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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 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 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 Dublin Ballybofey Strabane Antrim Donegal Belfast Omagh ireland’s hidden heartlands dublin 26 Kilkenny Castle 1 Athenry Castle 0 Áras an Uachtarain 27 Loughcrew 2 Boyle Abbey 0 Arbour Hill 28 Maynooth Castle Enniskillen Armagh 3 Corlea Roadway Visitor Centre 0 Casino Marino 29 National Botanic Gardens –. 4 Nenagh Castle 0 Custom House Visitor Centre Kilmacurragh Belderg Ballycastle Sligo Monaghan 5 Parke’s Castle 0 Dublin Castle 30 Old Mellifont Abbey Belmullet Killala Newry Bangor Eris 6 Portumna Castle & Gardens 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 Casino Marino Dublin Discover the secrets of Ireland’s 18th century miniature architectural masterpiece. opening hours 2021 - 2022 It was designed as a Pleasure House for James Caulfeild, 1st earl of Daily, 10.00 – 17.00 Charlemont by Sir William Chambers, one of the finest architects Mid March - End October. of the time. Charlemont and Chambers created a unique and intriguing admission Garden Temple from which to overlook the magnificent panorama of Dublin Bay. Adult €7.00, Senior/ Group €5.00, Child/Student €3.00, Family €12.00. The Casino, meaning small house, surprises visitors as they Accompanied under 12’s go free. discover the remarkable secrets of this architectural gem. The highlights lavishly decorated and compact exterior cleverly disguises an interior — Clever design hides 3 floors and of 16 rooms displaying intricately ornate Georgian motifs. Richly numerous rooms inside. patterned marquetry floors and beautifully executed plasterwork act — Designed by Swedish born as an historical backdrop to the Casinos past which is lovingly brought architect, Sir William Chambers. to life by our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides. — Sculpures designed by the famous Italian Giovanni Battista The unique interiors of the building showcase the expertise of 18th Cipriani, supervised on site by century artists and designers. Simon Vierpyl. We offer our visitors the opportunity to participate in a wide variety — Amazing interiors and rich history of cultural events such as exhibitions, musical performances and cultural events throughout the year. A small park surrounds the Casino with wrought iron seating for viewing and picnics. visitor experiences Experience Description Fitness Level Min. / Max. Duration Price numbers (approx.) per person Guided Tour of Our professional and experienced Building is accessed by a flight Max 25/ Tour 60 minutes. Adult €7.00, Casino Marino guides offer guided tours tailored of stone steps. Senior/ Group to suit the general public and families, Top floor is accessed by wooden €5.00, special interest groups and educational staircase. Child/Student school visits on a variety of themes and Wheelchair access to grounds €3.00, Family levels of interest including: History, and exterior only. €12.00. Art & Architecture, Secret Plans and Accompanied Clever Tricks. under 12’s go free. 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 www.casinomarino.ie Dublin 3 D03 HH70 and parapet. 5kms north of Dublin City. 20 nearby mins by car to Dublin Airport. Croke Park and Museum, Dart: Clontarf and Killester 15 Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, mins walk. National Botanic Gardens – Buses: 14, 15, 27, 27A, 27B, 42, Glasnevin, Howth Fishing 43 and 123 Village, Bull Island Bird Sanctuary. facilities Car and coach parking free. Toilets. No disabled access toilets on site. No Tea Room on site. www.heritageireland.ie heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice of public works Custom House Visitor Centre Dublin A new and fascinating visitor experience exploring the building, burning and restoration of Dublin’s magnificent Custom House. opening hours 2020 Discover the stories of the building and burning of Dublin’s 2021: Mid September – magnificent 18th century Custom House, an iconic city landmark 17th December overlooking the river Liffey on Custom House Quay. 2022: TBC Hear how, despite local opposition, James Gandon completed this 10 year long architectural masterpiece in 1791, on marshy grounds in admission reclaimed sloblands. Once Irelands major trade route to the wider TBC world, its quays were lined with tall ships and graceful sails taking highlights cargo to and from exotic countries. — An entry point to Dublins Admire the decorative detail
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