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Uncover Ireland’s ancient history and celebrate its festivals this autumn
he island of Ireland is a land steeped in history and culture – from Newgrange
in County Meath, a burial chamber older than the Pyramids of Giza, to the 18th-century Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, whose gardens were voted the third-best in the world by National Geographic. Attractions steeped in heritage can
be found across the island, giving visitors the chance to uncover the stories that have made the destination what it is today. Those with an interest in religious history could head to Downpatrick, County Down. Legend has it that Saint Patrick is buried in the town’s cathedral. Or at Hook Head, County Wexford,
Hook Lighthouse, County Wexford
visitors can climb the 115 steps up the second-oldest operational lighthouse in the world. It is said that a beacon of light was first set up here by a monk in the sixth century, while the current building dates back to the 1200s. But for a special trip exploring
heritage across the island of Ireland,
suggest clients combine a trip to Derry~Londonderry with Donegal, giving them the chance to embark on both a city break and a top year- round coastal spot in the same visit. In Derry~Londonderry, recommend clients get their bearings by exploring the city’s magnificent walls. These 400-year-old structures make up the only example of a completely intact walled city on the island of Ireland and are some of the finest in Europe. The Guildhall is another iconic
landmark that has been a feature of the city since 1890, with its stunning stained-glass windows representing people from all walks of life. Its imposing clock is also modelled on London’s Big Ben. St Columb’s Hall is another fine
example of the city’s heritage, with not only an impressive architectural design, but with some renowned trailblazers, including women’s rights campaigner Emmeline Pankhurst, and world-famous performers, having made appearances under its roof.
Fort Dunree, Buncrana, County Donegal
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