DUBLIN HERITAGE SITES Áras an Uachtaráin Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Tel. : +353 (0)1 677 0095 Fax : +353 (0)1 672 6454 Lo Call : 1890 430 430 Email : [email protected]Áras an Uachtaráin is the Official Residence of the President of Ireland. Built in 1751 and situated in the 1,752 acres of the Phoenix Park Open : Saturdays only 10:15-16:00 Summer 10:30-15:30 Winter Closed : 24 - 27 December Arbour Hill Arbour Hill, Dublin 7 Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021 Email : [email protected]The Military Cemetery at Arbour Hill is the last resting place of 14 of the leaders of the Insurrection of 1916 Open: All year round Mon - Fri 08.00 - 16.00 Sat 11.00 - 16.00 Sun 09.30 - 16.00 Casino Cherrymount Crescent, off the Malahide Road, Marino, D3 Tel +353 (01) 833 1618 Fax +353 (01) 833 2636 Email [email protected]The Casino, meaning “small house”, surprisingly contains 16 finely decorated rooms, endlessly rich in subtlety and design. It is a remarkable building - both in terms of structure and history.The Casino is located at Marino, just off the Malahide Road and only three miles north of the centre of Dublin. Open : Mid March - May & Oct 10:00-17:00 June - Sept 10:00-18:00 Last Admission 1 hour before closing. Admission: Adult: €7.00 , Sen/Group €5.00, Child/Student €3.00, Family €12.00 Dublin Castle Dame Street, Dublin 2 Tel. : +353 (0)1 645 8813 Fax : +353 (0)1 679 7831 Email : [email protected]Originally a Norman castle, situated at the southeastern corner of the medieval city walls, Dublin Castle today mainly contains buildings dating from the 17th to 20th centuries, but the visit also includes the medieval remnants. Open All year Mon - Sun & B/H 09:45 - 17:45. Last Admission 17:15 Closed 25 - 27 Dec & 1 Jan Please refer to www.heritageireland.ie for admission prices Dublin Castle can close at very short notice for government business. Farmleigh Phoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15 Tel. : +353 (0)1 815 5900/815 5981 Fax : +353 (0)1 815 5968 Email : [email protected]An estate of 78 acres situated to the northwest of the Phoenix Park. It was purchased by the OPW on behalf of the Government in 1999 and developed in order to provide accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation Admission Free House : Daily guided tours from 10.15 - 16.15. Estate open all year: Daily 10.00 - 18.00 , last admission 17.00 Farmleigh House can close at very short notice for government business Garden of Remembrance Parnell Square East, Dublin 1 Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021 Email : [email protected]Designed by Daithí Hanly - a place of quiet remembrance and reflection dedicated to the memory of all who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom. Open Apr - Sept Daily 08.30 - 18.00 Oct - Mar Daily 09.30 - 16.00 Open Christmas Day 11.00 - 13.00 Government Buildings Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 Tel. : +353 (0)1 645 8813 Tel. : +353 (0)1 619 4116 Fax : +353 (0)1 679 7831 Open: Saturday 10.30-13.30. Tours starting every hour on the half hour. Free tickets available at the National Gallery lobby (Merrion Square entrance). Last tour 13.30 02 D 03 04 05 06 St Audoen’s Church Cornmarket, High Street, near Christchurch, D 8. Tel. : +353 (0)1 677 0088 Email : [email protected]Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, St. Audoen’s is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. Open Late April - Late Oct Daily 9.30-17.30 Last admission: 16.45 St. Mary’s Abbey Meetinghouse Lane, off Capel Street, D 1 Founded in 1139 as a daughter house of the Benedictine Order of Savigny, it became Cistercian in 1147. Closed At Present Please Check Heritage Ireland Website for updates. Admission Free St Stephen’s Green Dublin 2 Tel. : +353 (0)1 475 7816 Fax : +353 (0)1 475 5287 Ireland’s best known Victorian public park, this 22 acre park has been maintained in the original Victorian layout. Open Mon-Sat 07.30, Sun & Public Holidays 09.30 Closes according to daylight hours. Open Christmas Day 10.00 - 13.00 War Memorial Gardens South Circular Road, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 Tel. : +353 (0)1 475 7816 (Gardens) Fax : +353 (0)1 475 5287 (Head Office) Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and dedicated to the 49,400 Irish Soldiers who died in the 1914-1918 war. Open Mon-Fri - 08.00 Sat-Sun - 10.00 Closes according to daylight hours. Access to bookrooms by arrangement with local management 18 19 20 01 Admission Free Admission Free Debit/Credit Cards Accepted Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Weekends and B/H Park & Museum Opens 10.00 Closed Christmas day HERITAGE SITES OUTSIDE DUBLIN Altamont Gardens Tullow, Co. Carlow Tel. : +353 (0)59 915 9444 Fax : +353 (0)59 915 9510 Email : [email protected]Large, beautiful old world garden, Robinsonian in style Open: All year. Full details on www.heritageireland.ie Burren National Park Burren National Park Information Point Clare Heritage Centre, Corofin, Co. Clare Tel + 353 (0)65 6827693 email [email protected]Outside summer season: Tel +353 (0)91 631804 email [email protected]The Burren is one of the finest examples of a Glacio – Karst landscape in the world.1500 hectares of the Burren National Park contain all the major habitats of the region, limestone pavement,hazel scrub, deciduous woodland, wetlands & species – rich grassland. Open Visitor Information Point: April to June & September daily 10.00 – 17.00 July & August daily 10.00 – 18.00 Dromore Wood Nature Reserve Ruan, Ennis, Co. Clare Tel: +353 (0)85 808 5199 when Visitor Centre open. Otherwise contact Coole Park +353 (091) 631 804 A nature reserve of 400 hectares, Dromore Wood boasts a rich and diverse flora and fauna Dromore Wood: Open Daily Barrier Closes: Summer 19.30, Winter 18.00 Visitor Centre: May: Wed-Sun 10.00-17.00 June-Aug: Daily 10.00-17.00 Ennis Friary Abbey Street, Ennis, Co. Clare Tel. : +353(0)65 682 9100 Fax : +353(0)65 684 1020 Email : [email protected]13th C. Franciscan Friary which has many 15th & 16th C. sculputures. Open 6 April to End of September - Open Daily 10.00 - 18.00 1st October - 1st November - Open Daily 10.00 - 17.00 Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Scattery Island Kilrush, Co. Clare Tel. : +353 (0)87 995 8427 Tel +353 (0)87 995 8427 Winter Contact +353 (0)87 919 9725 Email [email protected]Scattery Island is home to a 6th century monastery founded by St. Senan Open (recommended visiting times): 25 May - 30 August: Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Please note that access to the island is dependent on tidal/weather conditions. Last admission 45 minutes before closing Barryscourt Castle Barryscourt Castle Carrigtwohill, Co Cork Tel +353 (0) 21 488 2218 Present castle dates from 15th and 16th C. Closed for renovations until further notice, Please check www.heritageireland.ie for updates. Email [email protected]Charles Fort Summer Cove, Kinsale, Co. Cork Tel. : +353 (0)21 477 2263 Fax : +353 (0)21 477 4347 Email : [email protected]A classic example of a 17th C star-shaped fort. Open: Mid March - October Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Early Nov - Mid March Daily 10.00 - 17.00 Last admission 1 hour before closing. Visitors are advised to wear footwear suitable for uneven terrain 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 D DUBLIN LOCATIONS ADMISSION CHARGES Please consult www.heritageireland.ie website for current charges and opening times. Last admission to most sites is approximately one hour before closing. Guided tours are available at most sites. Please note that at some sites access is by guided tour only. 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Guide to Opening Times and Admission Charges. Killarney National Park Muckross House & Gardens Joint Ticket for House & Farms Trim Castle excl. Keep Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Centre & Newgrange Centre & Knowth Centre, Newgrange & Knowth Muckross Traditional Farms Does not accept the Heritage Card. Brú na Bóinne 9.00 7.50 6.00 .00 9.00 6.00 .00 15.00 10.50 45.00 13.00 7.50 €3.00 €4.00 €3.00 €10.00 €6.00 €7.00 €4.00 €16.00 €4.00 €6.00 €4.00 €14.00 €10.00 €13.00 €8.00 €30.00 €6.00 €8.00 €4.00 €20.00 €4.00 €5.00 €3.00 €13.00 €1.00 €2.00 €1.00 €4.00 RATHMINES ROAD NAVAN ROAD N.4 CHAPELIZOD BY PASS NAAS ROAD LONG MILE ROAD GROVE ROAD STRAND ROAD ROCK ROAD NO RTH C I R C UL A R RO A D STILLORGAN ROAD DUBLIN BAY DUBLIN AIRPORT W E ST E RN P AR K WAY M O T O R W A Y M 50 SANTRY AVENUE D A O R N U M Y L L A B MALAHIDE ROAD COLLINS AVENUE HOWTH ROAD FINGLAS ROAD BOTANIC ROAD HAROLD'S CROSS RANELAGH MILLTOWN DUN LAOGHAIRE DALKEY CASTLEKNOCK GLASNEVIN CITY CENTRE SANTRY CLONTARF RAHENY WALKINSTOWN TALLAGHT RATHFARNHAM TEMPLEO GUE BALLSBRIDGE 19 06 03 10 17 12 15 05 16 18 04 11 09 20 21 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre 02 Arbour Hill 08 Grangegorman Military Cemetery St Mary’s Abbey War Memorial Gardens Farmleigh Áras an Uachtaráin 14 Phoenix Park, People’s Flower Garden 13 01 Phoenix Park, A National Historic Park St. Stephen’s Green Iveagh Gardens Government Buildings Kilmainham G aol Royal Hospital Kilmainham St Audoen’s Dublin Castle Rathfarnham Castle Pearse Museum & St. Enda’s Park National Botanic Gardens Casino Marino Garden of Remembrance 07 M50 M50 M1 Free admission tickets to the Áras issued from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on Saturdays only Grangegorman Military Cemetery Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021 Email : [email protected]One of the largest military cemeteries in Dublin. Mature trees and well-maintained lawns create a reflective atmosphere in this multi-denominational cemetery which was laid out in 1876. Open: All year round daily 10.00 - 16.00 Admission Free Iveagh Gardens Clonmel Street, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 (01) 475 7816 Fax: +353 (01) 475 5287 Among the finest and least known of Dublin’s parks and gardens - includes a unique collection of landscape features Open Mon - Sat 08.00 Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00 Close: according to daylight hours Kilmainham Gaol Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, D 8 Tel +353 (01) 453 5984 Fax Email [email protected]+353 (01) 453 2037 One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe Open all Year except 24th, 25th and 26th of December . January - December - 9.30 - 17.30 - Last Tour 16.15 Online booking and further information available at www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, D 9 Tel. : +353 (0)1 804 0319/857 0909 Fax : +353 (0)1 836 0080 Email [email protected]Tour Bookings Email [email protected]+353 (01) 836 0080 Colourful gardens covering 19.5 hectares, with approx. 20,000 plant species (€5.00 for Pre-Booked GuidedTour: duration 1 Hour) Open:Mar-Oct: Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00 Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00 Nov-Feb: Mon-Fri 09.00-16.30 Sat-Sun 10.00-16.30 Pearse Museum & St. Enda’s Park St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D 16 Tel. : +353 (0)1 493 4208 Fax : +353 (0)1 493 6120 Email : [email protected]Former school run by Patrick Pearse, now a museum in one of Dublin’s most charming and atmospheric parks. The courtyard incorporates an informative Nature Room. Pearse Museun Nov-Jan 09.30-16.00 Feb 09.30-17.00 Mar-Oct 09.30-17.30 All year Sun & B/H’s open at 10.00 The Phoenix Park, A National Historic Park Whitefields, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021 Fax : +353 (0)1 820 5584 Website :www.phoenixpark.ie 1752 acres makes the park one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city Open: 24hrs all year round Phoenix Park, People’s Flower Gardens Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021 Website :www.phoenixpark.ie Fax : +353 (0)1 820 5584 The Victorian Gardens are 22 acres in size and were re-opened in 1864 after originally being established in 1840. Open daily, 8.00am to dusk. Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Ashtown Castle Phoenix Park, D 8 Tel. : +353 (0)1 677 0095 Fax : +353 (0)1 672 6454 Website :www.phoenixpark.ie Interprets the history and wildlife of one of the world’s largest enclosed parks Open: (Ashtown Castle in Park) Nov - Apr: Wed-Sun inc 09.30 - 17.30 May - Oct: Daily 10.00 - 17.45 Access to Ashtown Castle by guided tour only. Last tour 30 mins. before closing. Last admission 20 mins. before closing Tours to Áras an Uachtaráin depart from Centre every Saturday . Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, D 14 Tel. : +353 (0)1 493 9462 A 16th C. castle with 18th C. interiors by Sir William Chambers and James ‘Athenian’ Stuart. Open May - Sept 9.30 - 17.30 October – April Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am – 17.00pm Royal Hospital Kilmainham Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Tel. : +353 (0)1 612 9900 Fax : +353 (0)1 612 9999 Email : [email protected] Open July Sept, Tue - Sunday A magnificent late 17th Century Classical building with Chapel, Great Hall, Formal Gardens, burial grounds and artists studios now home to Irish and International visual art. Pre-booked Heritage Tours, please email [email protected]08 09 10 C 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 07 Access from Hatch St. and Clonmel St. Admission : St.Enda’s Park: Nov-Jan 09.00 16.30 Feb 09.00-17.30 Mar & Oct 09.00-18.00 Apr & Sept 09.00-20.00 May-Aug 09.00-21.00 Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Admission : D Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Ferry Service to Island Tel : +353 (0) 85 2505514 Email: [email protected]Ferry Schedule www.scatteryislandtours.com Heritage Town Guided Tour Restricted Access Toilets Toilets for visitors with disabilities Visitor Centre Audio visual Exhibition Tea Rooms Nature Trails/ Walks Picnic Area Car/Coach Park KEY B/ H Bank Holiday 21 Admission Free One of The Office of Public Works’ responsibilities is the protection and conservation of Ireland’s built heritage. The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs (DAHRRGA) is responsible for the protection and conservation of Ireland’s natural heritage. You can find out more about our natural and built heritage from the following: www.heritageireland.ie EXPLORE IRELANDS HERITAGE BUY A HERITAGE CARD If you are interested in visiting a number of Heritage sites, why not buy a Heritage Card? It is great value and gives unlimited admission for one year to sites managed by the Office of Public Works or by The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs (with the exception of Muckross Traditional Farms). It may be purchased at most sites for: Adult € 40.00 Senior Citizen € 30.00 Child or Student € 10.00 Family € 90.00 You should buy this card at the first heritage site that you visit. You can also buy the card before your visit – check our website www.heritageireland.ie or telephone +353 (01) 647 6592 (from overseas) or Callsave 1850 600 601 (within Ireland). 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DUBLIN HERITAGE SITESÁras an UachtaráinPhoenix Park, Dublin 8Tel. : +353 (0)1 677 0095 Fax : +353 (0)1 672 6454Lo Call : 1890 430 430Email : [email protected]Áras an Uachtaráin is the Official Residence of thePresident of Ireland. Built in 1751 and situated in the1,752 acres of the Phoenix ParkOpen : Saturdays only 10:15-16:00 Summer 10:30-15:30 Winter Closed : 24 - 27 December
Arbour HillArbour Hill, Dublin 7Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021Email : [email protected] Military Cemetery at Arbour Hill is the last resting place of 14 of the leaders of the Insurrection of 1916 Open: All year roundMon - Fri 08.00 - 16.00Sat 11.00 - 16.00Sun 09.30 - 16.00
CasinoCherrymount Crescent, off the Malahide Road, Marino, D3Tel +353 (01) 833 1618 Fax +353 (01) 833 2636Email [email protected] Casino, meaning “small house”, surprisinglycontains 16 finely decorated rooms, endlessly rich insubtlety and design. It is a remarkable building - both in terms of structure and history.The Casino is located at Marino, just off the Malahide Road and only three miles north of the centre of Dublin.Open : Mid March - May & Oct 10:00-17:00 June - Sept 10:00-18:00 Last Admission 1 hour before closing. Admission: Adult: €7.00 , Sen/Group €5.00, Child/Student €3.00, Family €12.00
Dublin Castle Dame Street, Dublin 2Tel. : +353 (0)1 645 8813 Fax : +353 (0)1 679 7831 Email : [email protected] a Norman castle, situated at thesoutheastern corner of the medieval city walls, DublinCastle today mainly contains buildings dating fromthe 17th to 20th centuries, but the visit also includesthe medieval remnants.Open All year Mon - Sun & B/H 09:45 - 17:45. Last Admission 17:15 Closed 25 - 27 Dec & 1 Jan
Please refer to www.heritageireland.ie for admission pricesDublin Castle can close at very short notice for government business.FarmleighPhoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15Tel. : +353 (0)1 815 5900/815 5981Fax : +353 (0)1 815 5968Email : [email protected] estate of 78 acres situated to the northwest ofthe Phoenix Park. It was purchased by the OPW onbehalf of the Government in 1999 and developed inorder to provide accommodation for visiting dignitariesand guests of the nation Admission FreeHouse : Daily guided tours from 10.15 - 16.15. Estate open all year: Daily 10.00 - 18.00 , last admission 17.00Farmleigh House can close at very short notice for government business
Garden of Remembrance Parnell Square East, Dublin 1Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021Email : [email protected] by Daithí Hanly - a place of quietremembrance and reflection dedicated to the memory ofall who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom.Open Apr - Sept Daily 08.30 - 18.00Oct - Mar Daily 09.30 - 16.00 Open Christmas Day 11.00 - 13.00
Government BuildingsUpper Merrion Street, Dublin 2Tel. : +353 (0)1 645 8813Tel. : +353 (0)1 619 4116Fax : +353 (0)1 679 7831Open: Saturday 10.30-13.30. Tours starting everyhour on the half hour.Free tickets available at the National Gallery lobby(Merrion Square entrance).Last tour 13.30
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St Audoen’s Church Cornmarket, High Street, near Christchurch, D 8.Tel. : +353 (0)1 677 0088Email : [email protected]
Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, St.Audoen’s is the only remaining medieval parishchurch in Dublin.Open Late April - Late Oct Daily 9.30-17.30Last admission: 16.45
St. Mary’s Abbey Meetinghouse Lane, off Capel Street, D 1
Founded in 1139 as a daughter house of theBenedictine Order of Savigny, it became Cistercianin 1147.Closed At Present Please Check Heritage Ireland Website for updates.
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St Stephen’s GreenDublin 2Tel. : +353 (0)1 475 7816Fax : +353 (0)1 475 5287Ireland’s best known Victorian public park, this22 acre park has been maintained in the originalVictorian layout.Open Mon-Sat 07.30, Sun & Public Holidays 09.30Closes according to daylight hours.Open Christmas Day 10.00 - 13.00
War Memorial Gardens South Circular Road, Islandbridge, Dublin 8Tel. : +353 (0)1 475 7816 (Gardens)Fax : +353 (0)1 475 5287 (Head Office)
Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and dedicated to the49,400 Irish Soldiers who died in the 1914-1918 war.Open Mon-Fri - 08.00 Sat-Sun - 10.00Closes according to daylight hours. Access tobookrooms by arrangement with local management
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HERITAGE SITES OUTSIDE DUBLINAltamont Gardens Tullow, Co. Carlow Tel. : +353 (0)59 915 9444 Fax : +353 (0)59 915 9510 Email : [email protected], beautiful old world garden, Robinsonian in styleOpen: All year.Full details on www.heritageireland.ie
Burren National Park Burren National Park Information PointClare Heritage Centre, Corofin, Co. ClareTel + 353 (0)65 6827693email [email protected] summer season: Tel +353 (0)91 631804email [email protected]
The Burren is one of the finest examples of a Glacio –Karst landscape in the world.1500 hectares of the BurrenNational Park contain all the major habitats of the region, limestone pavement,hazel scrub, deciduous woodland, wetlands & species – rich grassland.Open Visitor Information Point: April to June & September daily 10.00 – 17.00 July & August daily 10.00 – 18.00
Dromore Wood Nature Reserve Ruan, Ennis, Co. ClareTel: +353 (0)85 808 5199 when Visitor Centre open. Otherwise contact Coole Park +353 (091) 631 804 A nature reserve of 400 hectares, Dromore Woodboasts a rich and diverse flora and faunaDromore Wood: Open DailyBarrier Closes: Summer 19.30, Winter 18.00Visitor Centre: May: Wed-Sun 10.00-17.00June-Aug: Daily 10.00-17.00
Ennis Friary Abbey Street, Ennis, Co. Clare Tel. : +353(0)65 682 9100 Fax : +353(0)65 684 1020 Email : [email protected] C. Franciscan Friary which has many 15th & 16thC. sculputures. Open6 April to End of September - Open Daily 10.00 - 18.00 1st October - 1st November - Open Daily 10.00 - 17.00Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Scattery IslandKilrush, Co. ClareTel. : +353 (0)87 995 8427Tel +353 (0)87 995 8427Winter Contact +353 (0)87 919 9725Email [email protected] Island is home to a 6th century monasteryfounded by St. SenanOpen (recommended visiting times):25 May - 30 August: Daily 10.00 - 18.00Please note that access to the island is dependent on tidal/weather conditions.Last admission 45 minutes before closing
Barryscourt CastleBarryscourt CastleCarrigtwohill, Co CorkTel +353 (0) 21 488 2218
Present castle dates from 15th and 16th C.Closed for renovations until further notice,Please check www.heritageireland.ie for updates.Email [email protected]
Charles FortSummer Cove, Kinsale, Co. Cork Tel. : +353 (0)21 477 2263 Fax : +353 (0)21 477 4347 Email : [email protected] A classic example of a 17th C star-shaped fort.
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Carrick-on-Suir
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Dungarvan
Wicklow
Dun Laoghaire
Carlow
Kildare
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Monasterevin
Tullow
Kilkenny
New Ross
Gowran
Portlaoise
Tullamore
MoateAthlone
Roscommon
Boyle
Castlerea
Longford
Tulsk
Lanesborough
Cavan
OldcastleWestport
Oughterard
Ballinrobe
Clifden
Inis Mór,Aran Islands
Claremorris
Ballina
Sligo
KillalaBallycastle
Crossmolina
Belderg
Letterfrack
Maam Cross
BelmulletBangor Eris
Donegal
Letterkenny
Omagh
EnniskillenArmagh
Swinford
Ballinasloe
Loughrea
PortumnaGort
Kilrush
ShannonAirport
KnockAirport
Ennis
Ennistymon
Mullingar
Balbriggan
Drogheda
Dundalk
Derry
BallybofeyStrabane
Coleraine
Larne
Antrim
NewryMonaghan
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Slane
Ardee
Trim
Kells
Roscrea
Birr
Nenagh
Cashel
Thurles
Tipperary
Tarbert
Clonmel
Ballingarry
Fermoy
Carrigtwohill
Mallow
ListowelNewcastle West
Adare
Tralee
Dingle
Killarney
Kenmare
Caherdaniel
Bantry Kinsale
Arklow
Gorey
Enniscorthy
Ferns
Ulster
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Coole
SwissCottage
Ross Castle
Dún Aonghasa
Donegal Castle
Brú na BóinneNewgrange& Knowth
Glendalough Visitor Centre
Wicklow MountainsNational Park
Dwyer-McAllisterCottage
Old Mellifont Abbey
Battle of the Boyne – Oldbridge Estate
Loughcrew
Trim Castle
PortumnaCastle &Gardens
Céide Fields
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
CarrowmoreMegalithic Cemetery
Glebe House and Gallery
Sligo AbbeyParke’s Castle
Glenveagh National Park
Boyle Abbey
Ennis Friary
Scattery Island
Der
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Fota Arboretum & GardensDesmond Castle
Ilnacullin (Garinish Island)
Gallarus Oratory
Ionad an Bhlascaoid(The Blascaod Centre)
Killarney National Park,Muckross House, Gardens
& Traditional Farms
Desmond Hall
Adare Castle
Listowel Castle
Barryscourt Castle
Cahir Castle
Doneraile Park
Rock ofCashel
Castletown
Corlea TrackwayVisitor Centre
Heywood Gardens
AltamontGardens
Kilkenny Castle
Dunmore Cave
Jerpoint Abbey
St. Mary’sChurchFerns Castle
JFK ArboretumReginald’s Tower Tintern Abbey
Ormond Castlerd
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Dungarvan Castle
BallyhackCastle
Ardfert Cathedral
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Connemara National Park
Aughnanure Castle
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
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SITE LOCATIONS
HERITAGE SITES OF IRELAND 2017EnglishVisitor Information forParks, Monuments and Gardens.Guide to Opening Times and Admission Charges.
Killarney National Park
Muckross House & Gardens
Joint Ticket for House & Farms
Trim Castle excl. Keep
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre
Centre & Newgrange
Centre & Knowth
Centre, Newgrange & Knowth
Muckross Traditional FarmsDoes not accept the Heritage Card.
Brú na Bóinne
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€3.00€4.00 €3.00 €10.00
€6.00€7.00 €4.00 €16.00
€4.00€6.00 €4.00 €14.00
€10.00€13.00 €8.00 €30.00
€6.00€8.00 €4.00 €20.00
€4.00€5.00 €3.00 €13.00
€1.00€2.00 €1.00 €4.00
RATHMINES ROAD
NAVAN ROAD
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LONG MILE ROAD GROVE ROAD
STRAND ROAD
ROCK ROAD
NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD
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DUBLIN BAY
DUBLINAIRPORT
WESTERN PARKWAY MOTORWAY M50
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DAOR NUMYL LAB
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DALKEY
CASTLEKNOCK
GLASNEVIN
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Phoenix ParkVisitor Centre
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GrangegormanMilitaryCemetery
St Mary’s AbbeyWar MemorialGardens
FarmleighÁras anUachtaráin
14Phoenix Park, People’s Flower Garden
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A National Historic Park
St. Stephen’s GreenIveagh
Gardens
Government BuildingsKilmainham Gaol
Royal Hospital Kilmainham St Audoen’s
Dublin Castle
Rathfarnham Castle
Pearse Museum& St. Enda’s Park
NationalBotanic
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Garden of Remembrance
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Free admission tickets to the Áras issued from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on Saturdays only
Grangegorman Military Cemetery Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021Email : [email protected] of the largest military cemeteries in Dublin.Mature trees and well-maintained lawns create a reflective atmosphere in this multi-denominational cemetery which was laid out in 1876.Open: All year round daily 10.00 - 16.00Admission Free
Iveagh Gardens Clonmel Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 (01) 475 7816 Fax: +353 (01) 475 5287Among the finest and least known of Dublin’sparks and gardens - includes a unique collection oflandscape featuresOpen Mon - Sat 08.00Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00Close: according to daylight hours
One of the largest unoccupied gaols in EuropeOpen all Year except 24th, 25th and 26th of December . January - December - 9.30 - 17.30 - Last Tour 16.15 Online booking and further information available at www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie
Pearse Museum & St. Enda’s Park St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D 16 Tel. : +353 (0)1 493 4208 Fax : +353 (0)1 493 6120 Email : [email protected] school run by Patrick Pearse, now a museumin one of Dublin’s most charming and atmosphericparks. The courtyard incorporates an informativeNature Room. Pearse MuseunNov-Jan 09.30-16.00Feb 09.30-17.00Mar-Oct 09.30-17.30All year Sun & B/H’s open at 10.00
The Phoenix Park, A National Historic Park Whitefields, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021 Fax : +353 (0)1 820 5584Website :www.phoenixpark.ie
1752 acres makes the park one of the largestenclosed recreational spaces within any Europeancapital cityOpen: 24hrs all year round
Phoenix Park, People’s Flower Gardens Phoenix Park, Dublin 8Tel. : +353 (0)1 821 3021Website :www.phoenixpark.ieFax : +353 (0)1 820 5584
The Victorian Gardens are 22 acres in size and werere-opened in 1864 after originally being establishedin 1840. Open daily, 8.00am to dusk.
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Ashtown Castle Phoenix Park, D 8Tel. : +353 (0)1 677 0095 Fax : +353 (0)1 672 6454Website :www.phoenixpark.ieInterprets the history and wildlife of one of the world’slargest enclosed parks
Access to Ashtown Castle by guided tour only. Last tour 30 mins. before closing.Last admission 20 mins. before closingTours to Áras an Uachtaráin depart from Centre every Saturday.
Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, D 14Tel. : +353 (0)1 493 9462
A 16th C. castle with 18th C. interiors by SirWilliam Chambers and James ‘Athenian’ Stuart.Open May - Sept 9.30 - 17.30October – April Wednesday to Sunday andBank Holiday Mondays 10.30am – 17.00pm
Royal Hospital Kilmainham Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Tel. : +353 (0)1 612 9900 Fax : +353 (0)1 612 9999 Email : [email protected] Open July Sept, Tue - Sunday
A magnificent late 17th Century Classical buildingwith Chapel, Great Hall, Formal Gardens, burialgrounds and artists studios now home to Irish andInternational visual art.Pre-booked Heritage Tours, please email [email protected]
One of The Office of Public Works’ responsibilities is the protection and conservation of Ireland’s built heritage. The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs (DAHRRGA)is responsible for the protection and conservation of Ireland’s natural heritage. You can find out more about our natural and built heritage from the following:
www.heritageireland.ieEXPLORE IRELANDS HERITAGEBUY A HERITAGE CARDIf you are interested in visiting a number of Heritage sites, why not buy a Heritage Card? It is great value and gives unlimited admission for one year to sites managed by the Office of Public Works or by The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs (with the exception of Muckross Traditional Farms).It may be purchased at most sites for:
Adult € 40.00 Senior Citizen € 30.00 Child or Student € 10.00 Family € 90.00
You should buy this card at the first heritage site that you visit. You can alsobuy the card before your visit – checkour website www.heritageireland.ie ortelephone +353 (01) 647 6592 (fromoverseas) or Callsave 1850 600 601(within Ireland). The Heritage Card is non-transferable and may only be used by the signatory.
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Parke’s Castle Fivemile Bourne, Co. Leitrim Tel. : +353 (0)71 916 4149 Fax : +353 (0)71 916 4546 Email : [email protected] C. fortified manor house, recently restored usingIrish oak and traditional craftsmanshipOpen: 6 April - 4 Oct Daily 10.00-18.00Last admission 45 min before closing.
A fine example of a medieval fortified castle. It wasan important stronghold of the Earls of DesmondOpen: 1 July - 30 Sept. Castle Access is by tour from the Adare Heritage Centre Admission: Adult €9.00 Senior/Student: €7.00 & Family, €20.00.
Desmond Hall (Banqueting Hall)The Square, Newcastlewest, Co. LimerickTel. : +353 (0) 69 77408 Email : [email protected] in 15th C. its medieval features include restoredmusicians oak gallery and hooded fireplace.Open : 27 April - 6 Sep Daily 10:00 - 18:00Guided Tours OnlyLast admission 45 minutes before closing.
The centre interprets an Iron Age bog road, thelargest of this kind to be uncovered in Europe datingfrom 148 BC. Open: 6 April - 4 October Daily 10.00 - 18.00Access by guided tour onlyLast admission 45 minutes before closing.
Old Mellifont Abbey Tullyallen, Drogheda, Co LouthTel: Late May - Late Aug+353 (41) 982 6459 (Old Mellifont Abbey)Fax: Late May - Late Aug +353 (41) 982 6053Tel:Oct-End Apr +353 (41) 988 0300 (Brú na Bóinne)Fax: Oct-End Apr +353 (41) 982 3071Email [email protected] Ireland’s first Cistercian monastery, its most uniquefeatures being its octagonal lavabo c.1200Open: 25 May - 30 Aug Daily 10.00-18.00Contact Bru na Boinne at 041 9880300 [email protected]
Open site abbey ruins accessible outside of the season.
Stone Age landscape of stone-walled fields, dwellingsand megalithic tombs preserved under blanketbogland, over 5,000 years oldOpen: 6 April - End May Daily 10.00-17.00 June - End Sept Daily 10.00-18.00 1 Oct - 1 Nov Daily 10.00-17.00Rest of year open for groups. Advance bookings only.
Ballycroy National Park Ballycroy National park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy Village,Co Mayo.Tel +353 98 49888/49996Fax +353 98 49879/49017Email: [email protected]: www.ballycroynationalpark.ieComprising 11,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog andmountainous terrain, covering a vast uninhabited andunspoilt wilderness dominated by the Nephin Beg mountain range.Visitor Centre: Mar - Oct Daily 10.00 - 17.30
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre Oldbridge, Co. MeathTel. : + 353 (0) 41 980 9950 Fax : + 353 (0)41 984 9873Email : [email protected]
The Battle of the Boyne between King William III andhis father-in-law, King James II, was fought on the 1stJuly 1690 (11th July according to our modern calendar).At stake were the British throne, French dominance inEurope and religious power in Ireland.May - September Daily 09.00 - 17.00October - April Daily 09.00 - 16.00 Free admission to parkland and walkways. For up-to-date Living History details and other events visit www.battleoftheboyne.ie. Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)Donore, Co. MeathTel. : +353 (0) 41 988 0300 Fax : +353 (0) 41 982 3071 Email : [email protected] the archaeological heritage of the BoyneValley, including the megalithic tombs of Newgrange& KnowthOpen: Feb - Apr Daily 09.30-17.30 May Daily 09.00-18.30 June-Mid Sept Daily 09.00-19.00 Mid Sept-End Sept Daily 09.00-18.30 Oct Daily 09.30-17.30 Nov-Jan Daily 09.00-17.00 Knowth open: 1 April - 1 NovPlease note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a delay during the summer months. Access to monuments cannot be guaranteed. Access to monumentsby guided tour. Last admission to the Visitor Centre is 45 minutes before closing.
Hill of Tara Navan, Co. MeathEnd May-Mid Sept Tel/Fax +353 (046) 902 5903Sept-End MayTel. : +353 (0)41 988 0300 Fax : +353 (0)41 982 3071Email : [email protected] of the High Kings of Ireland, it was the mostimportant centre of political and religious power in pre-Christina Ireland. Site accessible outside of the season (excluding the church). Please note that the Hill of Tara is an open site & it can be visited at any time during the year.
Open: Visitor Centre 11 May – 20 Sept Daily 10.00-18.00
LoughcrewCorstown, Oldcastle, Co. MeathTel +353 (049) 854 1240Fax +353 (041) 982 3071 (Brú na Bóinne)The Loughcrew Cairns, also known as the Little Hillsof the Witch, are a group of Neolithic passage tombsdating to 3000 BCOpen: 25 May - 30 Aug Daily 10.00-18.00Last admission to Cairn T 45 minutes before closing.
Largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, constructedby Hugh de Lacy in the 12th C.
Open - Full details www.heritagerieland.ieClosed weekend before Christmas & New Year.Please note that this is a very busy site and visitorsmay experience a delay during the summer months.Access to the keep by guided tour only.
ClonmacnoiseShannonbridge, Co OffleyTel +353 (090) 967 4195 Fax +353 (090) 967 4273Email [email protected] 6th C. monastic site, with three high crosses, a Cathedral, seven churches and two round towersOpen: Nov-Mid Mar Daily 10.00-17.30 Mid Mar-May Daily 10.00-18.00 June-August Daily 09.00-18.30 Sept-Oct Daily 10.00-18.00Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a delay during the summer months. Last admission 45 minutes before closing
Boyle AbbeyBoyle, Co. RoscommonTel. : +353 (0)71 966 2604 Fax : +353 (0)71 966 4817Email : [email protected] Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th C.Open: 6 April - 27 Sept Daily 10.00 - 18.00.Check with site for guided tour availability on the day. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre Cruachan Ai , Tulsk, Co. Roscommon.Tel. : +353 71 9639268 Email : [email protected] Royal complex of Rathcroghan (Cruachan Aí), capital of ancient Connacht, holds an amazing wealth of both unique archaeology and illuminating literature, dating back over 6,000 years. Home of the Warrior Queen Madb and Ireland’s national epic, Táin Bó Cuailnge (Cattle Raid of Cooley). Open All year Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 17.00, May – Sept : Sunday 12.00 – 16.00 (and byappointment out of season). Please check www.rathcroghan.ie for details on Admission Charges.OPW Heritage Card allows free access to exhibition rooms only.Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery Carrowmore, Co Sligo Tel +353 (071) 916 1534 Fax +353 (071) 915 4743Email [email protected]
Irelands largest megalithic cemetery with over 60 tombs, some among the oldest in the country.
Open: 6 April - 1 November Daily 10.00-18.00Last admission 1 hour before closing.
13th C. Dominican Friary containing the only surviving15th C. sculptured high altar in any Irish monasticchurch. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Open: 6 April - 18 October Daily 10.00 - 18.00Cahir Castle Castle Street, Cahir,Co TipperaryTel +353 (52) 7441011 Fax +353 (52) 7442324Email [email protected] of Ireland’s largest and best preserved castles(13th-19th C.)Open: Mar-Mid June Daily 09.30-17.30 Mid June-Aug Daily 09.00-18.30 Sept-Mid Oct Daily 09.30-17.30 Mid Oct - Feb Daily 09.30-16.30Closed for Christmas
Famine Warhouse 1848 Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary Tel. : +353 (0) 87 908 9972During the Great Famine the Warhouse was thescene of the 1848 Rebellion. The house exhibits thehistory of the Famine, the Rebellion in its Europeancontext, and the penal exile of the leaders in Australiaand their escapes to the U.S.A.Open: Apr-Sept Wed-Sun 14.30-17.30 Oct-Mar Sat/Sun 14.00-16.00By appointment contact +353 87 908 9972
The Main Guard Sarsfield Street, Clonmel, Co TipperaryTel +353 (0) 52 612 7484 Fax +353 (0) 52 612 7517Email [email protected] Main Guard was built by James Butler, Duke ofOrmonde, in 1675 as the courthouse for theadministrative area of Co TipperaryOpen: 13 April - 27 Sept Daily 9.00 - 17.00 Closed on Mondays. Restricted hours in closed season please contact The Rock of Cashel, or email [email protected] +353 (0) 62 61 437, Fax +353 (0) 62 62 988 Last admission 45 mins before closing
Built in the 1560s, this is Ireland’s finest example ofan Elizabethan manor house Closed for renovations. Due to reopen in mid 2017.Please Check www.heritageireland.ie for updates.
Rock of Cashel Cashel, Co. TipperaryTel. : +353 (0)62 61437 Fax : +353 (0)62 62988Email : [email protected] spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on anoutcrop of limestone in the Golden ValeOpen: Mid Sept-Mid Oct Daily 09.00-17.30Mid Oct-Mid Mar Daily 09.00-16.30Mid Mar-Early June Daily 09.00-17.30Early June-Early Sept Daily 09.00-19.00Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experiencea delay during the summer months. Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.Visitors should be aware that general access at the Rock Of Cashel may be restricted during 2017.
Roscrea Heritage (Castle & Damer House)Roscrea,Co. TipperaryTel. : +353 (0) 505 21850 Fax : +353 (0)505 21904Email [email protected] Mill and High Cross. 18th C. QueenAnne-style Damer House located in the courtyard ofa 13th C. castleOpen: Open 13 April – 27 September Daily 10.00 – 18.00Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
Covers 2,000 hectares of scenic countryside, rich inwildlife, on the slopes of the Twelve BensOpen: Refer to www.connemaranationalpark.ieAdmission Free
Coole Park Coole Visitor Centre, Gort, Co. GalwayTel. : +353 (0) 91 631 804 Fax : +353 (0) 91 631 653Email : [email protected] a nature reserve, Coole was the home of LadyGregory, one of the founders of the Abbey TheatreOpen: Easter - May 10.00-17.00June - July - Aug 10.00-18.00Sept Daily 10.00-17.00Closed Last weekend in September for Annual Autumn Gathering.Last admission 15 mins before closing. Last admission to audio visuals 1 hour before closing
Dún AonghasaCill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway Tel. : +353 (0)99 61008 Fax : +353 (0)99 61009 Email : [email protected] largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran IslandsOpen: Jan - March, Nov - Dec: 09.30 - 16.00 Mon - SunApril - Oct: 9.30 - 18.00 Mon - Sun
Portumna Castle and Gardens Portumna, Co. GalwayTel. : +353 (0) 90 974 1658 Fax : +353 (0) 90 974 1889Email : [email protected] before 1618, this Jacobean manor was the seat of theDe Burgo family for over 200 years. Includes the recently restored17th century walled kitchen garden. Portumna Castle issurrounded by Portumna Forest Park, Lough Derg & the River Shannon.Open: 6 April - 18 October: Daily 09.30-18:0019 October - 31 October : Weekends Only 09.30 - 17.00Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
This state-of-the-art visitor centre celebrates the culture, and landscape of the Connemara Gaeltacht. The area’s unique heritage attracted Patrick Pearse, leader of the 1916 Rising, to spend his summers here in the early 20th century. Visitors can explore the interactive exhibition, and then take a short stroll through the landscape, up to Pearse’s original cottage, which he had built in 1909.Open Summer: 9.30 - 18.00, Winter: 9.30 -16.00
Ardfert Cathedral Ardfert, Tralee, Co. KerryTel. : +353 (0) 66 713 4711Email : [email protected] cathedral dates from the 12-17th C.Open : 13 April - 27 Sept Daily 10.00 - 18.00Guided Tour: Max 40Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
Derrynane House, National Historic Park Caherdaniel, Co. KerryTel. : +353 (0) 66 947 5113 Fax : +353 (0) 66 947 5432 Email : [email protected] The ancestral home of statesman, Daniel O’Connell.Situated on 120 hectares of parklands and 1.5km ofcoastline17 March - 1 April: Wed to Sun & Bank Holidays 10.00 - 17.002 April to 30 Sept: Daily 10.30 - 18.001 Oct to 1 Nov: Wed to Sun and Bank Holidays 10.00 - 17.002 Nov - 10 Dec (Weekends only) 10.00 - 16.00
Gallarus Oratory Baile na nGall, Co. KerryTel. : +353(0)66 915 5333Email : [email protected] for queries and bookings
This site is one of the best preserved Christian sites inIreland Access to the Oratory is available all year.However, please note that the Visitor Centre closes forthe winter months.
Killarney National Park Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel. : +353(0)64 6631440Email : [email protected]
Comprises of 10,000 hectares, famous for its nativenatural habitats and species including oak-hollywoods, yew woods and red deerPedestrian access to the Park all year round.
Magnificent Victorian mansion & world renowned gardens. View www.muckross-house.ie for full opening times Access to Muckross House by Guided Tour Only. Please Note this is a very busy site & visitors may experience delays.
Three separate working farms preserving in real lifethe farming traditions of rural IrelandPlease note this site does not accept Heritage Cards
View www.muckross-house.ie for full opening times.Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Ionad an Bhlascaoid / The Blasket CentreIonad an Bhlascaoid/The Blasket Centre, Dun Chaoin, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry. Tel. : +353 (0) 66 915 6444 / (0) 66 915 6371 Fax : +353 (0)66 915 6446 Email : [email protected] the story of the Blasket Islanderstheir native language, culture and traditionOpen: 18 March - 1 November Daily 10.00-18.00Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
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Swiss Cottage Ardfinnan Road, Cahir, Co. TipperaryTel. : +353 (0)52 744 1144 Email : [email protected] superb example of an early 19th C. “cottage orné”Open: 17 - 19 March & 6 April - 1 Nov Daily 10.00-18.00Guided Tour: Max 12.Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Dungarvan Castle Castle Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Tel. : +353 (0)58 48144 Email : [email protected] The castle consists of a polygonal 12th C. shell keepwith an enclosing curtain wall, a corner tower andgate tower.
Open: Late May - Late Sept Daily 10.00-18.00 Last admission 45 mins before closing.
Reginald’s Tower (Managed in conjunction with Waterford City Council)The Quay, WaterfordTel./fax : +353 (0)51 304 220Email : [email protected] 13th C. circular tower, originally part of thetown’s defences. It was later used as a mint, a prisonand military store.Open: Jan - Early Mar Wed Sun - 09.30 - 17.00 Late Mar - Mid Dec Daily - 09.30 - 17.30. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Ballyhack Castle Ballyhack, Co. WexfordTel. : +353 (0)51 389 468 Email : [email protected] Large 15th C. tower house built by the KnightsHospitallers of St. JohnOpen: 11 May - 30 Aug (Sat - Wed incl) 9.30 - 17.00Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
13th C. castle featuring a fine circular chapel, originalfireplaces and a vaulted basement. Tapestry panelsdepicting History of Ferns on display in Visitor Centre. Open: 11 May - 20 Sept Daily 10.00-17.00 Guided Tour: Max 15Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
JFK Memorial Park and Arboretum New Ross, Co. WexfordTel. : +353 (0)51 388 171 Fax : +353 (0)51 388 172 Email : [email protected] hectares including 4,500 types of tree andshrubs, 200 forest plots, rhododendrons and dwarfconifers. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Tintern Abbey (lat 52.2443 - long -6.8332)Saltmills, New Ross, Co. Wexford Tel +353 (051) 562650 +353 (056) 772 4623 (winter contact) Fax Number +353 (051) 562034Email : [email protected] C. Cistercian abbey named after Tintern in Wales. Open: 6 April - 1 Nov Daily 10.00-17.00 Last admission 16.15
The Wexford Wildfowl Reserve North Slob, Ardcavan, Co. WexfordTel/Fax +353 76 100 2660/ +353 76 100 2664
Internationally important for the wildfowl which overwinter here. Specialities include Greenland. White-fronted Geese & Brent Geese
Open: All year Daily 09.00-17.00 School Groups by arrangement Other hours by arrangement with the warden Closed Christmas Day Notice on gate if Reserve is closed
A fine example of a traditional whitewashed thatched cottage built with local stone. Historically linked to 1798 Rebellion. Open: Mid June-Mid Sept Daily 14.00-18.00 Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Famous for its monastic site founded in the 6th C. It has around tower, stone churches and numerous crosses. Open: Mid Oct-Mid Mar Daily 09.30-17.00 Mid Mar-Mid Oct Daily 09.30-18.00 Last admission 45 minutes before closing
KilmacurraghKilbride, Co. Wicklow Tel. : +353 (0)404 48844 / (0)1 857 0909 Email : [email protected] An arboretum particularly famous for its conifers andcalcifuges.
Open: Mid Nov-Mid Feb Daily 09.00-16.00 Mid Feb-Mid Nov Daily 09.00-18.00
Wicklow Mountains National Park Upper Lake, Glendalough, Co. Wicklowwww.wicklowmountainspark.ie
17,000 hectares which include large areas ofmountain blanket bogs and varied forms of wildlife,from rare orchids to the Peregrine Falcon.
Tel +353 (0404) 45425 Fax +353 (0404)45710
May-Sept Daily 10.00-17.30Oct-Apr Weekends Only 10.00-17.30 (or dusk if earlier)
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Listowel CastleThe Square, Listowel, Co. KerryTel. : +353 (0) 87 919 9725 Email : [email protected] present castle, overlooking the River Feale, is said to have been built in the 13th century.Open: 18 May - 4 Sept Daily 9.30 - 17.30Access by guided tour only.Last Admission 45 minutes before closing Admission Free
Ross Castle Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel. : +353 (0) 64 663 5851 Fax : +353 (0) 64 663 5852 Email : [email protected] restored 15th C. castle which now houses a finecollection of 16th & 17th C. oak furnitureOpen: 3 Mar - 31 Oct Daily 09.30-17.45Last admission 45 mins before closing.Guided Tour: Max: 15 · Access by guided tour only
Skellig MichaelCo. KerryTel +353 (01) 647 6000 (Visitor Se rvices)087 9083534 (Guide Service)8 miles (12km) of well preserved 6th C. monastic settlement. Open: 12 May - 2 Oct depending on weatherconditions. Separate charge imposed by boat operator(s)
Please exercise extreme caution. Please read safety signs and leaflets carefully as fatalities have occurred at this site. See www.heritageireland.ie
CastletownCelbridge, Co. KildareTel. : +353 (0)1 628 8252 Fax : +353 (0)1 627 1811Email : [email protected] www.castletown.ieBuilt c.1722, Castletown is the largest and mostsignificant Palladian style country house in Ireland .Open : Open: Mid March to 31 October dailyTours on the hour 10.00 - 17.00Booked groups on the half hourSelf guiding on Sundays, audio tour available.Car park access from Exit 6 off M4.Last admission for tours of the house 17.00
Maynooth Castle Maynooth, Co. KildareTel. : +353 (0)1 628 6744 Fax : +353 (0)1 628 6848Email : [email protected] 13th C castle, it boasts one of the largest keeps ofits type in these islandsOpen: 18 May - 27 Sept 10.00-18.00 Wed-Sun and Bank HolidaysLast tour 16.30. Grounds Close 17.45
Dunmore Cave Castlecomer Road, KilkennyTel. : +353 (0)56 776 7726 Fax : +353 (0)56 776 7302Email : [email protected] One of Ireland’s most interesting limestone caves. Itwas the site of a Viking massacre in 928Open: Mar-Mid June Daily 09.30-17.00Mid June-Mid Sept Daily 09.30-18.30Mid Sept-Oct Daily 09.30-17.00Nov-Mar Wed - Sun (incl) 09.30-17.00
Jerpoint Abbey Thomastown, Co. KilkennyTel. : +353 (0) 56 772 4623 Fax : +353 (0) 56 775 4003Email : [email protected] example of a Cistercian monastery witha magnificently sculptured cloister arcadeOpen: Early Mar - Sept Daily 09.00-17.30Oct Daily 09.00-17.00Nov - Start Dec Daily 09.30-16.00Dec - Mar Pre - booked tours only
Kells Priory Kells Priory, Kells, Co KilkennyTel +353 (0)56 7724623 (Jerpoint Abbey)Tel +353 (0)87 0675783 Email: [email protected] remains of a 12th century Augustinian priory covering almost 1.25 ha or 3.5 acres. The site is fully enclosed by the monastic wall, incorporating 7 towers and many defensive features.Open: 29 June - 27 August Wednesday - Sunday inc. 9.30 - 17.00 Guided tours available, last guided tour at 16.30
Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny City, Co. KilkennyTel. : +353 (0)56 770 4100 Fax : +353 (0)56 770 4116 www.kilkennycastle.ie. Recently restored to 1830ssplendour, the castle is set in extensive parklands.Access: High Season - self guiding, Last adm 30mins before closing. Low Season - by guided touronly. Last adm. 45 mins before closing. Open:Apr-May Daily 9.30-17.30 June-Aug Daily 9.00-17.30Sept Daily 9.30-17.30 Oct-Feb Daily 9.30-16.30Mar Daily 9.30-17.00.Check website for opening arrangements overChristmas and New Year.
St Mary’s Church, Gowran Gowran, Co. KilkennyTel. : + 353 (0) 56 772 6894 (Open Season) + 353 (0) 56 772 4623 (Closed Season) Late 13th C. church includes an aisled nave, achancel and a tower and features high quality stonecarvings Open: 18 May - 31 Aug Wed - Sun 10.00-17.30 inclusiveLast admission 45 minutes before closing Admission Free
A magnificent neo-classical house surrounded byextensive parklands. Access to house by guidedtour only. Open Gardens: All year Daily daylight hours. House 13 April - 27 Sept Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Last admission 1 hour before closing
Heywood Gardens Ballinakill, Co. LaoisTel. : +353 (0) 57 873 3563Fax : +353 (0)57 873 3563Email : [email protected] formal garden, designed by Sir Edward Lutyens,surrounded by woodland and lakes · Admission freeOpen: Oct-Mar Daily 8.30-17.30Apr & Sept Daily 8.30-19.00May-August Daily 8.30-21.00
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Built as a custom house in c. 1500, the castle nowhouses the International Museum of WineOpen: Open 12 April - 4 October : Daily 10.00 - 18.00Last admission 1 hr before closing :
Doneraile Park Doneraile, Co. CorkTel. : +353 (0)87 251 5965An outstanding example of an 18th C. landscapedpark covering 166 hectares
A restored 15th C. Norman tower house, with theaddition of a 17th C. Jacobean manor houseOpen Easter - Mid Sept Daily 10.00-18.00Mid Sept - Easter Thurs - Mon incl 09.30-16.30Guided Tour: Max 35Last admission 45mins before closing
Regency house decorated with Victorian WilliamMorris wallpaper, textiles and art works by leading20th C. artists. Access to house by guided tour only
Open: 14 - 23 April Daily 11.00 - 18.30Late May - June: Sat-Thurs 11.00 - 18.30July & August: Daily 11.00 - 18.30Sept & Oct Sat-Thurs 11.00 - 18.30Last admission 1hr before closing
Glenveagh National Park and Castle Churchill, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalTel group bookings 076 1002537Visitor Centre 076 1002551 Fax +353 (074) 913 7072
16,500 hectares of mountains, lakes, glens andwoods, and a 19th C. castle surrounded by thefamous Glenveagh GardensAdmission Prices & Opening Times - www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
A complex of restored industrial buildings, poweredby the River SwillyOpen: Late May - End Sept, Daily, 10.00 - 18.00Guided Tour: Max 20Last Admission 45 mins before closing.
The Grianán of AileachBurt, Co. DonegalA very fine stone-built hilltop fort or cashel, situated 800feet above sea level on Greenan Mountain commandingsuperb views of the Foyle, Lough Swilly, and thesurrounding countryside.
Restored three storey 13th C. Norman Keep. The interior contains unique stone carvings of the period.Open: 6 April - 1 Oct: Daily 9.30 - 18.002 Oct - 2 Nov Mon - Thurs only 9.30 - 17.00Last Admission 45 mins. before closing
Built close to the shores of Lough Corrib c1500.Aughnanure Castle is a beautifully restored Gaelic IrishTower House built by one of the most ferocious Irishclans-The O Flahertys.
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Facilities: Large coach and car park, Audio Visual 15 mins, Cafe,Toilets including facilities for persons of limited mobility. A local service charge is applicable
