Ireland links
General
Heritage Ireland devotes its website to introducing the visitor to the National Monuments, historic houses, and parks and gardens that the government oversees. You'll find lots of visitor information and small photos to help you plan.
Another excellent resource for those interested in visiting some of Ireland's grand gardens and architectural treasures is on the Castles Ireland website.
Transportation
Irish Rail's website has timetable, special breaks, ticket and reservation information.
Ready to book your rail travel? Click here for Rail Europe, a Castle and Palace Hotels partner.
Bus Éireann has lots of useful tools online to help you plan your trip.
Heritage Ireland hosts information on Aughnanure Castle and Connemara National Park.
For an introduction to the Aran Islands and transportation links on how to get there, try this website.
If you would like to visit or make a pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick, check out its website to view photos, read FAQ, and make plans.
Kylemore Abbey maintains an excellent website with information about the abbey, gardens, school, and the Benedictine community.
The Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum website has background and visitor information.
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Heritage Ireland hosts information on Ballyhack Castle, Brú na Bóinne (Boyne Valley), Castletown House, Clonmacnoise, Glendalough, Jerpoint Abbey, Kilkenny Castle, and Trim Castle.
The attractive website of the Irish National Stud Farm gives a broad overview of the estate, including visitor information. You can even catch up on news of your favorite stud.
Tullynally Castle's website offers history and visitor information to tour its extensive gardens.
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Heritage Ireland hosts information on the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Swiss Cottage, Killarney National Park, and Ross Castle.
Shannon Heritage manages websites for Knappogue Castle (including information for accommodation and medieval banquest), Bunratty Castle, St. John's Castle, and the Cliffs of Moher.
The Hunt Museum in Limerick presents a site with an overview of its fine antiquity collection.
Learn about Waterford Crystal and take a virtual tour at the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre site. Visitor information for the Waterford Museum of Treasures may be found on their website.
Visit the Lismore Castle site to learn about the properties of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and the possibility of renting out their castle and staff for your next grand event.
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