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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, County Sligo

Carrowmore visitor centre benefits from €1.5m upgrade

A newly upgraded state-of-the-art visitor centre at the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, showcasing Ireland's oldest megalithic tombs has officially opened following €1.5 million upgrade works.

Ireland • 03 Apr

Onlookers inspect a restored railway goods crane at Kilmeaden, Co Waterford

Watch: Historic railway crane unveiled in Co Waterford

A restored railway goods crane which is more than 160 years old has been unveiled at Kilmeaden, Co Waterford.

Munster • 13 Nov 25

Three of the six bells at St Audoen's Church date to 1423 and have never needed recasting

Celebrations for Ireland's oldest ringing church bells

The 600th anniversary of the oldest ringing church bells in Ireland - and one of the oldest surviving sets in the world - will be celebrated this weekend.

Ireland • 25 Aug 23

Before and after pictures reveal the scale of the restoration project at 18 Ormond Quay in Dublin

Dublin conservation project wins top European award

A project to conserve a 19th century merchant building on the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin has won one of Europe's top heritage honours.

Dublin • 25 May 21

Memorabilia included in exhibition called "From Ireland to Hollywood: Darby O'Gill & the Little People: The World Premiere"

Donegal celebrates 60th anniversary of Darby O'Gill

To mark the 60th anniversary of Darby O'Gill and the Little People, a celebration is taking place in Ardara in Co Donegal this weekend.

Ulster • 11 Oct 19

The Casino at Marino is one of the buildings that can be viewed this weekend

100 locations included in Open House Dublin

Dublin buildings of all types and periods will be open to the public for free this weekend as part of Open House Dublin presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation.

News • 17 Oct 14