Things to see and do Leinster

To the west of Dublin, a true small-scale children's amusement park: …, toboggans, mini-golf, golf course… 

Natural reserve, north of Wexford, where some 190 species of birds can be admired, including migrants between October and April. Also an audiovisual exhibition in the visitor center.

Offered to the city of Wexford by the American government, this statue, located in front of the tourist office, was erected in honour of John Barry (1745-1803), the great figure of the American Navy. Born in Wexford, he emigrated to the United States where he became a hero of the American navy during the war of independence.

This church of the th century would have been built on a church site founded by Saint Patrick.

It was the origin of an arena for the bulls'races in medieval times. There is now a Lone Pikeman statue commemorating the rebels of 1798. Today, Bull Ring welcomes the weekly market in Wexford (every Friday from 9 am to 17 pm).

On the heights of New Ross, the ruins of a beautiful Anglican-style Anglican church built between 1210 and 1220, under the reign of Guillaume le Maréchal. One of the oldest and largest medieval churches in Ireland.

There is a port, but it is a rectangular rectangle where there are frail boats, and then, along the pier, Slade Castle (castle of the th and th centuries) has a frôlée tower with gulls.

Tea-room on site. The path slowly slides like to open on a valley. But the descent is lined with a long green carpet, where hundreds of sheep graze and bleat. In the distance, surrounded by a rempart of trees, the lavishly austère ruins of Tintern Abbey, Cistercian Abbey founded around 1200 and christened the name of the Town of Tintern in Wales, are profile. Open-sky arcade, ringed flower of iron, gouffre gouffre of the nave, tower that makes its arm mutilated towards the sky…

A beautiful black and white lighthouse, Europe's oldest lighthouse still in operation (the structure dates back to the th century).

Fort built in 1588, pending an attack by the Spanish. Some changes were made over the centuries.

Cistercian monastery founded in 1210, one of the largest in Ireland. The central tower and adjacent buildings were added in the th century. Next to the abbey is the castle of Dunbrody and its labyrinth (adult 4 €, child 2 €).

Grand Tower of the th century overlooking the village. It was thought to be built by the knights of the order of the Hospital of Saint John, founded in Jerusalem before the first crusade.

Like many Catholic churches, St Brigid's Cathedral was rebuilt, rebuilt, destroyed and rebuilt and served as a stable at Cromwell Horses… Recently renovated, she is always standing and has some attractions for architectural lovers. The round tower is the highest That tower in Ireland, but you need to be in shape to climb the wooden ladders. Very nice view of the top of the tower, whose normally pointed top was destroyed by lightning.

The tour of the stables can only be accompanied by a guide. Here you can admire the most beautiful horses in Ireland. The horse museum is the museum of the long history of love between Ireland and horse races, but also between man and horse from the sporting point of view.

The Japanese Garden is Europe's most famous Japanese garden and follows the traditional gardens of the land of the Rising Sun. St Fiachra's Garden offers beautiful walks in a web of lakes, rivers, stones and greenery.

This architectural style concerns the period corresponding to the kingdoms of George III (1760-1820) and George IV (1820-1830). It is characterized by neo-classical but also Gothic and exotic influences. It was adopted by snobbery by the Irish bourgeoisie in the th century. So the architecture of their houses followed a fashion coming from England. None of the big cities of the island escaped from this trend of building large wrought iron balconies. The kitchen is generally located in the basement, the dining room on the ground floor, the living room on the first floor and the owner's bedroom still above. But social crises quickly forced their residents to sell them to apartments. Many of these houses were destroyed in the 60 s. Dublin has great witnesses to Georgian architecture, such as the homes of Stephen's Green, The Custom House, The Four Court's and King's Inn.

Birdwatch Ireland is the trade name for the Conservation of Irish Ornithology (IWC). Founded in 1968, this association is dedicated to the conservation and protection of the country's wild birds. It survives through contributions from over 10,000 members.

Portlaoise Tourist Information Office is located in Portlaoise. It offers information on tourist attractions, outdoor activities, local history and events. Visitors can obtain information on historic sites, gardens, festivals, breweries and local food producers. Portlaoise is a town rich in history, with traces left by Vikings, Quakers and French Huguenots. Visitors can explore the area's ancient castles, estates and picturesque villages. The people of Portlaoise are known for their warmth and friendliness, and are always ready to share their local secrets with visitors. The tourist office is an ideal starting point for discovering the Laois region and ancient Eastern Ireland.

Well-documented office located right next to the Heritage Center (free entrance) and ideal to start your visit to Kildare.

Limestone rock where the king of Leinster, Dermot macmurrough, built a castle in the twelfth century. The remains (towers, walls and ruins in ruins) blend and integrate into the flourished vegetation. In clear weather, the view extends to 80 km.

Guided tour of the city by train (30 minutes).

Beautiful remains in neoclassical style, with a large dome, designed in 1790 by James Gandon (the architect of the Custom House in Dublin), for the Earl of Portarlington. A guide will accompany you in the main pieces, well restored. The large gardens offer a pleasant walk, along with rhododendrons, classical statues and a lake.