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* 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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Donegal Omagh ireland’s hidden heartlands dublin 26 1 Athenry Castle 0 Áras an Uachtarain 27 Loughcrew 2 Boyle Abbey 0 Arbour Hill 28 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 30 Old Mellifont Abbey Belmullet Killala Newry Bangor Eris 6 Portumna Castle & Gardens 0 House 31 Ormond Castle Ballina 0 Garden of Remberance 32 Reginald’s Tower Crossmolina 0 33 wild atlantic way Achill Swinford Boyle Cavan Dundalk 0 Military 34 Roscrea Heritage Island 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 36 Swiss Cottage Tulsk Kells Drogheda 0 Gaol Claremorris Longford Slane 43 Burren National Park 37 Tintern Abbey Navan 0 National Botanic Lanesborough Roscommon 44 Carrowmore Megalithic Gardens – 38 The Main Guard Ballinrobe Cemetery 39 Letterfrack 0 & St. Enda’s Park Mullingar Trim 45 Céide Fields 0 Visitor Centre & Clifden Maam Cross 46 Charles Fort Athlone 47 Derrynane House and Gardens Moate Maynooth 0 Castle Ballinasloe Dublin 48 , Kinsale 0 Royal Hospital Kilmainham Galway Dun Laoghaire 49 Desmond Castle, 0 St. Audeon’s Church Loughrea Kildare Newcastle West 0 War Memorial Gardens Inis Mór Aran Islands, 50 Islandbridge Birr Gort Portumna 51 52 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 Adare Cashel 60 Ionad an Bhlascaoid 12 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 Rosslare Harbour 63 Newmills Corn and Flaxmills 16 Dwyer Mc Alister Cottage Dingle 64 17 and Gardens 65 Scattery Island 18 Ferns Castle Dungarvan 66 Skelligs 19 Fore Abbey Youghal 67 Sligo Abbey 20 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

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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.

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T. 00353 1 8331618 Casino Marino. Cherrymount Children must be supervised E. [email protected] Crescent, off 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 15 Museum, mins walk. National Botanic Gardens – Buses: 14, 15, 27, 27A, 27B, 42, Glasnevin, Fishing 43 and 123 Village, Bird Sanctuary. facilities

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

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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 on Custom House Quay.

2022: TBC Hear how, despite local opposition, completed this 10 year long architectural masterpiece in 1791, on marshy grounds in admission reclaimed sloblands. Once 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 of Edward Smyths beautifully executed Docklands attractions stonework carvings on the outside of the building and the famous 14 — World renowned masterpiece of carved keystones which represent the major rivers of Ireland. European neo-classic architecture — In 1837 the first famine ship to Learn how not only witnessed the development of leave Ireland, the ‘Perseverance’, the city, but also some of the most turbulent milestones in Irish history. left the quays just below Custom Witness the evidence of the burning and destruction of the building House steps bound for New York. during Ireland’s War of Independence in 1921 and the restoration work — The export trade in cattle from Ireland is symbolised in the to restore the building to its former glory. beautiful carvings of live, beefy, Dublin’s Custom House has been and continues to be a centre for jowly cattles heads in the frieze of the building. government and policy making since it opened in 1791 and is still the longest serving purpose-build government building in Ireland. visitor experiences

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Custom House Using our free self guiding leaflet Flight of stone steps to entrance. TBC 60 minutes TBC Self Guided Tour available in various languages at Assisted wheelchair access. Lift and reception, visitors can take their stairs to the first floor. Flat even time to explore the experience at surfaces throughout, some area their leisure. Guides located on carpeted. Some seating available. the exhibition floor for information and questions.

Custom House Using our free audio tours available in TBC 60 minutes TBC Audio Tour various languages at reception, visitors can relax and explore the experience at their own pace. Our guides are located in the exhibition for any questions.

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— James Gandon, Architect E. [email protected] Free Audio Guide and Informa- of the Custom House, was tion Leaflet available in English, the favourite and best pupil location Irish, French, German, Italian, of Sir William Chambers, Custom House Quay, Chinese, Mandarin. Architect to King George Dublin 1, DOI W6XO III of England and Architect walks of the nearby world famous sustainability Walks along the River Casino at Marino. Cycle paths along the river Liffey Quays. Liffey and the coast, bike facilities hire, Dublin Bay boat trips all available nearby. On street metered parking for coaches and cars. 3 Public fee paying car parks within 5 minutes walking distance. Toilets, universal access toilets onsite. Shops, cafes, restaurants, 5 minutes walking distance.

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Small park around the Custom House managed for biodiversity with wild- flowers, fountain and pond. nearby EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, 2 mins walk. CHQ Building, Eateries and shopping, 2 mins walk. Dublin Castle State Apartments Conference and Visitor Centre, 15 mins walk. Casino Marino, Dublin 3, architectural mas- terpiece and Garden Temple, 10 mins drive. O’Connell Street and Grafton Street, shopping areas, 10 mins walk.

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Dublin Castle Dame Street, Dublin

A place where Irish history has been made for over 1,000 years.

opening hours 2021 - 2022 Once the centre of British rule in Ireland, from 1204 to 1922, Dublin

Daily, 9.45 – 17.45 Castle is now the setting for some of the Irish nation’s most important Monday – Sunday and Bank state ceremonies. Come with us on a journey through time, from Holidays (last admission 17:15) British rule to Irish independence and beyond. Your journey begins

(Closed: 25th, 26th & 27th underground, where a hidden excavation reveals the tenth-century December, and 1st January) Viking foundations of Dublin. admission In the Chapel Royal, the confidence of the British administration in

Guided – Castle Tour: €12.00 Georgian times is captured through an astonishing array of plaster Self-Guided – Castle Tour: €8.00 ornament and jewel-like glass. Experience aromas of old oak carvings, highlights shafts of coloured light and musical melodies that abound during the concerts held here throughout the year. The magnificent State — See the grand hall were our , the , Apartments, at the heart of the Castle, were once the inner sanctum is sworn into office. of British royal power in Ireland. In an elegant throne room, and a — Among the collection are three vast ballroom, contrasting tales of feasting, famine, rebellion and paintings on the ceiling of St revolution combine to tell you the story of Ireland’s remarkable Patrick’s Hall by the Italian artist Vincenzo Waldré. Together they journey to independence from Britain in 1922. form the most important painted This site is a very busy site – all groups – guided or self guided must ceiling to survive in Ireland from the eighteenth century. pre-book. — Tea Room serving delicious The Record Tower (Medieval Tower) is due to open in 2022 and will fare located on the ground be a stand-alone visitor experience, within the overall menu of tour floor which overlooks the Dubh Linn Gardens. options at Dublin Castle. It will tell the story of life within the Castle walls and medieval Dublin. visitor experiences

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Guided Castle Tour Hear about the making of modern Ireland Universal Access. Min. 8 60 minutes €12.00 and see the grand hall where our head of Max. 25 State, the President of Ireland, is sworn into office. Enjoy engaging storytelling and experience vibrant exhibitions in the State Apartments Galleries. From excavation site of Viking and Mediaeval Dublin to the Gothic Chapel Royal and finally the splendour of the former Vie Regal Sate Apartments.

Self-Guided Visitor can choose to self-guide (access Universal Access. Min. 8 30 minutes €8.00 Castle Tour to the State Apartments and Exhibitions Max. 25 only). Brochures in numerous languages available to ticket desk plus other information resources.

highlights continued — Events calendar: outdoor parking nearby theatre, talks, family events, Car Parking: Paid - Werburgh In the Castle grounds, explore music events. Street, Dublin 2, Coach Parking: the Coach House Gallery, Dubh Paid - Castle Street, Dublin 2. Linn Gardens and Chester Beatty Museum. booking Accessibility: Cobbled T. 00353 1 6458813 and Paved exterior, Wheel Chair Located in Dublin City Centre, E. [email protected] Accessible: The State near Temple Bar, Christchurch Apartments only. Cathedral, Trinity College, languages and tea rooms Irish, English, French, German, , Royal Hospital Italian, Spanish. The Terrace Café is located Kilmainham, Farmleigh House. on the ground floor of the facilities State Apartments in Dublin Castle. Overlooking the Castle Exhibitions, Toilets, Universal Gardens, it offers a cosy setting Access Toilets, Toilet, Café, for a relaxed coffee break or for Gardens. a healthy lunch. T. 00353 1 6779321

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Farmleigh House & Estate Phoenix Park, Dublin

An eclectic Edwardian mansion and the Irish State Guesthouse.

opening hours 2021 - 2022 A historic house holding important collections, an art gallery, a Daily, 10.00 - 18.00 working farm, and the official Irish State guesthouse, Farmleigh House 18th March – 31st December and Estate, is located in an estate of seventy-eight acres situated to the approx. (Closed: 25th, 26th, north-west of Dublin’s Phoenix Park. 27th December) Last tour is at 16:30 Last entry to the estate is at 17.00 Farmleigh provides accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests Farmleigh Estate closes at 18.00 of the nation, most notably: Queen Elizabeth II in 2011, Emperor of Japan in 2005, and Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge in 2019. It is *Please note due to the nature also used for state receptions, hosting many dignitaries such as former of the site, Farmleigh Estate may close at short notice due to US President Barack Obama and former US Vice-President Mike Pence. government business and this is out of control of staff. Previously owned by the famous Guinness brewing family, Farmleigh admission remains a unique representation of its heyday, the Edwardian period, House admission charges: Adult and houses important artworks and furnishings, as well as the €8.00, Senior/ Group €6.00, Child/ Benjamin Iveagh collection of rare books, bindings, and manuscripts, Student €4.00, Family €20.00. Accompanied under 12s go free. which are held in the Library. The extensive pleasure grounds feature walled and sunken gardens, highlights and scenic lakeside walks. — The Estate also boasts a working farm with a herd of Kerry Black cows. visitor experiences

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

House Tour Join one of our knowledgeable guides Universal access to house. Min. 1. 45 minutes Adult €8.00, for a tour of Farmleigh House that takes Max. 25 Senior/ Group you from the eighteenth century, when €6.00, Child/ the building commenced, right up to the Student €4.00 present day. Family €20.00, Accompanied children under 12 go free.

Estate Guided Tour Universal access. Min. 1 30–45 minutes Adult €5.00, The outdoor tour will include the Max. 25 Senior / Group extensive pleasure grounds with €4.00, a wonderful collection of Victorian, Child /Student Edwardian and contemporary €3.00, ornamental features with walled and Family €13.00, sunken gardens and scenic lakeside accompanied views. Hear the fascinating stories of children under various members of the Guinness 12 go free family who lived in the house, and helped create Farmleigh’s beautiful pleasure grounds.

highlights continued languages nearby — Exciting cultural programme Irish, English Phoenix Park Visitor Centre of events all year round. and Walled Victorian Gardens, location — Hear the fascinating stories Kilmainham Gaol, Royal of various members of the Phoenix Park, , Hospital Kilmainham, who lived GPS 53.3661, -6.3516 Dublin Castle, , in the house Guinness Storehouse. tea rooms — Discover the magnificent architecture and treasures Overlooking the ornamental in the Farmleigh collection. lake at Farmleigh, allows you to enjoy a wonderful setting in a booking landscape unchanged since the T. 00353 (1) 8155914 nineteenth century. E. [email protected] Open 7 days a week. Seating capacity 60–70. T. 00353 (1) 8157255

www.heritageireland.ie heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice of public works National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Glasnevin, Dublin

A Victorian garden with a 21st century approach to design and conservation.

opening hours and The National Botanic Gardens is Ireland’s premier garden. Based in dates 2021 – 2022 leafy Glasnevin, yet surprisingly only a stone’s throw from Dublin’s Summer Opening Hours: city centre, it is a green oasis for the people of Dublin. Extending March – October over almost fifty acres, the Gardens provide a fantastic amenity for Monday –Friday: 10.00 -17.00 Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00 visitors to view an amazing range of plants from all over the world and covering every habitat imaginable, from arid deserts and tropical Winter Opening Hours: rainforests to snowy mountain tops. It has an extensive range of November – February Victorian glasshouses including Turners’ world famous Curvilinear Monday – Friday: 9.00 – 16.30 Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00 Range and the Great Palm House. It is also home to the National Herbarium and the National Botanical Art collection. Throughout the admission gardens and glasshouses, there are over 17,000 plant species, which is Group: €5.00 one of the most diverse plant collections internationally and recognised highlights as being in the top ten of botanic gardens worldwide. The gardens boasts — Richard Turners many features including the organic vegetable garden, rose garden, Curvilinear Range. arboretum, double sided herbaceous borders and a stunning plant — The Great Palm House. collection. Visiting the gardens is always a pleasure and each season — Rose Garden. has its treasures; late spring and early summer brings the magnificent — Organic Vegetable Garden. Handkerchief tree, Davidia involucrata, the winding wisterias on the — Herbaceous Borders. chain tent and the Chinese Strawberry tree, Cornus capitata in full — Arboretum. bloom, not to mention the emergence of hundreds of other wonderful — Rockery. herbaceous plants including the Iris and peony collections. — Landscaped ponds / water garden. visitor experiences

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

Seasonal Garden Book a guided tour of the gardens with Moderate. Min.6 60 minutes. Group €5.00 Highlights with one of our trained horticultural garden Max. 20 Garden Guides guides. Join us to discover the stories behind the historic glasshouses and wonderful plant collections. Discover some quirky plant facts while exploring the gardens. Listen to the fascinating history and international significance of the National Botanic Gardens.

Wild Ireland – Meet Experience the gardens through the Moderate. Min. 6 60 minutes Group €5.00 the Native Trees and eyes of our passionate guides taking Max. 20 Plants a walk through wild Ireland, our extensive native plant collection.

Whatever the time of year there is always something to see and learn about our native collection of plants, from folklore to the role that they play in biodiversity and the Irish landscape.

Family Friendly Join our Family friendly tours to unravel Moderate. Min. 6 60 minutes Group €5.00 Guided Tours some of the fun secrets behind the Max. 20 wonderful mysterious world of plants. Discover the rare iconic, and quirkiest plants in our collection. Find out the tallest and smallest plants, ones that are smelly in a good and bad way and why! View insect eating plants and ones that pretend to be insects. Informal and fun!

Exploring Biophilia It is believed that humans have evolved Moderate. Min. 6 60 minutes Group €5.00 in the Botanic to have an instinctive bond with nature, Max. 20 Gardens one which our increasingly urbanised life threatens to disrupt. During this tour you will learn about the effect that plants have on our physical and mental states as well as the social benefits this exposure brings to us.

Family Friendly Join in an interesting tour of the Moderate. Min. 6 60 minutes Group €5.00 Guided Tours herbarium and economic botany Max. 20 collection with our expert guides.

booking languages location T. 00353 (1) 8040319/ Audio visual with Botanic Road, Glasnevin, 018570909 six languages. Dublin 09, D09E7F2 E. [email protected] botanicgardens.ie

www.heritageireland.ie facilities Visitor Centre, Gallery, Tearooms, Car park (charges apply), Toilets / universal access toilets, Baby changing facilities, Small book shop, Walking trails, Self guided trails for families. tea rooms For more details visit botanicgardens.ie or email: [email protected] Seating capacity /100. nearby Casino Marino, Dublin Castle, Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum, Croke Park Museum and Highline, Phoenix Park.

Biodiversity The National Botanic Gardens is a green lung in the city with a wide variety of bird life, insects and an amazing collection of both native plants and plants from all around the world. The bee borders and organic vegetable gardens are usually alive with bees from our bee hives.

www.heritageireland.ie heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice of public works Pearse Museum & St. Enda’s Park Rathfarnham, Dublin

Museum located in the former home and school of , leader of the 1916 Rising.

opening hours The Pearse Museum is located in the former home and school of Patrick 2021 and 2022 Pearse. Pearse was the leader of the 1916 Rising, and he, and his brother Museum: Open all year William, were among those executed for their part in the rebellion. The Nov - Jan: 9.30 – 16.00 Pearse Museum tells the story of their role in that dramatic event, as Feb: 9.30 – 17.00 well as Pearse’s work as a writer, teacher and campaigner. March - Oct: 9.30 – 17.30 The Museum exhibition tells the story of Pearse’s life and includes Sundays and Bank Holidays open from 10am unique items such as the handwritten manuscript of his famous Park: Open all year O’Donovan Rossa speech . Visitors can stroll around historic rooms, Nov – Jan: 9.00 – 16.30 including Pearse’s study where he did much of his writing, a school Feb: 9.00 – 17.3.0 dormitory, study hall and chapel. The school art gallery contains March & Oct: 9.00 – 18.00 original artworks by Beatrice Elvery, Patrick Tuohy and Jack B. Yeats. A April & Sept: 9.00 – 20.00 separate gallery is devoted to the sculptural work of Pearse’s brother May – August: 9.00 – 21.00 William. The courtyard at the rear of the Museum houses a recreation of an original school classroom as well as a Nature Room where visitors admission can learn about Ireland’s flora and fauna. Free highlights — Museum – exhibition on Pearse’s life which includes unique items such as the handwritten manuscript of his famous O’Donovan Rossa speech visitor experiences

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Full Guided Tour In the expert hands of our experienced Moderate. Min. 8. 60 minutes Free and enthusiastic guiding staff visitors Max. 30 will hear the stories of Patrick Pearse Some steps, passenger lift and his brother William, both of whom to most areas, some seating were executed for their part in the 1916 throughout the building 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 Moderate. Min. 1 30–60 minutes Free themselves visiting the exhibition which Max. 30 tells the story of Pearse’s life and strolling Some steps, passenger lift through the historic rooms including to most areas, some seating Pearse’s Study, a school dormitory, the throughout the building 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 biodiversity — Park and playground T. 00353 1 493 4208 Ecologically valuable habitats surrounded by 50 acres E. [email protected] in St Enda’s Park include the of landscaped parkland. www.pearsemuseum.ie Walled Garden, broad-leaved — Nature Room where visitors woodlands, parkland, a lake, location can learn about Ireland’s stream, arboretum and mature flora and fauna. 8km south of Dublin City trees. The habitats in the park are home to a nmumer of — Contemporary Tearoom Centre. St. Enda’s Park, Grange Rd., Rathfarnham, protected species including with attractive courtyard birds such as sparrow hawks, seating area. Dublin 16, D16 Y7Y5. GPS: 53.282928 – 6.281551 buzzards, kingfishers and — Extensive education facilities dippers, insects such as and programmes. parklands/ bumblebees, honey bees grounds/ walks and bombus vestalis, solitary bees, hoverflies, beetles and The Pearse Museum is bats which roost in the eaves located in 50 acres of of the Nature Room. landscaped parkland with a lake, river, walks and a walled garden.

www.heritageireland.ie facilities Car and Coach parking on site, accessible building with lift and accessible bathrooms, 50 acres of parklands. tearooms Open 7 days a week. Groups bookings to be made in advance. Seating capacity indoors + 16–39 outdoors. T. 00353 (1) 4939061. sustainability Recycling, drinking water available in tearoom, eco- friendly management of park and gardens.

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Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Stunning 400 year old castle remodelled in the 18th century.

opening hours This Elizabethan period fortified house was commissioned in 1583 2020 and 2022 by the Archbishop-Chancellor of Ireland, (d.1605), as his Daily, 9.30 – 17.30 private residence. The design was radically modern for the time and May – October the building combined defensive features such as the four angled (Last admissions 16.45) corner towers and a series of gun loops with the comfort and status Daily, 10.30 – 17.00 demanded by the owner. November – April (inclusive) Wednesday to Sunday and Extensive remodelling and redecoration of took Bank Holiday Mondays place in the eighteenth century under a series of later owners. Perhaps (Last admissions 16.15) most notable are the works commissioned by Henry Loftus (d.1783) admission of such famous architects and designers as Sir William Chambers Adults €5, Senior/Group €4, and James ‘Athenian’ Stuart. Much of the neo-classical design and Child/Student €3. Family €13, decoration which characterises the building today can be attributed accompanied under 12s go free. to 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 — An architectural gem, by Peter Lely, Angelica Kauffman and Hugh Douglas Hamilton featuring fine Georgian interiors 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

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Guided Tour A full guided tour with insight into the Mild. Min 8 60 minutes. €4.00 castle’s history, its owners and former Max. 30. Group Rate residents including commentary on its Passenger lift to all floors some architectural features and collection of seating available during tour. paintings and period furniture.

Self guided Tour Visitors may explore the Castle themselves Mild. Min 1 30 - 60 €4.00 with the aid of hand held room guides Max. 30. minutes Group Rate spread throughout the building. Our Passenger lift. To all floors, guiding staff are happy to provide some seating available. 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 — Impressive collection of T. 00353 1 493 9462 The Stuart and Chambers family portraits, landscape E. [email protected] Tearooms by Brambles is paintings and antique www.rathfarnhamcastle.ie open seven days a week from furniture. 09:30 to 16:30. Contact the facilities Tearooms directly on +353 — Surrounded by an extensive 1 4939461. Tearooms open park with woods, lake and a Pay and Display carpark owned seven days. playground. and operated by County Council (40 spaces + accessibility 2 disabled parking spaces. 2 coach-parking spaces (free) Fully accessible building with Toilets, universal access toilets, entrance ramp, lift and acces- café, baby changing facilities. sible bathrooms.

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5km south of Dublin City Centre (D14 K3T6). The Castle is easily accessible from both Dublin City Centre (only 7km) and the M50. GPS: 53.298216 - 6.283469

www.heritageireland.ie nearby Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, and House, Air- field House, Farm, and Gardens, Dodder Valley Park. biodiversity Pollinator planting in the courtyard planters maintained by OPW gardening staff. The South Dublin County Council managed parkland has a Green Flag recognizing its value as a high quality green space. sustainability Drinking water fountain available in the park for refilling bottles. OPW, Rathfarnham Castle and Brambles tearooms operators recycle waste where possible.

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

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