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OPW Heritage Trade Catalogue 2021-2022 Ireland's Hidden Heartlands heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice 2019 of public works Admission Charges Apply in 2022 Trade Catalogue 2021–2022 Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Wild Atlantic Way Dublin Ireland’s Ancient East 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 April 2021. ¬ 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 April 2021. 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) ¬ Dublin ¬ 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) www.heritageireland.ie office of public works Coleraine Ireland’s Iconic Heritage Sites Letterkenny Derry Larne Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Ballybofey Strabane Antrim Donegal Belfast Omagh ireland’s hidden heartlands dublin 26 Kilkenny Castle 1 Athenry Castle 0 Áras an Uachtarain 27 Loughcrew 2 Portumna Castle & Gardens 0 Arbour Hill 28 Maynooth Castle Enniskillen Armagh 3 Corlea Roadway Visitor Centre 0 Casino Marino 29 National Botanic Gardens –. 4 Boyle Abbey 0 Custom House Visitor Centre Kilmacurragh Belderg Ballycastle Sligo Monaghan 5 Nenagh Castle 0 Dublin Castle 30 Old Mellifont Abbey Belmullet Killala Newry Bangor Eris 6 Parke’s Castle 0 Farmleigh House 31 Ormond Castle Ballina 0 Garden of Remberance 32 Reginald’s Tower Crossmolina 0 Government Buildings 33 Rock of Cashel wild atlantic way Achill Swinford Boyle Cavan Dundalk 34 Roscrea Heritage Island 0 Grangegorman Military Knock 40 Adare Castle Cemetery (Castle & Damer House) Airport Ardee 41 Ardfert Cathedral 35 St. Mary’s Church Gowran Westport 0 Iveagh Gardens Castlerea Oldcastle 42 Aughnanure Castle 36 Swiss Cottage Tulsk Kells Drogheda 0 Kilmainham Gaol Claremorris Longford Slane 43 Burren National Park 37 Tintern Abbey Navan 0 National Botanic Lanesborough Roscommon 44 Carrowmore Megalithic Gardens – Glasnevin 38 The Main Guard Ballinrobe Cemetery 39 Trim Castle Letterfrack 0 Pearse Museum & St. Enda’s Park Mullingar Trim 45 Céide Fields 0 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Clifden Maam Cross 46 Charles Fort Ashtown Castle Athlone 47 Derrynane House and Gardens Moate Maynooth 0 Rathfarnham Castle Ballinasloe Dublin 48 Desmond Castle, Kinsale 0 Royal Hospital Kilmainham Galway Tullamore Dun Laoghaire 49 Desmond Castle, 0 St. Audeon’s Church Loughrea Kildare Newcastle West 0 War Memorial Gardens Inis Mór Aran Islands, 50 Doe Castle Islandbridge Birr Gort Portumna 51 Donegal Castle Portlaoise 52 Doneraile Court and Estate Athy ireland’s ancient east Roscrea Wickow 53 Dromore Wood Ennistymon 54 Dun Aonghasa 7 Altamont Gardens Nenagh Ennis Carlow 55 Ennis Friary 8 Ballyhack Castle Tullow Arklow 56 Fota Arboretum 9 Battle of the Boyne – SHANNON AIRPORT Thurles 57 Gallarus Oratory Oldbridge Estate Gorey Kilrush Limerick Kilkenny 58 Glebe House and Gallery 10 Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Gowran Ferns 59 Ilnacullin (Garinish Island) 11 Cahir Castle Adare Cashel 60 Ionad an Bhlascaoid 12 Castletown House and Estate Tipperary Enniscorthy 61 Ionad Cultúrtha an 13 Clonmacnoise Listowel Cahir New Ross Newcastle West Carrick-on-Suir Phiarsaigh, Conamara 14 Dungarvan Castle Clonmel 62 Listowel Castle 15 Dunmore Caves Tralee Wexford Rosslare Harbour 63 Newmills Corn and Flaxmills 16 Dwyer Mc Alister Cottage Dingle 64 Ross Castle 17 Emo Court and Gardens 65 Scattery Island 18 Ferns Castle Killarney Dungarvan 66 Skelligs 19 Fore Abbey Youghal 67 Sligo Abbey 20 Glendalough Visitor Centre Carrigtwohill 21 Hill of Tara 22 Heywood Gardens Cork 23 Jerpoint Abbey 24 JFK Arboretum Bantry Kinsale 25 Kells Priory Skibbereen heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice of public works Athenry Castle Athenry Town, Co. Galway Athenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his castle there c.1250. opening hours and The story of Athenry as we know it begins in the 13th century when dates for 2021–2022 Meiler de Bermingham, built his castle here to form part of the defences Daily, 9.30 – 18.00 of one of the most notable medieval walled towns in Ireland. The 25.03.21 – 29.09.21 general location was strategically important as Athenry lies along the (last admission 17.15) Esker Riada, a ridge of gravel and sediment running from east to west. Daily, 09.30 – 17.00 The M6 motorway, which links Dublin and Galway today, largely 30.09.22 – 03.11.22 follows this ancient route. (last admission 16.15) Meiler, (Lord of Athenry), founded the town of Athenry and started to admission build his castle here in 1235. By the 15th Century, the de Berminghams Adult €5.00, Senior/ Group €4.00, had moved from the castle to their more comfortable Town House, in Student/ Child €3.00, Family €13.00. Accompanied under 12s go free. the centre of Athenry town. The castle then became a garrison for soldiers. highlights Today the site consists of the restored castle and outer bawn wall. — Athenry is a Medieval Heritage Town The Castle has many interesting medieval features such as the 13th — A 20 minute film in the audio Century fine carvings on the doorway and windows in the first floor, visual room. which bear witness to the importance of this room. This local style — Various defence features such of carving is between Romanesque and Gothic is known as “School as original arrow loops and of the West.” embrasures. — See how the castle changed over the centuries. — Inter-mural stairway which leads to the battlements. visitor experiences Experience Description Fitness Level Min. / Max. Duration Price numbers (approx.) per person Guided Tour of Castle In the expert hands of the guide, enjoy a Wheelchair access to the ground Min. 10. 45 minutes Adult €5.00 tour of the castle, learn of the architecture floor only. Guides provide a booklet Max. 40 Senior/ Group and art of the Middle Ages and the de of photos and points of interest in €4.00 Birmingham family history. the interior for those who cannot Child/Student access the floors above. Stairs to all €3.00 other areas of the castle. Family €13.00. Accompanied children under 12 go free. Self Guided Tour A walk through the grounds and castle at Visitors with mobility difficulties can Max. 40 50 minutes Adult €5.00 your leasure. Read the bilingual panels of access the grounds and basement Senior/ Group information on each floor. Watch the 20 only. Stairs to all other areas. €4.00 minute Audio Visual in your own time. Child/Student €3.00 Family €13.00. Accompanied children under 12 go free. highlights continued booking tea rooms — Base batter which gave the T. 00 353 (91) 844797 Restaurants and tearooms in the castle strength and support E. [email protected] surrounding town of Athenry outside in addition to being a the castle gates. No Tea Rooms on defensive feature. languages site. — Elaborate carvings in the Great Hall linked to medieval Leaflet available in Irish, nearby English and German. craftsmen known as the Visit Athenry Castle, Athenry School of the West. Audio Visual also available in English Dominican Priory, Athenry Heritage — Annual events such as Centre, The Market Cross and the Heritage Week and Walled facilities Medieval town walls and gates. Towns Day. Outside the gates of the castle you Free parking immediately can see St. Mary’s, home of the outside the castle gate to location Heritage Centre and on the other side facilitate 5 cars. Paid parking of the park is the Dominican Priory King John Castle, Court close by within the town. Male of Saints Peter and Paul founded Lane, Location: Off the M6 and Female toilets on site c.1241. (The key to the Priory can be motorway and 25 km east of requested from castle reception for a biodiversity Galway City.
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