Heritage Island, Ireland's Visitor Attractions

Day trip from Dublin to discover the historical and archaeological treasures of the Boyne Valley, first visiting the ancient Celtic site of the Hill of Tara, then Trim Heritage Town and its spectacular 12th Century Castle featured in the film Braveheart. Continue your tour and work your way into County Louth and visit Beaulieu  House, Gaden and Car Museum which is situated over looking the River Boynes, one mile inland from the Irish Sea between Baltray and town of Drogheda.

En route back to Dublin stop off a Skerries Mills which is 30kms north of Dublin and is unique collection on 2 windmills and watermill with associated mill pond, mill races and wetland.

From Dublin through County Wicklow , known as the garden of Ireland, to magnificent Powerscourt Gardens, one of the country's great treasures and wonderful experiences.Continue on to Avondale House & Forest Park which was the birthplace  and home of one of  Ireland's great political leaders Charles Stewart Parnell.

En route back towards Dublin experience and art-lovers treat and Alfred Beit collection at Russborough in Blessington. The House, which has been described by historian Mark Bence -Jones as 'arguably the most beautiful house in Ireland' has some wonderful rooms with magnificent interior and ceiling, along with some exceptional collections of furniture, silverware and porcelain.

A day in the midlands starting with Castletown House a fine property dating from 1722 and located in Celbridge jsut outside Dublin. Continue through County Kildare, a county farmed for horses, to the fantastic Irish National Stud which also includes the world - famous Japanese Gardens, horse  Museum and  St. Fiachra's Garden.

Enjoy an afternoon of shopping heaven at nearby Kildare Village Outlet Shopping where you can choose from a range of luxury goods reduced by up to 60% off recommended retail price.

Staying in the Midlands visit magnificent Belvedere House which is fully restored and is noted for exquising rococo ceiling and bow end design. The Victorian Walled garden is treat for all with a fragrant herb garden, old  rose beds, and tumbling herbaceous borders.

In the afternoon take your pick from 2 of Ireland's finest and oldest distilleries. Locke's Distilleries is in Kilbeggan and includes the oldest licensed pot still distillery in the world , while Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre relates the story of Tullamore Dew whiskey. At both  venues experience a complimentary glass!