Stay longer...
We are looking forward to meeting you in Maynooth in August 2026.
As well as the excursions offered during HNS 2026, there are many other attractions of heritage and historical interest, both local and national, that you as historical novelists may wish to visit if you’re extending the length of your stay.
Whether you prefer to spend time in nearby Dublin, head out west to the Atlantic coast, or explore historic sites the length and breadth of the beautiful island of Ireland, be sure to make the most of your stay.
Our listing is a selection of visitor attractions that might appeal to HNS members. There are many more that you can find out about by clicking the 'Discover Ireland' logo in our footer below. Note that many museums and historic sites in Ireland have free admission.
Click the hyperlink (underlined) to read each entry.
Céad Míle Fáilte go hÉirinn! A Hundred Thousand Welcomes to Ireland!
Transport Around Ireland
Trains in the Republic of Ireland are run by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie
National bus routes are operated by Bus Eireann, https://www.buseireann.ie/
The Transport for Ireland (TFI) website provides an integrated journey planner:
https://www.transportforireland.ie
TFI also provide a smartphone app.
Dublin
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts, Design and Military History
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Trinity College Dublin and The Book of Kells
Whitefriar Street Church (holds St Valentine’s relics)
St Audoen’s Church and Visitor Centre
Sure, what's the rush?
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend..."
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