{"id":4701,"date":"2019-05-28T10:13:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T10:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/overinireland.com\/?p=4701"},"modified":"2019-07-25T09:05:04","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T09:05:04","slug":"oldest-buildings-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overinireland.com\/oldest-buildings-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Oldest Buildings in Ireland: 20 Structures You NEED To See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With sites earlier than the Neolithic Stonehenge,\nthe oldest bar in the world and over 30,000\ncastles, the home of the Celts and Vikings will take you on an exclusive\njourney fully shaped by its heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

War, fire and time consumed numerous sites in the country; thanks to the work of volunteers and passionate (alongside the state and generous donators) many remained in excellent conditions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From castles to manors, churches to barracks, head to a trip of a lifetime where past is still present and discover what made the Republic of Ireland, the country it is today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes revamped, other times raw, here\nis a list of 20 of the oldest buildings in the biggest cities of Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oldest Buildings in Dublin, Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

#1  Christ Church – The Oldest Building in Dublin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Also known as the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Christ Church, established by King Sitriuc Silkenbeard and D\u00fan\u00e1n (first bishop), is the most aged architecture in the city. The initial proof of its current existence was discovered in a manuscript dating from 1030. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The construction was then renovated in stones, in 1170, by Strongbow (an Anglo-Norman invader), and restored again with imposing Gothic traits in 1871. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crypt, underneath the edifice, is\ninitial and dates back to the late 12th<\/sup> century. It is the largest catacomb\nin both the island and Britain, and it hides a unique feature. Found stuck in\none of the organ\u2019s pipe, the mummified remains of a cat everlastingly chasing a\nrat are on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission Fee:<\/strong> \u20ac7.00 adult, \u20ac5.50 senior\/student, \u20ac2.50\nchildren under 12s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/strong>: Christchurch Pl, Wood Quay, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 St. Audoen’s Church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A post shared by Mike Crisolago (@mikecrisolago)<\/a> on \/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js<\/a>\n\n\n\n

There are\ntwo churches dedicated to St Audoen in Dublin. Adjacent to each other, one is\nRoman Catholic Polish and was built in 1841, and the other belongs to the\nChurch of Ireland and was constructed in 1190. The latter, named after the\nsaint French Ouen, was developed by the Anglo-Normans. The earliest structure\nis St Anne\u2019s Chapel; the nave and the chancel were respectively adjoined in the\n1275 and 1330. The tower, on its side, was added in the 17th<\/sup> century\nand shelters 6 bells (including 3 of the country\u2019s oldest).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cemetery, today a park, conceals the\nremains of eminent personalities as parliament members, duchesses, bishops and\nscientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission\nFee:<\/strong> Free! 30-minute guided tour free as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> 14 High St, The Liberties, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 Earliest Waterholes in Ireland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Despite a difference\nof 300 years, both the Brazen Head and Sean\u2019s Bar claim being the primaeval and,\nbelieve it or not, they\u2019re both right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erected in\n1198, the former is the oldest Pub as it serves both food and beverages. The\nlatter, implanted in AD900, provides only drinks and remain not only the\nearliest bar in the country, but also in the world! The two alehouses are definitely\nworth a visit, but only one is located in the capital city. In both, the \u2018Black\nStuff\u2019 (Guinness) pours perpetually, and folk music alongside storytelling\nreverberate every single night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More details in our article \u201cWhat is the oldest pub in Ireland?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> The Brazen Head, 20 Lower Bridge St, The\nLiberties, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   \nSean\u2019s Bar, 13 Main St, Athlone, Co. Westmeath<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 Clontarf and Malahide Castles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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From a\ncastle to a bar, a cabaret to a hotel, Clontarf has put on many hats since its\ncreation in 1172. Held by the Knights Templars, the English realm and the\nVernon’s Family; it turned into a 4-star accommodation with 111 rooms in 1998.\nPrices for a night start at \u20ac149 and goes up to \u20ac509 depending on the season\nand the type of bedroom chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malahide Castle,\n13 years younger, owned by the Talbot family for 791 years, played a major part\nin history through the Battle of Boyne and World War 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The West\nLawn covers 8 hectares (20 acres), lodges wooden sculptures as well as the\nFairy Trail. This 1.8km path is perfect for kids as it displays an enchanting\nforest and farmyard with donkeys and goats. The Butterfly house and walled\ngarden, on their side, hide over 5,000 species of plants in 105 hectares (260\nacres).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission\nFee<\/strong> Malahide<\/strong>: All sites\nincluded: Adult \u20ac14, Concession and Students \u20ac9, Children under 12 \u20ac6.50,  Family (2 parents, 3 kids) from \u20ac35<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Clontarf, 3 Castle Avenue, Clontarf East<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  \nMalahide Demesne, Malahide <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Ancient Buildings in\nDublin include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n