Delvin is rich in history and you need look no further than its main street to see evidence of times gone by. With each passing week during the summer, tourists stop to take photos, to explore the open ruins and to find out more about the area.
Delvin now has an active Historical Society who are bringing local heritage to life through regular presentations, tours and field trips. With evidence of a possible monastic settlement at the northern end of the village, there is renewed hope that Delvin’s history will see the village receiving the attention it deserves and help develop it as a tourist attraction in its own right.
Church Of The Assumption
The Church of the Assumption, Delvin is a magnificent building constructed in the 1800s on high ground overlooking the main village. Read more...
Clonyn Castle
Clonyn Castle was built in 1639 by Richard Nugent as a replacement for the original Delvin Castle which, although in ruins, still stands on the main street. Read more...
Delvin Castle (in ruins)
The ruins of the original Delvin Castle still stand proudly on the main street, although the castle interior and its grounds are not normally open to the public. Read more...
St. Mary’s Church (in ruins)
The church is a fascinating building which attracts camera yielding visitors all year round, keen to explore its derelict interior and to see if they can decipher the inscriptions on the tombstones in the overgrown church yard surrounding it. Read more...
St. Patrick’s Hall
Delvin's main community centre, St Patrick's Hall, was built in 1832 and began life as the original village chapel. Fully refurbished in Autumn 2009, the hall now offers a modern and comfortable space for meetings and other community events. Read more...
