Featured Heritage in Midlands
Athlone Castle
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Athlone Castle is an impressive Norman-built fortress along the shores of the Shannon River that dominates the Athlone town centre.
Clonmacnoise
Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly
Set on the banks of the River Shannon outside the village of Shannonbridge in Co. Offaly, Clonmacnoise is a 6th century monastery founded by Saint Ciaran in the 6th century that became one of Ireland's greatest centres for worship, learning, and craftsmanship.
