Dublin - South County - CURIOUS IRELAND

Stillorgan Obelisk, Carysford Avenue. Dublin City 1727

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Ireland's 1st obelisk Stillorgan Obelisk was erected in 1727 and is believed to be the 1st obelisk to be built in Ireland. This location was originally on the grounds of Stillorgan Park House [...]

Stillorgan Obelisk, Carysford Avenue. Dublin City 1727 emmet2024-10-21T21:10:18+00:00

Drimnagh Castle, Drimnagh. County Dublin 1240

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Ireland's only moated castle Drimnagh is the only moated castle in Ireland and was once the seat of the de Bernival family. The de Bernival or Barnwalls were granted these lands in 1215 [...]

Drimnagh Castle, Drimnagh. County Dublin 1240emmet2024-10-21T21:32:09+00:00

Monkstown Castle, Monkstown. County Dublin b.14th -15th centuries

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Once one of Dublin's finest residences Monkstown Castle has been owned and occupied by some of the most prominent people and establishments in Irish History. This was once the the centre of a [...]

Monkstown Castle, Monkstown. County Dublin b.14th -15th centuriesemmet2024-10-21T21:29:28+00:00

Marlay House & Estate, Rathfarnham. County Dublin 1764

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The official start of the Wicklow Way Marlay Park was originally an Anglo-Norman farm on the border of Dublin. The original house here was built by Thomas Taylor and was known as 'The [...]

Marlay House & Estate, Rathfarnham. County Dublin 1764 emmet2024-03-10T18:55:10+00:00

The Rathmichael Cross, Rathmichael. County Dublin c.12th

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One of the 4 Fassaroe Crosses The Rathmichael Cross is one of 4 distinct-looking crosses that are collectively known as the Fassaroe Crosses. They are generally wheel-shaped with a depiction of the crucifixion [...]

The Rathmichael Cross, Rathmichael. County Dublin c.12themmet2023-08-02T15:08:14+00:00

Dalkey Island, South County Dublin

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A thorny little island Dalkey Island lies less than 300 meters off the south Dublin coastline and its name translates to 'Thorny Island' in Irish. This 22-acre island has been occupied for 6000 [...]

Dalkey Island, South County Dublinemmet2024-10-21T21:33:21+00:00

Ballybrack Dolmen, Ballybrack. County Dublin 2500BC

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4500-year-old tomb in a housing estate Many ancient monuments have survived for 2 main reasons. The first is because the sheer weight of the stones has stopped people from removing them, and [...]

Ballybrack Dolmen, Ballybrack. County Dublin 2500BC emmet2023-10-07T09:32:18+00:00

The Poolbeg Lighthouse, Great South Wall. Dublin City 1820

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Once the longest sea wall in the World The original lighthouse at Poolbeg was built in 1768. This was redesigned into its present form in 1820 and was painted red to indicate 'port [...]

The Poolbeg Lighthouse, Great South Wall. Dublin City 1820 emmet2024-10-21T21:15:33+00:00

Kilgobbin Church & High Cross, Stepaside. County Dublin 1707

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Viking gravestones & Bellarmine pottery Kilgobbin Church was built in 1707 on an ancient pre-Norman site where a wooden church would have stood. This is reputedly the first church to be built after [...]

Kilgobbin Church & High Cross, Stepaside. County Dublin 1707emmet2024-03-10T20:16:21+00:00

Ballycorus Lead Mine, Ballychorus. County Dublin 1807

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Once the largest lead mine in Ireland In 1807, The Ballychorus Leadmine was built after a discovery in the 1770s that an additional quantity of lead could be extracted from a furnace if [...]

Ballycorus Lead Mine, Ballychorus. County Dublin 1807 emmet2023-05-08T17:09:51+00:00

The Bottle Tower, Churchtown. County Dublin 1742

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Built in response to the forgotten famine of 1741 The Bottle Tower is located in Churchtown in Dublin and is also known as Hall’s Barn. It was commissioned by Major Hall in 1742 [...]

The Bottle Tower, Churchtown. County Dublin 1742emmet2023-10-07T09:36:27+00:00

Martello Tower No. 7, Killiney Hill. County Dublin 1804

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The finest converted Martello in Ireland Martello Tower No. 7 is one of about 50 Martellos built by the British along the Irish coast. They were built in sight of each other providing [...]

Martello Tower No. 7, Killiney Hill. County Dublin 1804 emmet2024-10-14T18:02:52+00:00

Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre, Dalkey. County Dublin 1550

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First-class museum in one of Ireland's prettiest villages The picturesque village of Dalkey was once Dublin's most important medieval port. This area was also at the outer edge of The Pale and so [...]

Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre, Dalkey. County Dublin 1550emmet2024-10-21T15:38:11+00:00

The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham. County Dublin 1786

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A museum dedicated to the memory and vision of Pádraig Pearse The Pearse Museum is located in one of Dublin City's most charming and atmospheric parks, with its riverside walks, unique follies, waterfalls, [...]

The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham. County Dublin 1786emmet2023-10-07T09:38:09+00:00

Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham, County Dublin 1585

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One of the finest fortified manor houses in the country Rathfarnham Castle was built in 1585 by Adam Loftus, Lord Chancellor & Archbishop of Dublin. Loftus was described as an ambitious Yorkshire clergyman [...]

Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham, County Dublin 1585 emmet2024-10-21T21:46:13+00:00

The Pyramid of Dublin, Killiney Hill, County Dublin 1852

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Views to wish for The Pyramid of Dublin was constructed in 1852 and is classified as an 'odd stepped pyramidal folly'. It was commissioned by Robert Warren who bought a house on these [...]

The Pyramid of Dublin, Killiney Hill, County Dublin 1852 emmet2024-10-21T14:26:45+00:00

Clondalkin Round Tower, Clondalkin. County Dublin c.790 AD

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Ireland's earliest round tower Clondalkin was originally the site of a 7th-century monastery founded by St Mochua. The annals state that this monastery was plundered in 832AD, The Viking King, Olaf the White, [...]

Clondalkin Round Tower, Clondalkin. County Dublin c.790 ADemmet2024-10-14T22:34:22+00:00

Finnegan’s Pub, Dalkey. County Dublin Est.1862

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Dalkey's finest Victorian drinking establisment Finnegan's Pub is located in the pretty seaside village of Dalkey and was originally called O'Meara's Pub. The building dates back to 1862 and it still has many [...]

Finnegan’s Pub, Dalkey. County Dublin Est.1862emmet2024-10-14T22:47:00+00:00

Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland, Clonskea. Dublin City 1996

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Ireland's Islamic Cultural Headquarters The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (ICCI) is located in Clonskea next to University College Dublin. It was designed by the Irish architect firm, Michael Collins & Associates, and [...]

Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland, Clonskea. Dublin City 1996 emmet2023-05-08T20:38:36+00:00

Radisson Blu St Helen’s Hotel, Stillorgan. County Dublin 1750

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Once one of Dublin's finest private houses St Helen's was originally called 'Seamount House' and is set in stunning formal gardens believed to have been designed by the famous gardener Nivian Nivien. It [...]

Radisson Blu St Helen’s Hotel, Stillorgan. County Dublin 1750 emmet2023-10-07T09:42:28+00:00

Killiney Obelisk, Killiney Hill. County Dublin 1742

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1741 Monument in a spectacular setting The Killiney Obelisk was built in 1742 to commemorate what is described as 'the Year of the Slaughter' or Ireland's forgotten famine. In 1740 there was an [...]

Killiney Obelisk, Killiney Hill. County Dublin 1742 emmet2024-02-15T21:37:46+00:00

Kilgobbin Castle, Stepaside. South County Dublin 1476

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A spooky castle on the border of the Pale Kilgobbin Castle was built by the Walshe Family in 1476. The Walshes were 'marcher lords' and controlled extensive tracts of land and castles in [...]

Kilgobbin Castle, Stepaside. South County Dublin 1476 emmet2023-07-30T05:51:55+00:00

Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Kilternan. County Dublin 1929

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A favorite church for getting hitched This is the charming Our Lady of the Wayside Church. It can be found in the scenic village of Kilternan on the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. [...]

Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Kilternan. County Dublin 1929emmet2023-10-07T09:47:29+00:00

Monkstown Parish Church, Monkstown, County Dublin 1825

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Regarded as a masterpiece of church architecture Monkstown Parish Church was built in 1789 and re-modeled by the famous architect John Semple in 1825. Its style has been described as 'castellated Gothic in [...]

Monkstown Parish Church, Monkstown, County Dublin 1825 emmet2024-10-21T14:57:52+00:00

Kilgobbin Cross, Stepaside. County Dublin c.10th

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A 1000-year-old High Cross found 200 years ago This cross can be found near the old Kilgobbin Church in Stepaside village. It stands over 8 feet tall and can be estimated to be [...]

Kilgobbin Cross, Stepaside. County Dublin c.10themmet2023-08-02T15:08:36+00:00

St Maelruan’s Church, Tallaght. County Dublin 8th-19th centuries

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A multi-period site "... of the utmost importance" St Maelruan founded a monastery near this location in the 8th century AD and Christian worship has continued for 1200 years. The tower was built [...]

St Maelruan’s Church, Tallaght. County Dublin 8th-19th centuriesemmet2024-03-10T19:05:43+00:00

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