Public buildings to see in Ireland

Armagh Friary

Armagh Friary is one of the many abbeys dotted around Northern Ireland. Nevertheless, it is one of the most beautiful in County Armagh!

Abbeys and monasteries

Dunmore Abbey

Dunmore Abbey is a former Augustinian monastery in Dunmore, County Galway. It was built on the ruins of an ancient abbey, once founded by Saint Patrick.

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Clonfert Cathedral

Clonfert Cathedral is famous for its typical Romanesque architecture and its improvements over the centuries. Don't miss his sacristy!

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Kilmalkedar Church

A 7th-century monastery on the Dingle Peninsula. The ruined building is a clever blend of architecture from several eras.

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Rathfran Abbey

Rathfran Abbey is a ruined abbey in County Mayo. In a state of ruin since its fire in 1590, the place is…

Abbeys and monasteries

The Yellow Steeple

The Yellow Steeple is a curiosity in the town of Trim. The bell tower is the only vestige of an Augustinian abbey built in the 14th century.

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Knockmoy Abbey

Knockmoy Abbey is a Cistercian abbey in the village of Abbeyknockmoy (County Galway). Built in the 12th century, the abbey is one of the finest examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture!

Abbeys and monasteries Churches

Turlough Church

Turlough Church is a ruined ecclesiastical building built near Turlough between the 10th and 13th centuries. In remarkable condition, the site is…

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Cavan Friary

The Cavan Friary, a former Dominican and then Franciscan monastery in the small town of Cavan. Ravaged by fire, its main tower remains to this day.

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St Nicholas church in Adare

Passing through Adare? Don't miss St Nicholas Church, a remarkably well-preserved Augustinian monastery! A true architectural marvel!

Abbeys and monasteries

Although less attractive from a tourist point of view, Ireland's public buildings have a rich history that's worth discovering... They alone bear witness to great episodes in Irish history, and are well worth a visit!

Visit Irish public buildings

Buildings that tell the story of the country's history!

If you wander around Ireland's major cities, you're bound to come across some of its grand public buildings. Government building, town hall, theater, concert hall... There's something for everyone! Don't hesitate to visit them: these buildings are the very soul of these great Irish cities! They have often been the scene of historic moments that have shaped the face of Ireland today!