After it was swallowed by a Georgian mansion, this medieval castle remained forgotten for centuries.

This colorful and fiery mural depicts the Irish folk story of the beloved hero Cuchulain.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

These gigantic skeletons tower over visitors and provide insight into the creatures that once ruled over Ireland.

A particularly disconcerting tribute to Irish martyrs.

The chaotic studio of one of the 20th century's most important artists has been preserved down to the dust.

Modern sundial uses ancient methods to tell time and date perfectly.

Mortarless walls that stretch for miles are a lovely solution for creating grazing land in the harsh terrain of the Aran Islands.

A collection of housewares from recent Irish history adjoined by a tower from ancient Irish history.

A standing relief of a Norman knight whose posture marks him as a Crusader.

This pub built its reputation pouring post-shift pints for employees of the cemetery with which it shares a wall.

The house where the writer spent his formative years.

This natural sea arch highlights Ireland's rugged coastal beauty.

The ruins of a medieval monastery named after a type of tree.

These imposing walls and towers look more like the ruins of a fortress than a monastery.

A tribute to the incredible generosity the Choctaw Nation showed the Irish people during the Great Famine.

This courtly monument celebrates an influential comedian who turned taking the piss out of the powers-that-be into an art.

This ancient Irish tower could easily have stood in for Rapunzel's prison.

A stunning Victorian abbey and walled garden on a lakefront.

Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."

Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.

Though they've since been renamed, these two streets hint at Dublin's darker days.

The ruins of an 800-year-old monastery boasts the tallest round tower in Ireland.

This Irish museum in a historic 19th century market pays tribute to the glory of butter.