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Burren National Park Burren National Park Information Point Clare Heritage Centre, Corofin, Co Clare Tel + 353 065 6827693 during summer season Contact Coole Park outside the summer season +353 091 631804 email [email protected] email [email protected] outside the summer season 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 Admission Free Grangegorman Military Cemetery Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin7 Tel +353 (01) 821 3021 Email [email protected] One of the largest military cemeteries in Dublin. Mature trees and well-maintained lawns create a 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 National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, D9 Tel +353 (01) 804 0319/857 0909 Fax 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 Guided Tour: 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 and St. Enda’s Park St. Email [email protected] Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D 16 Tel +353 (01) 493 4208 Fax +353 (01) 493 6120 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. Open: St. Mary’s Abbey Meetinghouse Lane, Off Capel Street, D1 Founded in 1139 as a daughter house of the Benedictine Order of Savigny, it became Cistercian in 1147. St. Stephen’s Green Dublin 2 Tel: +353 (01) 475 7816 Fax: +353 (01) 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 Altamont Gardens Tullow, Co Carlow Tel +353 (059) 915 9444 Fax Email [email protected] +353 (059) 915 9510 Large, beautiful old world garden, Robinsonian in style Open: All year. 0 10 10 20 30 40 50 60 Miles 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100Km ADMISSION CHARGES DUBLIN HERITAGE SITES 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. Large groups are asked to book in advance of visit. For booking, groups and tour operators are asked to contact individual sites directly. Unless stated otherwise, credit/debit cards not accepted. Sites with a limited tour capacity are marked in the text. (Generally the maximum number is 25). Videos/cameras and large bags are not permitted on tour at some sites. All information is correct at the time of going to print and may be subject to change. Please consult www.heritageireland.ie website All photographs courtesy of the Photographic Unit, Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Child/Student Family Group/Senior Citizen Adult Casino Cherrymount Crescent, off the Malahide Road, Marino, D 3 Tel +353 (01) 833 1618 Fax Email [email protected] +353 (01) 833 2636 The Casino, meaning “small house”, surprisingly contains 16 finely decorated rooms, endlessly rich in subtlety and design. It is a remarkable building - both Last Admission before closing. 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 Farmleigh Phoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15 Tel +353 (01) 815 5900/815 5981 Fax Email [email protected] +353 (01) 815 5968 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 Open: House: Jan & Feb, Wed - Sun & B/H 10.00 - 17.00 Mar - Dec, Daily, 10.00 - 17.00 Estate open all year: Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Farmleigh House can close at very short notice for government business Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Ashtown Castle Phoenix Park, D 8 Tel +353 (01) 677 0095 Website: www.phoenixpark.ie Fax +353 (01) 672 6454 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 (01) 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 16 The Phoenix Park, A National Historic Park Tel +353 (01) 821 3021 Fax +353 (01) 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 Barryscourt Castle (Managed in conjunction with the Barryscourt Trust) 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] Muckross House & Gardens Kilkenny Castle Muckross Traditional Farms Does not accept the Heritage Card. Joint Ticket for House & Farms Weekends and B/H Park & Museum Opens 10.00 Closed Christmas day Access from Hatch St. and Clonmel St. Admission Free. Pre booked guided tours 3.00 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 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 HERITAGE SITES OF IRELAND 2016 English SITE LOCATIONS DUBLIN LOCATIONS EXPLORE IRELANDS HERITAGE BUY A HERITAGE CARD Adult 25.00 Senior Citizen 20.00 Child or Student 10.00 Family 60.00 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). The Heritage Card is non-transferable and may only be used by the signatory www.heritageireland.ie Admission: -- D Admission Free Áras an Uachtaráin Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Tel +353 (01) 677 0095 Lo Call 1890 430 430 Fax +353 (01) 672 6454 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 Admission Free 01 Admission Free Arbour Hill Arbour Hill, Dublin 7 Tel +353 (01) 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 02 03 Dublin Castle Dame Street, Dublin 2 Tel +353 (01) 645 8813 Fax Email [email protected] +353 (01) 679 7831 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 - Sat 09.45 - 16.45 Sun & B/H 12.00 - 16.45 Dublin Castle at very short notice for government business. 04 05 Garden of Remembrance Parnell Square East, Dublin 1 Tel: +353 (01) 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 Admission Free 06 Government Buildings Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 Tel +353 (01) 645 8813 Tel +353 (01) 619 4116 Fax +353 (01) 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 Admission Free 09 08 11 15 12 Phoenix Park, People’s Flower Gardens Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Tel +353 (01) 821 3021 Website: www.phoenixpark.ie Fax +353 (01) 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. 14 Admission Free 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: Apr - Sept Daily 09.30-18.00 Oct - Mar Mon-Sat 09.30-17.30 Sunday 10.00-18.00 Please Last admission 1 hour before closing. note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a delay during the summer months. Access by guided tour only. 10 Admission Free Admission Free Admission Free Royal Hospital Kilmainham Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Tel +353 (01) 612 9900 Fax +353 (01) 612 9999 Email [email protected] Open July Sept, Wed - 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. Contact IMMA at +(01) 6129900 for tour information. Admission Free 17 St Audoen’s Church Cornmarket, Email [email protected] High Street, near Christchurch, D8. Tel +353 (01) 677 0088 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 18 Admission Free 19 20 Admission Free War Memorial Gardens South Circular Road, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 +353 (01) 475 7816 (Gardens) Fax: Tel: +353 (01) 475 5287 (Head Office) Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and dedicated to the . r a w 8 1 9 1 - 4 1 9 1 e h t n i d e i d o h w s r e i d l o S h s i r I 0 0 4 , 9 4 Open Mon-Fri - 08.00 Sat-Sun - 10.00 Closes according to daylight hours. Access to bookrooms by arrangement with local management. 21 22 HERITAGE SITES OUTSIDE DUBLIN Admission Free Admission Free Admission 07 Dromore Wood Nature Reserve Ruan, Ennis, Co Clare Tel +353 (065) 682 2711 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 24 Admission Free Scattery Island Kilrush, Co Clare 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): Late May - 31 Aug Daily 10.00-18.00 Please note that access to the island is dependent on tidal/weather conditions. Last admission 45 minutes before closing Admission Free Separate charge for boat 26 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: 24 March to 30 Sept Daily 10.00 - 18.00 1 Oct to 2 Nov daily 10.00 - 17.00 Last admission 45 minutes before closing. 25 27 Admission Free 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 Admission Free Built Sites Natural Sites Airports Ferry ports Train Station Navigable Waterways Motorways Non-Navigable Waterways KEY TABLE 13 9.00 7.50 6.00 .00 9.00 6.00 .00 15.00 10.50 45.00 3.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 15.00 5.00 3.00 13.00 11.00 6.00 28.00 7.00 3.00 17.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 7.00 3.00 17.00 For up-to-date opening times and admission charges see www.heritageireland.ie www.heritageireland.ie Admission: -- C Free admission tickets to the Áras issued from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on Saturdays only Debit/Credit Cards Accepted Mar 2016 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 of Arts,• Heritage and the Gaeltacht(with the exception of Muckross Traditional Farms It may be purchased at most sites for: 13.00 7.50 2.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 Closed At Present Please Check Heritage Ireland Website for updates Closed: 25 - 27 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan & Good Friday. Admission Fees: Guided Tour Admission: -- D Email [email protected] Due to major building works being undertaken at Kilmainham Gaol from Late Sept 2014 to end March 2016, certain areas of the Gaol principally the East Wing & the Exhibition /Museum area will not be accessible to Visitors from time to time. Reduced admission fees will apply during the redevelopment works. 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Burren National Park Burren National Park Information PointClare Heritage Centre, Corofin, Co ClareTel + 353 065 6827693 during summer season ContactCoole Park outside the summer season +353 091 631804 email [email protected] email [email protected] outside the summer seasonThe 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,hazelscrub, deciduous woodland, wetlands & species – rich grassland.Open Visitor Information Point: April to June & September daily 10.00 – 17.00July & August daily 10.00 – 18.00 Admission Free
Grangegorman Military CemeteryBlackhorse Avenue, Dublin7Tel +353 (01) 821 3021Email [email protected] of the largest military cemeteries in Dublin. Mature trees and well-maintained lawns create a
cemetery which was laid out in 1876.Open: All year round daily 10.00 - 16.00Admission Free
Iveagh GardensClonmel 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 featuresOpen Mon - Sat 08.00 Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00 Close: according to daylight hours
National Botanic GardensGlasnevin, D9Tel +353 (01) 804 0319/857 0909FaxEmail [email protected] 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 Guided Tour: duration 1 Hour)
Open:Mar-Oct: Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00 Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00Nov-Feb: Mon-Fri 09.00-16.30 Sat-Sun 10.00-16.30
Pearse Museum and St. Enda’s ParkSt.
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Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D 16Tel +353 (01) 493 4208 Fax +353 (01) 493 6120
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.Open:
St. Mary’s AbbeyMeetinghouse Lane, Off Capel Street, D 1
Founded in 1139 as a daughter house of the Benedictine Order of Savigny, it became Cistercian in 1147.
St. Stephen’s Green Dublin 2Tel: +353 (01) 475 7816Fax: +353 (01) 475 5287Ireland’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 09.30Closes according to daylight hours.Open Christmas Day 10.00 - 13.00
Altamont GardensTullow, Co CarlowTel +353 (059) 915 9444FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (059) 915 9510
Large, beautiful old world garden,Robinsonian in styleOpen: All year.
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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.
Large groups are asked to book in advance of visit.
For booking, groups and tour operators are asked to contact individual sites directly.
Unless stated otherwise, credit/debit cards not accepted.
Sites with a limited tour capacity are marked in the text. (Generally the maximum number is 25).
Videos/cameras and large bags are not permitted on tour at some sites.
All information is correct at the time of going to print and may be subject to change.
Please consult www.heritageireland.ie website
All photographs courtesy of the Photographic Unit, Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
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CasinoCherrymount Crescent, off the Malahide Road, Marino, D 3 Tel +353 (01) 833 1618 FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (01) 833 2636
The Casino, meaning “small house”, surprisingly contains 16 finely decorated rooms, endlessly rich in subtlety and design. It is a remarkable building - both
Last Admission before closing.
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
FarmleighPhoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15 Tel +353 (01) 815 5900/815 5981FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (01) 815 5968
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 FreeOpen: House: Jan & Feb, Wed - Sun & B/H 10.00 - 17.00 Mar - Dec, Daily, 10.00 - 17.00Estate open all year: Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Farmleigh House can close at very short notice for government business
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Ashtown CastlePhoenix Park, D 8 Tel +353 (01) 677 0095Website: www.phoenixpark.ieFax +353 (01) 672 6454Interprets the history and wildlife of one of the world’s largest enclosed parksOpen: (Ashtown Castle in Park)Nov - Apr: Wed-Sun inc 09.30 - 17.30May - 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 closingTours to Áras an Uachtaráin depart from Centre every Saturday
Rathfarnham CastleRathfarnham, D 14 Tel +353 (01) 493 9462A 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
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The Phoenix Park, A National Historic Park
Tel +353 (01) 821 3021 Fax +353 (01) 820 5584Website: www.phoenixpark.ie1752 acres makes the park one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital cityOpen: 24hrs all year round
Barryscourt Castle(Managed in conjunction with the Barryscourt Trust) Carrigtwohill, 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]
Muckross House & Gardens
Kilkenny Castle
Muckross Traditional FarmsDoes not accept the Heritage Card.
Joint Ticket for House & Farms
Weekends and B/H Park & Museum Opens 10.00 Closed Christmas day
Access from Hatch St. and
Clonmel St.
Admission Free. Pre booked guided tours 3.00
Pearse Museun
Nov-Jan 09.30-16.00Feb 09.30-17.00Mar-Oct 09.30-17.30All year Sun & B/H’s open at 10.00
St.Enda’s Park:Nov-Jan 09.00 16.30Feb 09.00-17
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Adult 25.00 Senior Citizen 20.00 Child or Student 10.00 Family 60.00
Heritage site that you visit. You can also buy the card before your visit – checkour website www.heritageireland.ie or telephone +353 (01) 647 6592 (fromoverseas) or Callsave 1850 600 601 (within Ireland). The Heritage Card is non-transferableand may only be used by the signatory
www.heritageireland.ie
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Áras an UachtaráinPhoenix Park, Dublin 8Tel +353 (01) 677 0095 Lo Call 1890 430 430Fax +353 (01) 672 6454
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 ParkOpen: Saturdays only
10.15 - 16.00 Summer10.30 - 15.30 Winter
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Arbour HillArbour Hill, Dublin 7Tel +353 (01) 821 3021Email: [email protected] Military Cemetery at Arbour Hill is the last resting place of 14 of the leaders of the Insurrection of 1916Open: All year round
Mon - Fri 08.00 - 16.00Sat 11.00 - 16.00Sun 09.30 - 16.00
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Dublin CastleDame Street, Dublin 2Tel +353 (01) 645 8813 FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (01) 679 7831
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 - Sat 09.45 - 16.45
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Garden of RemembranceParnell Square East, Dublin 1Tel: +353 (01) 821 3021Email: [email protected] 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 - 16.00Open Christmas Day 11.00 - 13.00Admission Free
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Government BuildingsUpper Merrion Street, Dublin 2Tel +353 (01) 645 8813Tel +353 (01) 619 4116Fax +353 (01) 679 7831Open: 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 Admission Free
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Phoenix Park, People’s Flower GardensPhoenix Park, Dublin 8Tel +353 (01) 821 3021Website: www.phoenixpark.ieFax +353 (01) 820 5584The 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.
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Kilmainham GaolInchicore Road, Kilmainham, D 8 Tel +353 (01) 453 5984 FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (01) 453 2037
One of the largest unoccupied gaols in EuropeOpen: Apr - Sept Daily 09.30-18.00
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Royal Hospital KilmainhamMilitary Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8Tel +353 (01) 612 9900Fax +353 (01) 612 9999Email [email protected] July Sept, Wed - SundayA 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.Contact IMMA at +(01) 6129900 for tour information.Admission Free
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St Audoen’s ChurchCornmarket,
Email [email protected]
High Street, near Christchurch, D8.Tel +353 (01) 677 0088
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 9.30-17.30Last admission: 16.45
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War Memorial GardensSouth Circular Road, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 +353 (01) 475 7816 (Gardens)Fax:Tel:
+353 (01) 475 5287 (Head Office)Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and dedicated to the
.raw 8191-4191 eht ni deid ohw sreidloS hsirI 004,94Open Mon-Fri - 08.00 Sat-Sun - 10.00Closes according to daylight hours. Access to bookrooms by arrangement with local management.
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Dromore Wood Nature ReserveRuan, Ennis, Co ClareTel +353 (065) 682 2711A nature reserve of 400 hectares, Dromore Wood boasts a rich and diverse flora and faunaDromore Wood: Open Daily Barrier Closes: Summer 19.30, Winter 18.00 Visitor Centre: May: Wed-Sun 10.00-17.00
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Scattery IslandKilrush, Co ClareTel +353 (0)87 995 8427 Winter Contact +353 (0)87 919 9725Email [email protected] Island is home to a 6th century monastery founded by St. SenanOpen (recommended visiting times):Late May - 31 Aug Daily 10.00-18.00 Please note that access to the island is dependent ontidal/weather conditions. Last admission 45 minutes before closing
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Ennis FriaryAbbey Street, Ennis, Co ClareTel +353 (0) 65 682 9100 Fax +353 (0) 65 684 1020Email [email protected] C. Franciscan Friary which has many 15th & 16th C. sculputuresOpen: 24 March to 30 Sept Daily 10.00 - 18.001 Oct to 2 Nov daily 10.00 - 17.00Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
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Heritage Town
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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
of Arts,•Heritage and the Gaeltacht(with the exception ofMuckross Traditional FarmsIt may be purchased at most sites for:
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Due to major building works being undertaken at Kilmainham Gaol from Late Sept 2014 to end March 2016, certain areas of the Gaol principally the East Wing & the Exhibition /Museum area will not be accessible to Visitors from time to time. Reduced admission fees will apply during the redevelopment works. Please Check Heritage Ireland Website for Updates
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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
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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
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One of The Office of Public Works' responsibilities is theprotection and conservation of Ireland's built heritage. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht 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:
Visitor Information forParks, Monuments and Gardens.Guide to Opening Times and Admission Charges.
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Burren National Park,
Ionad an Bhlascaoid / The Blasket CentreIonad an Bhlascaoid/The Blasket Centre Dun Chaoin,Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry.
Tel +353 (066) 915 6444 / (066) 915 6371FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (066) 915 6446
srednalsI teksalB eht fo yrots eht setarbeleCtheir native language, culture and traditionOpen: 24 March - 2 November Daily 10.00-18.00
Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
Listowel CastleThe Square, Listowel, Co. KerryTel +353 (87) 9199725 Email [email protected] The
Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
present castle, overlooking the River Feale, is said to have been built in the 13th centuryOpen: Late May - Early Sept Daily 9.30 - 17.30 Access by guided tour only
Ross CastleKillarney, Co KerryTel +353 64 6635851FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 64 6635852
A restored 15th C. castle which now houses a fine collection of 16th & 17th C. oak furnitureOpen: Early Mar - Early Nov 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 Services) 087 9083534 (Guide Service)8 miles (12km) ofwell preserved 6th C. monastic settlement.Open: 14 May - 2 Oct depending on weather conditions
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 (01) 628 8252 Fax +353 (01) 627 1811Email [email protected] c.1722, Castletown is the largest and most significant Palladian style country house in Ireland .
Last admission for tours of the house 17.00.Car park access from exit 6 off M4.
Admission: Adult 7.00 Child/Student €3.00 Family 17
Maynooth CastleMaynooth,
Email [email protected]
Co KildareTel +353 (01) 628 6744 Fax +353 (01) 628 6848
A 13th C castle, it boasts one of the largest keeps of its type in these islandsOpen: Late May - End Sept Daily 10.00-18.00
Last tour 16.30. Grounds Close 17.45
Dunmore CaveCastlecomer
Email [email protected]
Road, KilkennyTel +353 (056) 776 7726 Fax +353 (056) 776 7302
One of Ireland’s most interesting limestone caves. It was the site of a Viking massacre in 928Open: Mar-Mid June Daily 09.30-17.00
Mid June-Mid Sept Daily 09.30-18.30Mid Sept-Oct Daily 09.30-17.00Nov-Mar Wed - Sun (incl) 09.30-17.00
Jerpoint AbbeyThomastown,
Email [email protected]
Co KilkennyTel +353 (056) 772 4623 Fax +353 (056) 775 4003
Outstanding example of a Cistercian monastery with a magnificently sculptured cloister arcadeOpen: Early Mar - Sept Daily 09.00-17.30
Oct Daily 09.00-17.00Nov - Start Dec Daily 09.30-16.00Dec - Mar Pre - booked tours only
Kilkenny CastleKilkenny City, Co Kilkenny Tel +353 (056) 770 4100Fax +353 (056) 770 4116 www.kilkennycastle.ie. Recently restored to 1830s splendour, the castle is set in extensive parklands. Access: High Season - self guiding, Last adm 30 mins before closing. Low Season - by guided tour only. Last adm. 45 mins before closing. Open: Apr-May Daily 9.30-17.30 June-Aug Daily 9.00-17.30 Sept Daily 9.30-17.30 Oct-Feb Daily 9.30-16.30 Mar Daily 9.30-17.00. Check website for opening arrangements over Christmas and New Year.
Parke’s CastleFivemile Bourne, Co LeitrimTel +353 (071) 916 4149FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (071) 916 4546
17th C. fortified manor house, recently restored using Irish oak and traditional craftsmanshipOpen: 24 March - 28 Sept Daily 10.00-18.00 Last admission 45 min before closing.
Adare CastleAdare, Co. LimerickTel +353 (0)61 396 666 Fax +353 (0)61 396 932Email [email protected] fine example of a medieval fortified castle. It was an important stronghold of the Earls of Desmond Open: 1 July - 30 SeptCastle Access is by tour from the Adare Heritage CentreAdmission: Adult €6.00 Child/Student/Senior €5.00 Family €15.00
Desmond Hall (Banqueting Hall)The
Email [email protected]
Square, Newcastlewest, Co LimerickTel +353 (069) 77408
Built in 15th C. its medieval features include restored musicians oak gallery and hooded fireplace.Open:
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Late May - Early Sept Daily 10.00-18.00
Corlea Trackway Visitor CentreKenagh, Co LongfordTel +353 (043) 3322386FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (043) 3322442
The centre interprets an Iron Age bog road, the largest of this kind to be uncovered in Europe dating from 148 BCOpen:
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
5 May - 28 Sept Daily 10.00-18.00Access by guided tour only
Old Mellifont AbbeyTullyallen, Drogheda, Co Louth
Tel: 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:Email [email protected]
Oct-End Apr +353 (41) 982 3071
Ireland’s first Cistercian monastery, its most unique features being its octagonal lavabo c.1200
Contact Bru na Boinne at 041 9880300 [email protected] site abbey ruins accessible outside of the season.
Open: 26 May - 31 Aug Daily 10.00-18.00
Céide FieldsBallycastle,
Email [email protected]
Co MayoTel +353 (096) 43325 Fax +353 (096) 43261
Stone Age landscape of stone-walled fields, dwellings and megalithic tombs preserved under blanket bogland, over 5,000 years old Open: 24 March - End May Daily 10.00-17.00
June - End Sept Daily 10.00-18.001 Oct - 2nd Nov Daily 10.00-17.00
Rest of year open for groups. Advance bookings only.
Battle of the Boyne Visitor CentreOldbridge, Co. MeathTel + 353 (041) 980 9950FaxEmail [email protected]
+ 353 (041) 984 9873
The Battle of the Boyne between King William III and his father-in-law, King James II, was fought on the 1st July 1690 (11th July according to our modern calendar). At stake were the British throne, French dominance in Europe and religious power in Ireland.Open: Mar-Apr Daily 9.30-17.30
May-Sept Daily 10.00-18.00Oct-Feb Daily 9.00-17.00
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,
Email [email protected]
Co MeathTel +353 (041) 988 0300 Fax +353 (041) 982 3071
Interprets the archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley, including the megalithic tombs of Newgrange & KnowthOpen: Feb - Apr Daily 09.30-17.30
May Daily 09.00-18.30June-Mid Sept Daily 09.00-19.00Mid Sept-End Sept Daily 09.00-18.30Oct Daily 09.30-17.30Nov-Jan Daily 09.00-17.00 Knowth open: 25 March - 2 Nov
Please 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 monuments by guided tour. Last admission to the Visitor Centre is 45 minutes before closing.
Hill of TaraNavan, Co MeathEnd May-Mid Sept Tel/Fax +353 (046) 902 5903Mid
Email [email protected]
Sept-End MayTel +353 (041) 988 0300
Site accessible outside of the
Fax +353 (041) 982 3071
Seat of the High Kings of Ireland, it was the most important centre of political and religious power in pre-Christian Ireland.
Open: Visitor Centre Mid May – Mid 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 Hills of the Witch, are a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3000 BCOpen: 2 June - 31 Aug Daily 10.00-18.00Last admission to Cairn T 45 minutes before closing.
ClonmacnoiseShannonbridge,
Email [email protected]
Co OffalyTel +353 (090) 967 4195 Fax +353 (090) 967 4273
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 10.00-18.00June-August Daily 09.00-18.30Sept-Oct Daily 10.00-18.00
Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors mayLast admission 45 minutes before closing.
experience a delay during the summer months.
Boyle Abbey
Carrowmore Megalithic CemeteryCarrowmore,
Email [email protected]
Co SligoTel +353 (071) 916 1534 Fax +353 (071) 915 4743
Irelands largest megalithic cemetery with over 60 tombs, some among the oldest in the country.Open:Last admission 1 hour before closing.
24 March - 12 Oct Daily 10.00-18.00
Sligo AbbeyAbbey Street, Sligo, Co SligoTel +353 (071) 914 6406FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (071) 914 9909
13th C. Dominican Friary containing the only surviving 15th C. sculptured high altar in any Irish monastic church. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.Open: 24 March - 12 October Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Cahir CastleCastle Street, Cahir,Co TipperaryTel +353 (52) 7441011 FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (52) 7442324
One of Ireland’s largest and best preserved castles (13th-19th C.)
Closed 24-30 December inclusive
Open: Mar-Mid June Mid June-Aug Sept-Mid Oct
Daily 09.30-17.30Daily 09.00-18.30Daily 09.30-17.30
Famine Warhouse 1848Ballingarry, Co TipperaryTel +353 (087) 908 9972 During the Great Famine the Warhouse was the scene of the 1848 Rebellion. The house exhibits the history of the Famine, the Rebellion in its European context, and the penal exile of the leaders in Australia and 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 GuardSarsfield 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 of Ormonde, in 1675 as the courthouse for the administrative area of Co TipperaryOpen: 24 Mar - 28 Mar & 14 Apr - 28 Sept Daily 09.00-17.00Closed on Mondays. Restricted hours in closed season please contact The Rock of Cashel, or email [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 62 61 437, Fax +353 (0) 62 62 988 Last admission 45 mins before closing.
Ormond CastleCarrick-on-Suir, Co TipperaryTel: +353 (051) 640787 Fax:
Email [email protected]
+353 (051) 640787
Built in the 1560s, this is Ireland’s finest example of an Elizabethan manor house
Rock of CashelCashel,Co TipperaryTel +353 (062) 61437 FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (062) 62988
A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden ValeOpen: Mid Sept-Mid Oct Daily 09.00-17.30
Mid Oct-Mid Mar Daily 09.00-16.30Mid Mar-Early June Daily 09.00-17.30Early June-Early Sept Daily 09.00-19.00
Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a delay during the summer months. Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
Roscrea Heritage (Castle & Damer House)Roscrea,Co
Email [email protected]
Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
TipperaryTel +353 (0505) 21850 Fax +353 (0505) 21904
Restored Mill and High Cross. 18th C. Queen Anne-style Damer House located in the courtyard of a 13th C. castleOpen: 24 March - 14 Sept Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Reginald’s Tower(Managed in conjunction with Waterford City Council)The
Email [email protected]
Quay, WaterfordTel/Fax: +353 (051) 304220
Restored 13th C. circular tower, originally part of the town’s defences. It was later used as a mint, a prison and military store Open:
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Jan - Early Mar Wed Sun - 09.30 - 17.00 Late Mar - Mid Dec Daily - 09.30 - 17.30
Closed Christmas week
Ballyhack CastleBallyhack,
Email [email protected] Co Wexford
Tel +353 (051) 389468Large 15th C. tower house built by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John Open: 21 May - 31 Aug (Sat-Wed incl) 10.30 - 17.00 Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Ferns CastleFerns, Co WexfordTel +353 (053) 936 6411FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (053) 936 6395
13th C. castle featuring a fine circular chapel, original fireplaces and a vaulted basement. Tapestry panels depicting History of Ferns on display in Visitor Centre. Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.Open: Mid May-late Sept Daily 10.00-17.00
Guided Tour: Max 15JFK Memorial Park and ArboretumNew Ross, Co WexfordTel +353 (051) 388171 FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (051) 388172
252 hectares including 4,500 types of tree and shrubs, 200 forest plots, rhododendrons and dwarf conifers. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Open: Oct-Mar Daily 10.00-17.00Apr Daily 10.00-18.30May-Aug Daily 10.00-20.00
Sept Daily 10.00-18.30Tintern AbbeySaltmills, New Ross, Co WexfordTel +353 (051) 562650 +353 (056) 772 4623 (winter contact)
13th C. Cistercian abbey named after Tintern in Wales. Last admission 4.15pmOpen: 24 March - 2 November Daily 10.00-17.00
The Wexford Wildfowl ReserveNorth
Email [email protected]
Slob, Wexford, Co WexfordTel/Fax +353 (053) 912 3406/ +353 (053) 912 4785
Internationally important for the wildfowl which overwinter here. Specialities include Greenland White-fronted Geese & Brent GeeseOpen: All year Daily 09.00-17.00
School Groups by arrangementOther hours by arrangement with the wardenClosed Christmas DayNotice on gate if Reserve is closed.
Dwyer McAllister CottageDerrynamuck, Co WicklowTel +353 404 45325/52 (Glendalough Visitor Centre)FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 404 45626 (Glendalough Visitor Centre)
A fine example of a traditional whitewashed thatched cottage built with local stone. Historically linked to 1798 Rebellion. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.Open: Mid June-Mid Sept Daily 14.00-18.00
Glendalough Visitor CentreGlendalough, Co WicklowTel +353 404 45352/45325FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 404 45626
Famous for its monastic site founded in the 6th C. It has a round tower, stone churches and numerous crosses
Open: Mid Oct-Mid Mar Daily 09.30-17.00Mid Mar-Mid Oct Daily 09.30-18.00
KilmacurraghKilbride, Co WicklowTel +353 (0404) 48844 / (01) 857 0909
An arboretum particularly famous for its conifers and calcifugesOpen: Mid Nov-Mid Feb Daily 09.00-16.00
Mid Feb-Mid Nov Daily 09.00-18.00
Wicklow Mountains National ParkUpper Lake, Glendalough,C0. Wicklow17,000 hectares which include large areas of mountain blanket bogs and varied forms of wildlife, from rare orchids to the Peregrine Falcon
Information Centre:
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May-Sept Daily 10.00-17.30
Oct-Apr Weekends Only 10.00-17.30
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dusk if earlier)Education Centre: Open throughout the year for school bookings
Tel +353 (0404) 45656 Fax +353 (0404) 45710Email: [email protected]
St Mary’s Church, GowranGowran, Co KilkennyTel + 353 (056) 772 6894 (Open Season) + 353 (056) 772 4623 (Closed Season)Late 13th C. church includes an aisled nave, a chancel and a tower and features high quality stone carvingsOpen: 19 May - 31 Aug
Wed - Sun inclusiveLast admission 45 minutes before closing.
10.30-17.00
Emo CourtEmo, Co LaoisTel +353 (057) 862 6573 FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (057) 862 6460
A magnificent neo-classical house surrounded by extensive parklands. Access to house by guided tour onlyOpen Gardens: All year Daily daylight hoursHouse: Last admission 1 hour before closing.
24 March - 28 Sept Daily 10.00-18.00
Heywood GardensBallinakill, Co LaoisTel +353 (057) 873 3563
A formal garden, designed by Sir Edward Lutyens, surrounded by woodland and lakes · Admission freeOpen: Oct-Mar Daily 8.30-17.30
Apr & Sept Daily 8.30-19.00May-August Daily 8.30-21.00
Site closed over Christmas
Debit/Credit Cards Accepted
Debit/Credit Cards Accepted
Desmond Castle (French Prison)Cork
Email [email protected]
Street, Kinsale,Co CorkTel +353 (021) 477 4855
Built as a custom house in c. 1500, the castle now houses the International Museum of WineOpen: 24 March - 14 Sept Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Last admission 1 hr before closing.
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Charles FortSummer Cove, Kinsale,Co CorkTel +353 (021) 477 2263FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (021) 477 4347
A classic example of a 17th C star-shaped fortOpen:
Last admission 1 hour before closing. Visitors are advised to wear footwear suitable for uneven terrain
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Doneraile ParkDoneraile, Co CorkTel +353 (087) 251 5965An outstanding example of an 18th C. landscaped park covering 166 hectaresOpen: Summer Mon-Fri 8.00 - 20.00
Sat, Sun & B/H 9.00 - 20.00Winter Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.00
Sat-Sun & B/H 9.00 - 17.00 Admission Free
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Fota Arboretum and GardensFota Estate, Carrigtwohill, Co CorkTel/Fax +353 (021) 481 2728Extends over an area of 11 hectares and includes an ornamental pond and Italian walled gardens.Pedestrian access all year round during daylight hours.Open:Arboretum: Apr - Oct Daily 9.00-18.00
Nov - March Daily 9.00-17.00Gardens: Apr - Oct Mon - Thurs 9.00-16.30
Fri 9.00-15.30Apr - Sept Sat & B/H 11.00-17.00
Sun 14.00-17.00
Admission Free(Parking Fee 3 per day)
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Ilnacullin (Garinish Island)Glengarriff, Bantry, Co CorkTel +353 (027) 63040Fax+353 (027) 63149Island garden of rare beauty situated in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry BayOpen: 24 March - 21 OctoberMar & Apr Mon-Sat 10.00-18.30 Sun 13.00-18.30May & Sept Mon-Sat 10.00-18.30 Sun 12.00-18.30June Mon-Sat 10.00-18.30 Sun 11.00-18.30July-Aug Mon-Sat 09.30-18.30 Sun 11.00-18.30Oct Mon-Sat 10.00-16.00 Sun 13.00-17.00Separate charge imposed by boat operators · Last landing 1 hour before closing
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Donegal CastleDonegal Town, Co DonegalTel +353 (074) 972 2405FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (074) 972 2436
A restored 15th C. Norman tower house, with the addition of a 17th C. Jacobean manor houseOpen:Open Easter - Mid Sept Daily 10.00-18.00Mid Sept - Easter Thurs - Mon incl 09.30-16.30Guided Tour: Max 35 Last admission 45mins before closing
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Glebe House and GalleryChurchill, Letterkenny, Co Donegal Tel +353 (074) 913 7071 FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (074) 913 7816
Regency house decorated with Victorian William Morris wallpaper, textiles and art works by leading 20th C. artists. Access to house by guided tour onlyOpen: Over Easter Daily 11.00 - 18.30
Late May - June: Sat-Thurs 11.00 - 18.30July & August: Daily 11.00 - 18.30Sept Sat-Thurs 11.00 - 18.30Last admission 1hr before closing
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Glenveagh National Park and CastleChurchill, Letterkenny, Co DonegalTel group bookings 076 1002536
Visitor Centre 076 1002551 Fax +353 (074) 913 707216,500 hectares of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, and a 19th C. castle surrounded by the famous Glenveagh GardensVisitor Centre Open: Mar - Oct Daily 09.00-18.00
Nov - Feb Daily 09.00-17.00 Castle Open: Year Round 10.00-17.00Tearooms (open All Year) Restaurant (open Easter-Sept)
Admission to Castle: Adult 5.00. Group & Senior 3.00 Child/Student 2.00 Family 10.00 Park & Visitor Centre Free Bus Charge Adult Return 3.00
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Newmills Corn and Flax MillsChurchill Road, Letterkenny, Co DonegalTel +353 (074) 912 5115FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (074) 910 3353
A complex of restored industrial buildings, powered by the River SwillyOpen: Late May - End Sept, Daily, 10.00 - 18.00Guided Tour: Max 20Last Admission 45 mins before closing.
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Aughnanure CastleOughterard,
Email [email protected], Co Galway
Tel +353 (091) 552214
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Trim CastleTrim,Co MeathTel +353 (046) 9438964/+353 (046) 9438619
Fax +353 (046) 943 8618LargestEmail [email protected]
Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, constructed by Hugh de Lacy in the 12th C.Open : 13 Feb - 31 October: Daily 10.00 - 18.00, 1 Nov - 12 Feb Weekends only 9.00 - 17.00Last admission 1 hour before closing
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Swiss CottageKilcommon,
Email [email protected] Cahir, Co Tipperary
Tel +353 (052) 7441144A superb example of an early 19th C. “cottage orné”Open: 24 March - 1 Nov Daily 10.00-18.00 GuidedLast admission 45 minutes before closing.
Tour: Max 12.
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Dungarvan CastleCastle
Email [email protected] Street, Dungarvan, Co Waterford
Tel +353 (058) 48144The castle consists of a polygonal 12th C. shell keep with an enclosing curtain wall, a corner tower and
a gate tower. Open: Late May - Late Sept Daily 10.00-18.00
Access by guided tour onlyLast admission 45 mins before closing.Admission Free
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Connemara National ParkLetterfrack, Co GalwayTel +353 (0) 95 41 054 / 41 323 / 60 900Fax +353 (0) 95 60 912Covers 2,000 hectares of scenic countryside, rich inwildlife, on the slopes of the Twelve BensOpen: Refer to www.connemaranationalpark.ieAdmission Free
Coole ParkCoole
Email [email protected]
Visitor Centre, Gort, Co GalwayTel +353 (091) 631804Fax +353 (091) 631653
Now a nature reserve, Coole was the home of Lady Gregory, 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 GalwayTel +353 (099) 61008FaxEmail [email protected]
+353 (099) 61009
The largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran IslandsOpen: Jan - March, Nov - Dec: 09.30 - 16.00 Mon - Sun April - Oct: 9.30 - 18.00 Mon - Sun
Portumna Castle and GardensPortumna, Co Galway
Email [email protected]
Tel +353 (090) 974 1658 Fax +353 (090) 974 1889
Built before 1618, this Jacobean manor was the seat of the De Burgo family for over 200 years. Includes the recently restored 17th century walled kitchen garden. Portumna Castle is surrounded by Portumna Forest Park, Lough Derg, & the River Shannon.Open: 24 March - 15 October: Daily 09.30-18:0016 October to 31 October : Weekends Only 09.30 - 17.00Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
Teach an Phiarsaigh (Pearse’s Cottage)Inbhear, Ros Muc, Co GalwayTel +353 (091) 574292Fax Number + 353 (091) 574871
Email [email protected]
Restored cottage, once the summer home of Patrick Pearse (1879-1916), nationalist, educationalist and poet. Guided Tour: Max 15 Open: 17 March - 7 September : Daily 10.00 - 17.00Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
Ardfert CathedralArdfert,
Email [email protected]
Last Admission 45 minutes before closing.
Tralee, Co KerryTel +353 (066) 713 4711
The cathedral dates from the 12-17th C.Open:
Guided Tour: Max 40
Derrynane House, National Historic ParkCaherdaniel, Co KerryTel +353 (066) 947 5113 Fax
Email [email protected] The ancestral home of statesman, Daniel O’Connell. Situated on 120 hectares of parklands and 1.5km of coastline17 March - 1 April: Wed to Sun & Bank Holidays 10.00 - 17.00 2 April to 30 Sept: Daily 10.30 - 18.001 Oct to 1 Nov: Wed to Sun and Bank Holidays 10.00 - 17.002 Nov - 11 Dec (Weekends only) 10 - 16.00
Gallarus OratoryBaile na nGall, Co Kerry Tel +353 (0) 66 915 5333Email [email protected] site is one of the best preserved Christian sites in Ireland Access to the Oratory is available all year. However, please note that the Visitor Centre closes for the winter months. Please email [email protected] re. queries and bookingsFacilities: Large coach and car park, Audio Visual 15 mins, Cafe,Toilets including facilities for persons of limited mobility. A local service charge is applicable
Killarney National ParkMuckross, Killarney, Co KerryTel: +353 64 6670144/6641440Fax: +353 64 6633926Email [email protected] of 10,000 hectares, famous for its native natural habitats and species including oak-holly woods, yew woods and red deerPedestrian access to the Park all year roundOpen: Mid March - Sept Daily 09.00 - 17.30Oct - Mid March Daily On request
Muckross House & GardensMuckross, Killarney, Co KerryTel +353 64 6670144 Fax +353 64 6670116 Magnificent Victorian mansion & world renowned gardens.Jan - June, Sept - December Daily 09.00 -17.3
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Muckross Traditional FarmsMuckross, Killarney, Co KerryTel: +353 64 6670165/6670144 Fax: +353 64 6670118Three separate working farms preserving in real life the farming traditions of rural IrelandPlease note this site does not accept Heritage CardsMid Mar & Apr Sat, Sun & B/H 13.00-18.00 May Daily 13.00-18.00
June - Aug Daily 10.00-18.00 Sept & Oct Sat, Sun & B/H 13.00-18.00
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The Grianán of AileachBurt, Co. Donegal A very fine stone-built hilltop fort or cashel, situated 800 feet above sea level on Greenan Mountain commanding superb views of the Foyle, Lough Swilly, and the surrounding countryside.
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Ballycroy National ParkBallycroy National park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy Village, Co Mayo.Tel +353 98 49888/49996Fax +353 98 49879/49017e-mail: [email protected]: www.ballycroynationalpark.ieComprising 11,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain, covering a vast uninhabited and
unspoilt wilderness dominated by the Nephin Beg mountain range. Visitor Centre: Mar-Sept Daily 10.00-17.30 End Sept - End Oct Sun - Thurs 10.00 - 17.30
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Athenry CastleAthenry, Co GalwayTel +353 (091) 844797Fax +353 (091) 845796Email [email protected] three storey 13th C. Norman Keep. Theinterior contains unique stone carvings of the period.Open: 24 March - 1 Oct: Daily 9.30 - 18.002 Oct. - 26 Oct Mon - Thurs only 9.30 - 17.00Last Admission 45 mins. before closing
Guided Tour: Max 20
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Debit/Credit Cards Accepted
Wed-Sun and Bank Holidays
Fax Number +353 (057) 8733563Email [email protected]
Fax Number +353 (051) 562034Email [email protected]
season (excluding the church). Please note that the Hill of Tara is anopen site & it can be visited at any time during the year.
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Email [email protected]
Mid March - October Daily 10.00 - 18.00Early Nov - Mid March Daily 10.00 - 17.00
E mail [email protected]
Access to Muckross House by Guided Tour Only.Please Note this is a very busy site & visitorsmay experience delays.
Presently closed for renovations. Please Check Heritage Ireland Website for updates www.heritageireland.ie
Due to conservation works access to Cormacs Chapel for Bus Tours will be limited from May - Sept, only one group at a time will be admitted to the Chapel for a maximum of 10 Minutes
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Built close to the shores of Lough c1500.Aughnanure Castle is a beautifully restored Gaelic Irish Tower House built by one of the most ferocious Irish clans-The O Flahertys.Open: 16 March - 2 November Daily 9.30 - 18.00Guided Tour Max: 20
Please check www.heritageireland.ie for updates re possible renovations in 2016.
Rathcroghan Visitor CentreCruachan Ai , Tulsk, Co Roscommon.Telephone Number +353 71 9639268 Email [email protected]
Open All year Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 17.00, May – October : Sunday 12.00 – 16.00 (and by appointment out of season). Please check www.heritageireland.ie for details on Admission Charges
Last admission before closing.
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A Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th C.Open: 24 March - 21 Sept Daily 10.00 - 18.00
