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Dublin Ireland’s Ancient East Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Wild Atlantic Way group trade information

1. groups and trade … explore more ¬ Specific language audio-visual films in some sites for pre-booked tours Bring your group to visit an historic place for a great day out. ¬ If you are a public group or in the travel trade and have ¬ Access to OPW Tour Operator Voucher Scheme (TOVS). customers for group travel, FIT or MICE our staff are Payment by monthly invoice. delighted to present memorable experiences at over 70 Email us at [email protected] historic attractions.* * Minimum numbers may vary at sites due to COVID–19 restrictions as at July 2020. ¬ Our guides excel in customer service and storytelling * Some sites may not be fully accessible or closed due to COVID–19 that enthrals and engrosses the visitor, while offering restrictions as at July 2020. a unique insight into the extraordinary legacy of Ireland’s iconic heritage. 3. plan your itinerary ¬ Join our mailing list for more information on heritageireland.ie ¬ For inspiration about passage tombs, historic castles, ¬ Contact each site directly for booking – details in Groups / Christian sites and historic houses and gardens throughout Trade Catalogue Ireland.

* Due to COVID–19 restrictions some sites may not be open. ¬ From brunch to banquets – find out about catering facilities at sites, events and more … 2. group visit benefits ¬ Wild Atlantic Way ¬ Group Rate – up to 20% off normal adult admission rate. ¬ Ireland’s Ancient East (min. 10 at most sites) ¬ ¬ One free tour leader per group booking ¬ Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands ¬ Free once-off familiarisation visit ¬ Ability to amend/cancel bookings free of charge 4. tour operators voucher scheme – contact us ¬ Coach parking at many of our sites ¬ Visitor Services, Office of Public Works, ¬ Use of tour groups own wireless transmission whisper 20 Lakeside Retail Park, Ballindine Road, Claremorris, system allowed. (This does not include open audio loud- Co. Mayo, f12 dk30, Ireland. speakers.) Some of our sites have their own guided wireless t. 353 (1) 647 6000 / e. [email protected] transmission system/audio guide provided free of charge. ¬ Coming soon – Holiday Pass. Explore more with a 2-week ¬ Fast track admission for pre-booked groups Holiday Pass. For use by FITs / individuals only. ¬ Exclusive guided tours (some sites have specific language ¬ Join our mailing list for more information on heritageireland.ie guided tours)

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Ireland’s Iconic Heritage Sites Letterkenny Derry Larne Dublin Ballybofey Strabane Antrim

Donegal Omagh ireland’s hidden heartlands dublin 24 Jerpoint Abbey 1 Aughnanure Castle 0 Áras an Uachtarain 25 JFK Arboretum 2 Boyle Abbey 0 Arbour Hill 26 Kells Priory Enniskillen Armagh 3 Rathcrogan Visitor Centre 0 Casino Marino 27 4 Famine Warhouse 1848 0 28 Loughcrew Belderg Ballycastle Sligo Monaghan 0 House 29 Belmullet Killala Newry Bangor Eris wild atlantic way 0 Garden of Remberance 30 National Botanic Gardens –. Ballina 0 Government Buildings Kilmacurragh Crossmolina 44 Adare Castle 0 Grangegorman Military 31 Old Mellifont Abbey Achill Swinford Boyle Cavan Dundalk 45 Ardfert Cathedral Cemetery 32 Ormond Castle Island Knock 46 Athenry Castle 0 Iveagh Gardens 33 Portumna Castle and Gardens Airport Ardee 47 Ballycroy National Park 34 Reginald’s Tower Westport 0 Gaol Castlerea Oldcastle 48 Burren National Park 35 Tulsk Kells Drogheda 0 National Botanic Claremorris Longford Slane 49 Carrowmore Megalithic 36 Roscrea Heritage Navan Gardens – Glasnevin Lanesborough Roscommon Cemetery 0 & St. Enda’s Park (Castle & Damer House) Ballinrobe 50 Céide Fields 37 St. Mary’s Church Gowran Letterfrack 0 Visitor Centre & Mullingar Trim 51 Charles Fort 38 Swiss Cottage Clifden Maam Cross 52 Connemara National Park 0 Castle 39 Tintern Abbey Athlone Moate Maynooth 53 Coole 40 The Main Guard 0 Royal Hospital Kilmainham Ballinasloe Dublin 54 Derrynane House and Gardens 41 0 St. Audeon’s Church Galway Dun Laoghaire 55 42 Wildforest Reserve 0 War Memorial Gardens Kildare 56 43 Mountains Loughrea Islandbridge Inis Mór , 57 National Park Aran Islands Birr Gort Portumna 58 Dromore Wood Portlaoise ireland’s ancient east Athy 59 Dun Aonghasa Roscrea Wickow 60 Ennis Friary 5 Altamont Gardens Ennistymon 61 Gallarus Oratory 6 Ballyhack Castle Nenagh Ennis Carlow 62 Glebe House and Gallery 7 Battle of the Boyne – Tullow Arklow

63 Glenveagh National Park Oldbridge Estate SHANNON AIRPORT Thurles 64 Grianán of Aileach 8 Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Gorey Kilrush Limerick Kilkenny 65 Ilnacullin (Garinish Island) 9 Gowran Ferns 66 Ionad an Bhlascaoid 10 and Estate Adare Cashel 67 Ionad Cultúrtha an 11 Clonmacnoise Tipperary Enniscorthy Phiarsaigh, Conamara 12 Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre Listowel Cahir New Ross Newcastle West Carrick-on-Suir 68 Killarney National Park 13 and Clonmel 69 Listowel Castle Wildlife Park Tralee Wexford Rosslare Harbour 70 and 14 Dungarvan Castle Dingle Traditional Farms 15 Dunmore Caves 71 Newmills Corn and Flaxmills 16 Dwyer Mc Alister Cottage Killarney Dungarvan 72 Parkes Castle 17 and Gardens Youghal 73 18 Ferns Castle Carrigtwohill 74 Scattery Island 19 Fota Arboretum and Gardens 75 Skelligs 20 Fore Abbey Cork 76 Sligo Abbey 21 Glendalough Visitor Centre 22 Hill of Tara Bantry Kinsale 23 Heywood Gardens Skibbereen From banquets to brunch ... enjoy catering facilities at our historic sites.

Clockwise from top left: Dublin Castle; Kilkenny Castle; Castletown House and Parklands; Farmleigh House

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Casino Marino Dublin

Discover the secrets of Ireland’s 18th century miniature architectural masterpiece.

opening hours 2020 It was designed as a Pleasure House for James Caulfeild, 1st earl of 2020 and 2021 dates to be con- Charlemont by Sir William Chambers, one of the finest architects of the firmed. time. Charlemont and Chambers created a unique and intriguing admission Garden Temple from which to overlook the magnificent panorama of Dublin Bay. Snr & Group € 5 The Casino, meaning small house, surprises visitors as they discover highlights the remarkable secrets of this architectural gem. The lavishly decorated — Clever design hides 3 floors and and compact exterior cleverly disguises an interior of 16 rooms numerous rooms inside. displaying intricately ornate Georgian motifs. Richly patterned — Designed by Swedish born architect, Sir William Chambers. marquetry floors and beautifully executed plasterwork act as an — Sculpures designed by the historical backdrop to the Casinos past which is lovingly brought to life famous Italian Giovanni Battista by our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides. Cipriani, supervised on site by Simon Vierpyl. — Amazing interiors and rich history visitor experiences

Experience Description Fitness Level Min. / Max. Duration Price numbers (approx.) per person

Guided Tour of For special interest groups and any groups Building is accessed by a flight of Min 10 1.5 hours €5.00 Casino Marino of more than 10. stone steps. Max 50 approx. Group Rate General Interest tours. Top floor is accessed by wooden (for large Educational Tours focusing on Maths staircase. groups – 2 tours running Trails, History of Art and Architecture, 18th Wheelchair access to grounds and Century Social History concurrently exterior only. and finishing Free admission for all Irish Primary and at the same Secondary Schools. T & Cs apply. time. )

Self Guided Tours Self guided tours are offered during Building is accessed by a flight of 50 approx 1 hour Price same special events such as Culture Night, Open stone steps. Top floor is accessed by as Guided House and on other special occasions. wooden staircase. Tour and Free Wheelchair access to grounds and on special exterior only. occasions

booking location caution

T. 00353 1 8331618 Casino Marino. Cherrymount Children must be supervised E. [email protected] Crescent, off Malahide Road, at times. Steep drops at lions and www.casinomarino.ie Dublin 3 D03 HH70 parapet. 5kms north of Dublin City. 20 nearby mins by car to Dublin Airport. Croke Park and Museum, Dart: Clontarf and Killester 15 Museum, mins walk. National Botanic Gardens – Glas- Buses: 14, 15, 27, 27A, 27B, 42, nevin, Howth Fishing Village, 43 and 123 Bull Island Bird Sanctuary.

facilities

Car and coach parking free. Toilets. No disabled access toilets on site. No Tea Room on site.

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Farmleigh House & Estate Phoenix Park, Dublin

Historic house holding important collections, an art gallery, a working farm, and the official Irish State guesthouse.

opening hours 2020 Originally a small Georgian house built in the late eighteenth century, Daily, 10.00 – 17.30 Farmleigh was purchased by Edward Cecil Guinness in 1873 and after 14/03/20 – 31/12/20 many numerous building phases, Farmleigh had, by the early years of Farmleigh House can close to the twentieth century, all the requisites for gracious living and stylish the public at very short notice entertainment. Its great charm lies in the eclecticism of its interior due to government business. decoration ranging from the classical style to Jacobean, Louis XV, Louis 2021 dates should be similar. XVI, and Georgian. admission An estate of seventy–eight acres situated to the north–west of Dublin’s House admission charges: Adult Phoenix Park, Farmleigh now provides accommodation for visiting €8.00, Senior/ Group €6.00, Child/ Student €4.00, Family €20.00. dignitaries and guests of the nation. Accompanied under 12s go free. As a historic house, Farmleigh remains a unique representation of its Exterior Tours for remainder of heyday, the Edwardian period, and houses important artworks and 2020 only. Group rate €4.00. furnishings, as well as the Benjamin Iveagh collection of rare books, highlights bindings, and manuscripts, which is held in the Library. — The Estate also boasts The extensive pleasure grounds feature walled and sunken gardens, and a working farm with a herd of Kerry Black cows. scenic lakeside walks. — Exciting cultural programme of events all year round. — Hear the fascinating stories of various members of the Guinness family who lived in the house visitor experiences

Experience Description Fitness Level Min. / Max. Duration Price numbers (approx.) per person

House Tour House used by the State to accommodate Universal access to house. Min. 10. 45 minutes €6.00 Visiting Dignitaries, Royalty and Max. 25 Presidents on official visits to Ireland. Highlights include the Benjamin Iveagh Library and the Guinness and State Art Collections.

Library Tour Advance Request Required. Library staff Universal access. Min. 10. 30–45 minutes €6.00 will showcase the Iveagh collection of Max. 25 rare books, bindings, and manuscripts, which is held in the Library.

Garden Tour Walled garden, sunken garden, pleasure Universal access. Min. 10. 45 minutes €6.00 grounds and lakeside walk. Seasonal Max. 25 flowers and trees introduced by the Guinness family, complimented by modern sculptures from the State Art Collection.

highlights continued languages tea rooms — Discover the magnificent Irish, English Overlooking the ornamental architecture and treasures lake at Farmleigh, allows you to in the Farmleigh collection. location enjoy a wonderful setting in a Phoenix Park, Dublin 15, landscape unchanged since the booking D15 TD50. nineteenth century. T. 00353 (1) 8155914 Open 7 days a week. Seating E. [email protected] facilities capacity 60–70. Exhibitions, toilets, disabled T. 00353 (1) 8157255 toilets, coach and car park, www.brambles.ie gardens on site, baby changing facilities available. nearby Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Walled Victorian Gardens, , Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin Castle.

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Former home and school of , leader of the famous 1916 Rising.

opening hours 2020 The Pearse Museum is located in the former home and school of Patrick Mon – Sat, 09.00 – 17.00 Pearse. Pearse was the leader of the 1916 Rising, and he, and his brother 01.11.19 – 01.02.20 William, were among those executed for their part in the rebellion. The Mon – Sat, 09.30 – 17.00 Pearse Museum tells the story of their role in that dramatic event, as 01.02.20 – 28.02.20 well as Pearse’s work as a writer, teacher and campaigner. All year Sundays and Bank Holidays open from 10am The Museum exhibition tells the story of Pearse’s life and includes 2021 dates should be similar. unique items such as the handwritten manuscript of his famous O’Donovan Rossa speech . Visitors can stroll around historic rooms, admission including Pearse’s study where he did much of his writing, a school Free dormitory, study hall and chapel. The school art gallery contains highlights original artworks by Beatrice Elvery, Patrick Tuohy and Jack B. Yeats. A — Important collection of unique separate gallery is devoted to the sculptural work of Pearse’s brother objects relating to Pearse and William. The courtyard at the rear of the Museum houses a recreation the Pearse family, original of an original school classroom as well as a Nature Room where visitors artworks and a gallery devoted to the sculptural work of Pearse’s can learn about Ireland’s flora and fauna. brother William

— Park and playground surrounded by 50 acres of landscaped parkland — Nature Room where visitors can learn about Ireland’s flora and fauna visitor experiences

Experience Description Fitness Level Min. / Max. Duration Price numbers (approx.) per person

Full Guided Tour In the expert hands of our experienced Min. 8. 60 minutes Free and enthusiastic guiding staff visitors Max. 30 will hear the stories of Patrick Pearse and his brother William, both of whom were executed for their part in the 1916 Rising. Visitors will also hear about Scoil Éanna, Patrick Pearse’s innovative school which offered his pupils a wide and varied curriculum in a building filled with beautiful artworks and historic artefacts.

Self Guided Tour Visitors may explore the Pearse Museum 30–60 minutes Free themselves visiting the exhibition which tells the story of Pearse’s life and strolling through the historic rooms including Pearse’s Study, a school dormitory, the Study Hall and the chapel. Our guiding staff are happy to provide self–guiding visitors with a brief introduction before they start.

highlights continued booking facilities — Contemporary Tearoom T. 00353 1 493 4208 Car and Coach parking on with attractive courtyard E. [email protected] site, accessible building with seating area www.pearsemuseum.ie lift and accessible bathrooms, — Extensive education facilities 50 acres of parklands. location and programmes. tearooms 8km south of Dublin City Centre. St. Enda’s Park, Open 7 days a week. Groups Grange Rd., Rathfarnham, bookings to be made in Dublin 16, D16 Y7Y5. advance. Seating capacity indoors + 16–39 outdoors. T. 00353 (1) 4939061.

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Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Stunning four hundred year old Castle only five kilometres from Dublin city centre.

opening hours 2020 This Elizabethan period fortified house was commissioned in 1583 by May to October (inclusive): Open the Archbishop–Chancellor of Ireland, (d.1605), as his daily 9.30am – 5.30pm. Last private residence. The design was radically modern for the time and the admissions 4.45pm. building combined defensive features such as the four angled corner November to April (inclusive): towers and a series of gun loops with the comfort and status demanded Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. by the owner. 10.30am – 5.00pm. Extensive remodelling and redecoration of took Last admissions 4.15pm. place in the eighteenth century under a series of later owners. Perhaps 2021 dates should be similar. most notable are the works commissioned by Henry Loftus (d.1783) of admission such famous architects and designers as Sir William Chambers and Adults €5, Senior/Group €4, James ‘Athenian’ Stuart. Much of the neo–classical design and Child/Student €3. Family €13, decoration which characterises the building today can be attributed to accompanied under 12s go free. their efforts. highlights Since coming into State care in the nineteen eighties much of the — One of Ireland’s first building has been restored to its Georgian splendour and today it fortified houses. features a collection of original fine art, including family portraits by — An architectural gem, featuring fine Georgian interiors Peter Lely, Angelica Kauffman and Hugh Douglas Hamilton together with some antique furnishings. A series of contemporary art exhibitions are held at the Castle throughout the year as well as a busy cultural programme of concerts, theatre, talks, lectures and other events. visitor experiences

Experience Description Fitness Level Min. / Max. Duration Price numbers (approx.) per person

Guided Tour A full guided tour with insights into the Fully accessible building with Min 8 60 minutes. €4.00 Castle’s history, its owners, including entrance ramp, lift and accessible Max. 30. Group Rate commentary on bathrooms. architectural and artistic features. Visitors will learn about the origins of the building as a home for Adam Loftus in the violent and dangerous times of the late sixteenth century before its transformation into a fashionable Georgian villa in the eighteenth century. We will then explore some of the finest interiors in Georgian Dublin

Self guided Tour Visitors may explore the Castle themselves Fully accessible building with Min 1 40 minutes €4.00 with the aid of hand held room guides entrance ramp, lift and accessible Max. 30. Group Rate spread throughout the building. Our bathrooms. guiding staff are happy to provide brief (5 min) historical introductions to self–guiding visitors should they wish for greater background and context before beginning their self guided tour.

highlights continued booking tearooms — Colourful Characters from T. 00353 1 493 9462 The Stuart and Chambers Adam Loftus to the ‘Wicked E. [email protected] Tearooms by Brambles is Earl’. www.rathfarnhamcastle.ie open seven days a week from 09:30 to 16:30. Contact the — Nationally significant Greek facilities Tearooms directly on +353 and Roman style interiors. Car and Coach parking on site 1 4939461. Tearooms open — Impressive collection of (pay and display). seven days. family portraits, landscape paintings and antique location accessibility furniture. Fully accessible building with 5km south of Dublin City Centre — Surrounded by an extensive entrance ramp, lift and acces- (D14 K3T6). The Castle is easily park with woods, lake and a sible bathrooms. accessible from both Dublin City playground. Centre (only 7km) and the M50. — Contemporary Tearoom nearby located in what was once the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Castle’s Georgian kitchen Park, Marlay Park and House, wing. Airfield House, Farm, and Gar- dens, Dodder Valley Park.

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