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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ireland
Irish World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Ireland map · historical landmarks in Ireland
Ireland has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1993 and 1996. This map of UNESCO sites in Ireland covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Irish World Heritage Sites range from Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne onwards; Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne was the country's first inscription, added in 1993; Sceilg Mhichíl is the most recent, listed in 1996.
Start with Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne and Sceilg Mhichíl, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 2
- First inscribed
- 1993
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- DUBDublin1 site
- KIRFarranfore1 site
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All 2 sites in Ireland
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ireland
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the BoyneThe three main prehistoric sites of the Brú na Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are situated on the north… | 1993 | Cultural | The three main prehistoric sites of the Brú na Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are situated on the north bank of the River Boyne 50 km… |
| Sceilg MhichílSceilg Mhichíl is an outstanding, and in many respects unique, example of an early religious settlement deliberately… | 1996 | Cultural | Sceilg Mhichíl is an outstanding, and in many respects unique, example of an early religious settlement deliberately sited on a pyramidal rock in the… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Ireland
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Ireland?
- Ireland has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Ireland?
- Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne was inscribed in 1993. The three main prehistoric sites of the Brú na Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are situated on the north bank of the River Boyne 50 km north of Dub.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Ireland?
- Sceilg Mhichíl, inscribed in 1996. Sceilg Mhichíl is an outstanding, and in many respects unique, example of an early religious settlement deliberately sited on a pyramidal rock in the ocean, pre.
- Which UNESCO sites in Ireland are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Ireland.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Ireland?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Ireland's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne (1993). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Irish World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 2 Irish UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.