres, castles, maritime collections, cultural places and interesting visitor attractions across Ireland. The site is designed to help travellers discover both well-known sights and smaller local places that may not always appear on standard travel itineraries.
Whether you are planning a city break in Dublin, a coastal road trip, a museum-focused visit or a slower journey through Ireland’s counties, use the sections below to start exploring.
Explore Ireland by interest
Museums in Ireland
Find national museums, county museums, galleries, heritage centres and specialist collections across Ireland.
Maritime Heritage in Ireland
Explore maritime museums, harbour collections, coastal rowing, boatbuilding and Ireland’s seafaring history.
Things to do in Dublin
Plan a Dublin visit with museums, galleries, historic buildings, literary places and unusual specialist attractions.
Things to do in Cavan
Discover museums, railway heritage, workhouse history, cultural venues and landscape attractions in County Cavan.
Things to do in Cork
Explore Cork city, Cobh, Cork Harbour, West Cork and some of the county’s most interesting heritage attractions.
Popular heritage attractions
Ireland has a wide range of heritage attractions, from major historic sites to smaller local museums. These pages are useful starting points for visitors planning a cultural trip.
- Dublin Castle in Dublin 2
- Kilmainham Gaol Museum in Dublin 8
- Cork City Gaol in Cork
- Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff
- King John’s Castle in Limerick
- Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny
Museums and specialist collections
Many of the most useful pages on this site are smaller specialist collections. They can be ideal for visitors with specific interests such as motorsport, firefighting, rural life, printing, sport, geology or local family history.
- The Mondello Park Museum of Motorsport in Naas
- Dublin Fire Brigade Museum in Dublin 3
- Cormackstown Heritage Centre in Thurles
- The Rock Shop in Lahinch
- National Print Museum in Dublin 4
- The GAA Museum in Dublin 3
Maritime and coastal attractions
Ireland’s coastline is central to its history. Maritime pages on the site include harbour collections, coastal community heritage, ferry-related places, boatbuilding, rowing and maritime museums.
- Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre
- Foynes Flying Boat Maritime Museum in Foynes
- Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium in Greencastle
- McDonald’s Boatbuilders Maritime Collection
- West Clare Currach Project Maritime Collection
- Wexford Irish Coastal Rowing Federation Maritime Collection
Plan your visit
Before travelling to any attraction, check current opening details, booking requirements and local access information. This is especially important for smaller museums, private collections, community heritage centres and seasonal attractions.
Use this site as a discovery guide, then confirm the practical details before making a special trip.
FAQ
What can I find on Ireland Tourist Attractions?
The site lists museums, heritage centres, castles, cultural venues, maritime collections and other visitor attractions across Ireland.
Where should I start?
Start with Museums in Ireland, Things to do in Dublin or Maritime Heritage in Ireland, depending on your interests.
Are all visitor details always current?
Visitor details can change, especially for smaller attractions. Always check current information before travelling.