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South East Ref Attraction See page… 1 Kilkenny Castle 7 2 Kilkenny Famine Experience 7 3 Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny 8 Donegal Derry Larne Airport Belfast 4 St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower 9 Airport Belfast 5 Dunmore Cave 9 6 Nicholas Mosse 10 Sligo 7 Jerpoint Abbey 10 8 Ireland West St. Mary’s Church 11 Airport 9 Carlow County Museum 13 Dublin 10 VISUAL 13 Airport Galway Athlone Dublin 11 Carlow College, St Patrick’s 14 12 Duckett’s Grove 14 13 The Chocolate Garden of Ireland 14 Shannon 14 Huntington Castle 15 Airport Limerick Kilkenny 15 Ferns Castle 15 16 Waterford Rosslare Wells House & Gardens 15 Kerry 17 Kia Ora Mini Farm 16 Airport Cork 18 Pirates Cove 16 Cork Airport 19 Rebellion at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre 17

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Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… 20 Enniscorthy Castle 17 39 Waterford’s Blue Plaques 28 21 Irish National Heritage Park 18 40 Splashworld 28 22 Johnstown Castle Estate, 41 Waterford Suir Valley Railway 29 Museum & Gardens 19 42 Mount Congreve Gardens 29 23 Secret Valley Wildlife Park 19 43 Waterford Greenway Bike Hire 24 Walk the Tintern Abbey Trails 20 and Visitor Centre 30 25 Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience 21 44 Dungarvan Castle 31 26 Kennedy Homestead 21 45 Criostal Na Rinne 31 27 JFK Memorial Park & Arboretum 21 46 Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo 31 28 Passage East Ferry Co. Ltd. 22 Blue Flag Beaches 32 29 Hook Lighthouse 23 47 Lismore Heritage Centre 33 30 New Ross Heritage Town 24 48 Robert Boyle Escape Room 33 31 Tintern Abbey 24 49 The Main Guard 34 32 Ballyhack Castle 24 50 Tipperary Museum of Hidden History 34 33 House of Waterford Crystal 25 51 Swiss Cottage 35 34 King of the Vikings 26 52 Mitchelstown Cave 35 35 Reginald’s Tower 26 Special Discoveries 36 Medieval Museum 27 —Fantastic Family Fun 36/37 37 Bishop’s Palace 27 Special Discoveries—Festivals 38 38 Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle 27 A–Z Index 39

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Opening Dates and Times Opening Dates and Times are subject to change Admission Rates and may vary throughout the seasons and by day of The admission rates quoted in this publication are Errors and Omissions week. Establishments indicating ‘open year-round’ the normal rates for individual adult admissions, Every care has been taken in the compilation of this may still close, for instance, on Christmas Day. We children and families. Many of the featured guide to ensure its accuracy and compliance with recommend you verify dates and times directly attractions and entertainments do offer special the consumer protection laws of Ireland. Glance with each featured establishment, particularly if rates for groups, students and seniors. The rates Promotions cannot accept responsibility for errors travelling distances. Entertainments operate subject quoted are the 2020 rates as submitted by the or omissions, but where such are brought to our to demand and pre-booking is normally required. individual businesses. attention future editions will be amended accordingly. 5 The South East covers an area of great beauty and features some spectacular coastline and countryside steeped in history. To help you enjoy it to its fullest, This brand is a trademark of Fáilte Ireland and is we’ve packed this edition with wonderful attractions, used in this publications activities and experiences. Enjoy Irish heritage in with their permission. Waterford, Tipperary and Kilkenny, glorious gardens Kilkenny Castle in Carlow and lots of fun activities in Wexford. Plenty to see and do in the region. The Parade, Kilkenny City

Published by Cead Mile Fáilte Plenty of choice ...12th Century Castle in the heart of the City Variety is the essence of a good holiday and Ireland’s South East A Hundred Publisher, John Rice. certainly provides a wide range of Published by Glance Promotions, Contact attractions and visitor experiences Tipperary, Ireland. Thousand Tel: 061–338588, Kilkenny Castle from caves and gardens, [email protected] The Parade Welcomes – museums and historic houses, www.glancepromotions.ie Kilkenny City, R95 YRK1 Tel: 056-770 4100 Design: OpticNerve.ie castles and monastic sites, visitor [email protected] to Ireland’s farms and outdoor adventure, to www.kilkennycastle.ie galleries and lighthouses. Associate Member of Kilkenny www.heritageireland.ie LEFS South East C D’ S O E R L Location Known as the ‘Sunny South East’, Detailed information is included Kilkenny Castle is situated in the the area is filled with a variety of on each attraction and visitor centre of the city—15min walk from I R H I S C MacDonagh Railway Station attractions, cultural offerings and experience including eircodes H B R A N lots of fun and interesting things and sat nav co-ordinates, opening SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6504, -7.2492 to see and do. You’ll find ancient times and admission rates. First European Member of Kilkenny Castle stands room, and bedrooms decorated dramatically in the heart of in 1830’s splendour, as well as Opening Times Christian settlements, medieval Oct to Feb 09:30-17:00h castles and towns, rural getaways Kilkenny city. This impressive the beautiful Picture Gallery. Mar to Sept 09:15-17:30h 12th century castle remodelled and coastal villages and resorts. Enjoy! The castle has been under the Admission Rates Finally, we do hope that in Victorian times and set in care of the Office of Public Self-guided: Adult €8, Child/Student This free publication aims to extensive parklands was the €4, Senior €6, Family €20 you take the time to Available from Works since 1969 and many enhance your visitior experience. explore the rich heritage principal seat of the Butler important programmes of Guided tour: Adult €12, Child/ Student €6, Senior €10, Family €30 and delights of Ireland’s family, Marquesses and Dukes archaeological excavation, of Ormonde. conservation and restoration Information South East and that your Tourist Information Offices No tickets required for Castle ‘Daily Adventure” is a A tour of the castle will capture have been carried out on the Kitchen Tea-room and Medieval rewarding and enjoyable your imagination as you move grounds. Room. Guided tours ONLY Nov to one. between the Medieval Room, Guide Books available in Jan. Last admission 45mins before closing. Self guided tours Feb to the Castle Gateway, and the English, Irish, French, German, Guides for other regions Oct. Last admission 30mins before Undercroft of the West Tower Italian, Spanish & Polish closing in Ireland are widely hearing about the Lords and Audio-visual presentation Parking available. Ladies of this most impressive located in the Medieval Room. Various city centre car parks within home. walking distance We would welcome your The central block of the castle feedback on the guide to now includes a library, drawing [email protected] Kilkenny Famine Contact Experience MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, Dublin Road (Top of John MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, Kilkenny City Street), Kilkenny City, R95 W8RH Tel: 056-777 7600 [email protected] FREE AV tour retelling the www.macdonaghjunction.com human stories of the Kilkenny www.kilkennyfamineexperience.com Union Workhouse. Tour begins at SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the men’s yard of the Workhouse 52.6552, -7.2434 and ends with a visit to the Opening Times Memorial Garden and evocative Mon to Sat 09:30–16:30h bronze sculpture—the final Sun 12:30–16:30h resting place of over 970 famine Later tours available upon request victims found unexpectedly on Admission Rates the site in 2005. Book the tour Free online or go to the Customer Information Service Desk in the beautifully On-site restaurants, cafés, paid parking, play areas, baby feeding suite restored Shopping Centre. and free WiFi Kilkenny Castle The Parade, Kilkenny City

...12th Century Castle in the heart of the City

Contact Kilkenny Castle The Parade Kilkenny City, R95 YRK1 Tel: 056-770 4100 [email protected] www.kilkennycastle.ie Kilkenny www.heritageireland.ie Location Kilkenny Castle is situated in the centre of the city—15min walk from MacDonagh Railway Station SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6504, -7.2492 Kilkenny Castle stands room, and bedrooms decorated dramatically in the heart of in 1830’s splendour, as well as Opening Times Oct to Feb 09:30-17:00h Kilkenny city. This impressive the beautiful Picture Gallery. Mar to Sept 09:15-17:30h 12th century castle remodelled The castle has been under the Admission Rates in Victorian times and set in care of the Office of Public Self-guided: Adult €8, Child/Student extensive parklands was the Works since 1969 and many €4, Senior €6, Family €20 principal seat of the Butler important programmes of Guided tour: Adult €12, Child/ Student €6, Senior €10, Family €30 family, Marquesses and Dukes archaeological excavation, of Ormonde. conservation and restoration Information No tickets required for Castle A tour of the castle will capture have been carried out on the Kitchen Tea-room and Medieval your imagination as you move grounds. Room. Guided tours ONLY Nov to between the Medieval Room, Guide Books available in Jan. Last admission 45mins before the Castle Gateway, and the closing. Self guided tours Feb to English, Irish, French, German, Oct. Last admission 30mins before Undercroft of the West Tower Italian, Spanish & Polish closing hearing about the Lords and Audio-visual presentation Parking Ladies of this most impressive located in the Medieval Room. Various city centre car parks within home. walking distance The central block of the castle now includes a library, drawing Kilkenny Famine Contact Experience MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, Dublin Road (Top of John MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, Kilkenny City Street), Kilkenny City, R95 W8RH Tel: 056-777 7600 [email protected] FREE AV tour retelling the www.macdonaghjunction.com human stories of the Kilkenny www.kilkennyfamineexperience.com Union Workhouse. Tour begins at SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the men’s yard of the Workhouse 52.6552, -7.2434 and ends with a visit to the Opening Times Memorial Garden and evocative Mon to Sat 09:30–16:30h bronze sculpture—the final Sun 12:30–16:30h resting place of over 970 famine Later tours available upon request victims found unexpectedly on Admission Rates the site in 2005. Book the tour Free online or go to the Customer Information Service Desk in the beautifully On-site restaurants, cafés, paid parking, play areas, baby feeding suite restored Shopping Centre. and free WiFi

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 7 Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny

Parliament Street, Kilkenny City ®

Contact Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny 44 Parliament Street Kilkenny City, R95 VK54 Tel: 056-778 6377 Visit the home of Ireland’s most [email protected] Kilkenny www.smithwicksexperience.com popular ale Location The Smithwick’s Experience the sensations of the brewing Just a 10 minute walk from Kilkenny Castle in the heart of Kilkenny city is one of Kilkenny’s must-see process and try your hand at attractions. Immerse yourself turning the mill and stirring the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6556, -7.2541 in the story of Smithwick’s, mash. Your tour is topped off where 300 years of history with a perfectly poured pint of Opening Times Open Daily all year round: Mar to combine with extraordinary Smithwick’s. Sit back and relax Oct 10:00–18:00h (last tour 17:00h) brewing innovations to create in the recently refurbished bar Nov to Feb 11:00–17:00h (last tour the Smithwick’s Experience—a at the home of Ireland’s most 16:00h). Tour times: Jul & Aug journey like no other. Learn popular ale. every 20 mins, Mar to June, Sept & Oct every 30 mins. Nov to Feb on about the fascinating history Don’t forget to pick up a gift the hour every hour of brewing on this site and the for yourself or a friend at the Admission Rates resourceful family behind the Smithwick’s retail store where Adult €16, Senior/Student €14 name. Harvested from the land they offer an exclusive range Child (7–17yrs) €10, Child (U6) Free and seasoned by Irish history, of merchandise, including Family (2+2) €40 Best rates available online Smithwick’s has been brewed in customised, engraved glasses, Ireland since 1710. clothing and giftware. Information Tour duration: 1 hour. On site retail Tours run daily throughout the Complimentary pint of store. Free WiFi year and are guided by local Smithwick’s available to all Parking and passionate tour guides. visitors over 18 years old. Soft Paid parking at the nearby Market Along the way you will discover drinks also available. Yard or Market Cross car parks how the craft of brewing began See website for further on this site in the 13th century information and to book your and how John Smithwick first tour: began brewing the ale we www.smithwicksexperience.com know and love today. Savour A city steeped in brewing tradition The Smithwick’s Experience is one of Kilkenny’s mustsee attractions. ocated in the heart of Kilkenny on Ireland’s edieval ile, the daily guidedtours bring the story of Smithwick’s to life through the clever mix of technology and storytelling. elax with a pint of your favourite ale and discover for yourself what makes this one of Kilkenny’s most loved attractions.

8 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees St. Canice’s Cathedral Contact St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower & Round Tower The Close, Kilkenny City, R95 V63H Tel: 056-776 4971 The Close, Kilkenny City [email protected] Kilkenny www.stcanicescathedral.com Location A great day out for all the family Top of Coach Road off Dean Street … Step into 900 years of Irish SatNav: Latitude/Longitude history. Visit Ireland’s best 52.6568, -7.2572 preserved Medieval Cathedral. Opening Times Walk in the footsteps of Apr, May & Sept, Mon to Sat: 10:00–17:00h, Sun: 14:00–17:00h knights, saints, witch hunters Last admission 16:30h and hermits. Witness the raw Jun, Jul & Aug, Mon to Sat: materials used by stonemasons 09:00–18:00h, Sun: 13:00–18:00h in the 12th Century. Climb the Last admission 17:30h Oct to Mar, Mon to Sat: Round Tower for panoramic 10:00–16:00h, Sun: 14:00–16:00h views of Kilkenny city. Last admission 15:30h.Tower Entry Cathedral wheelchair accessible. depends on weather and staffing Admission Rates Information leaflets are available Cathedral Adult €4.50, Concession/ in 15 languages. Group (min 10) €3.50, Guided group Height restrictions apply to tour €4pp. Tower Adult €4, Group (12 max per climb). Please telephone climb the tower: Minimum to confirm. Non-group Cathedral & height 140cm. Tower: Adult €7, Family €15 (2A+3C) Information Gift Shop Parking Street parking close by

Dunmore Cave Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny

Explore Calcite formations History and geology blend in the 9th century Irish Triads. at Dunmore Cave to give Archaeological finds within the Contact an interesting and unique cave confirm Viking activity. Dunmore Cave situation. Consisting of a Exhibitions and displays in the Ballyfoyle, Castlecomer Road series of chambers these caves Visitor Centre. The caves are Co. Kilkenny, R95 A972 Tel: 056-776 7726 contain some of the finest inaccessible for wheelchair [email protected] calcite formations found in users. www.heritageireland.ie Ballyfoyle any Irish cave. The cave has Interactive Virtual Museum Location been known to man for many consisting of the several 10km from Kilkenny, 1km off N78 centuries and is first mentioned treasures found in the Cave Castlecomer (road is well signposted) including one SatNav: Latitude/Longitude of the most 52.7341, -7.2477 significant Opening Times Viking finds in Open Daily Mar, Apr, May, Sept & Oct the country. 09:30–17:00h Jun, Jul & Aug 09:30–18:00h Nov to Feb, Wed to Sun incl. 09:30–17:00h Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Child/Student €3, Family €13

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 9 Nicholas Mosse Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

Contact Making beautiful tableware that gets used every day Nicholas Mosse and gifts for Bennettsbridge Co. Kilkenny, R95 CK71 country lovers!) Tel: 056-772 7505 or book a tour [email protected] www.nicholasmosse.com to get up close Bennettsbridge to the action. Location Going strong 10 mins south of Kilkenny Castle after 40 years, Exit 9 off the M9, follow signs for Bennettsbridge, 3 miles beyond Nick and his team of local SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.5897, -7.1853 craftspeople use an old Opening Times Mon to Sat, 10:00–18:00h Irish technique Sunday 13:30–17:00h called Admission Rates ‘Spongeware’ to create their An old mill on the riverbank Free Admission charming range of pottery. Prebooked Tours is home to one of Ireland’s The pottery is also famous for best-loved craft workshops, Information its use of ecologically friendly Much loved Café and ‘Seconds Nicholas Mosse Pottery. Explore processes, from hydro electricity Quality’ pottery area. Worldwide its history, watch the ceramics to recycling and upcycling shipping being formed and decorated, every bit of material. The café, Parking browse through the extensive the riverside seating and even Free parking Irish Country Shop (filled with the goats make this a must for all sorts of necessary items visitors to Kilkenny.

Jerpoint Abbey Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Sculptured Cloister Arcade

An outstanding Contact Cistercian Jerpoint Abbey abbey founded Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, R95 W99F Tel: 056-772 4623 in the second [email protected] half of the Thomastown www.heritageireland.ie 12th century. Location The church’s 2.5km south west from Thomastown Romanesque on the N9 details date SatNav: Latitude/Longitude from this 52.5111, -7.1582 period. In Opening Times the transept Early Mar to Sept Daily 09:00– chapels the 17:30h Oct Daily 09:00–17:00h visitor can see Nov to start of Dec Daily 09:30– 13th to 16th Access for visitors with 16:00h century tomb sculpture. The disabilities. Guided tours Dec to March Prebooked tours only tower and cloister date from available. English, Irish, Admission Rates the 15th century. The chief German, French, Italian and Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Child/Student €3, Family €13 delight of the Abbey is the Spanish leaflets/guide book sculptured cloister arcade with available. Parking unique carvings. The Visitor Car & coach parking Centre houses an interesting exhibition.

10 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees St. Mary’s Church Gowran, Co. Kilkenny

An Exceptional Collegiate Church throughout. In the late middle ages the existing tower Contact was modified, St. Mary’s Church Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, R95 CV0Y and in the 19th Tel: 056-772 6894 (open season) or century it was 056-772 4623 (closed season) incorporated [email protected] into the parish Gowran www.heritageireland.ie church which Location was built in In the centre of Gowran town. Follow the R448 from Carlow south towards place of the Thomastown chancel and SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Built in the late 13th century which now takes 52.6290, -7.0647 up about half of the building. on the site of an earlier Opening Times monastery this church was There were also several other May 14 to Aug 26 served by clerics who lived in changes made to the church at 10:00h–17:30h, Wed to Sun inclusive the community. The church was various periods. Regular tours Last admission 45 mins before closing a large and elaborate structure, available with an aisled nave and a Admission Rates Free of charge long chancel and has high quality architectural sculpture

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Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 11 your holiday & adventure destination

Duckett’s Grove Historic House and Walled Carlow County Museum, Carlow Town Altamont Gardens, Tullow Gardens, Kneestown, near Carlow Town

In County Carlow rural life is the way of life. Soaring mountains, verdant river valleys and rich rolling countryside offer the perfect backdrop for golf, trekking, angling, horse riding and Immerse yourself in the story of Ireland’s Ancient canoeing. Take a trip on foot, horseback or boat East in County Carlow. Get off the beaten track to and discover mystical pre-christian monuments, see, hear, touch and feel the imprints of the millennia ancient ecclesiastical sites, grand country houses of settlers in this county. Take your time to discover VISUAL and gardens, and picturesque rural villages all it all – Stone Age artefacts, monasteries, medieval Old Dublin Road, Carlow

offering a glimpse of times past. castles and large country houses and estates. Contact VISUAL A dynamic multi-disciplinary arts facility Old Dublin Road Experience your world in a new engage with, explore, and be Carlow, R93 A3K1 Tel: 059-917 2400 way. See thought-provoking art inspired by contemporary art. [email protected] in the largest gallery space in Every season at VISUAL, a play Carlow www.VisualCarlow.ie Ireland. An iconic arts centre in space is set aside to drop in at Location the heart of Carlow town, with any time to draw, cut out, make Located in Carlow’s town centre, four world class gallery spaces in the grounds of Carlow College things and just have fun! The complex and a 320-seat performance play space is always free and space. VISUAL’s mission is to SatNav: Latitude/Longitude available when the gallery is 52.8384, -6.9300 create a space for audiences, open. artists and communities to Opening Times Closed Mondays Tues to Sat 11:00–17.30h Sun 14:00–17:00h Last admission 15 mins before closing Admission Rates Free admission to gallery Information Lennons restaurant on-site Parking Pay and display parking in the Town council car park Brownshill Dolmen, near Carlow Town The River Barrow near Borris Huntington Castle, Clonegal

College Street | Carlow | Ireland | R93 H738 e: [email protected] www.carlowtourism.com 12059 913 0411Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Carlow County Museum Contact Carlow County Museum College Street, Carlow Town College Street, Carlow Town R93 E3T2 Tel: 059-913 1554 [email protected] Located in the Cultural Quarter of Carlow Carlow www.carlowmuseum.ie Location top 100 objects Located just off Tullow Street, to view in an Carlow, sharing the same building Irish museum. as Carlow Library and directly next door to Carlow Cathedral Stand under the original SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.8365,-6.9283 gallows trapdoor from Opening Times Open all year round, Mon-Sat the Carlow Jun to Aug 10:00–17:00h Gaol! See Sun & B/Hols 14:00–16:30h the wooden Sept to May 10:00–16:30h, Mon– smoking pipe of Sat. Last admission 30 minutes before closing Captain Myles Keogh who Admission Rates Free Admission was killed at Carlow County Museum is the Battle of Little Big Horn in Information located in Carlow’s Cultural Wheel chair access. Guided tours 1876; items relating to John available for groups of 10+ Quarter, just off the town’s Tyndall, Carlow’s 19th century main street, and is entered Parking scientist who discovered the Parking for cars in the nearby car through Carlow Tourist Office. greenhouse effect; and Kevin parks. Parking for coaches in either Among the four galleries view Barry’s last cigarette before he the Bus Park on Barrack Street or in the magnificent 19th century was executed in 1920 at the the Visual Arts Centre car park hand carved pulpit from Carlow age of 18 for his role in the Irish Cathedral, which is among the War of Independence.

VISUAL Old Dublin Road, Carlow

Contact VISUAL A dynamic multi-disciplinary arts facility Old Dublin Road Experience your world in a new engage with, explore, and be Carlow, R93 A3K1 Tel: 059-917 2400 way. See thought-provoking art inspired by contemporary art. [email protected] in the largest gallery space in Every season at VISUAL, a play Carlow www.VisualCarlow.ie Ireland. An iconic arts centre in space is set aside to drop in at Location the heart of Carlow town, with any time to draw, cut out, make Located in Carlow’s town centre, four world class gallery spaces in the grounds of Carlow College things and just have fun! The complex and a 320-seat performance play space is always free and space. VISUAL’s mission is to SatNav: Latitude/Longitude available when the gallery is 52.8384, -6.9300 create a space for audiences, open. artists and communities to Opening Times Closed Mondays Tues to Sat 11:00–17.30h Sun 14:00–17:00h Last admission 15 mins before closing Admission Rates Free admission to gallery Information Lennons restaurant on-site Parking Pay and display parking in the Town council car park

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 13 Carlow College, St Patrick’s

College Street, Carlow

Contact Hosting the public Carlow Carlow College Art Collection on its ground College Street floors, Carlow College Carlow, R93 T2P8 Tel: 059-913 1114 is one of Ireland’s finest [email protected] public buildings located in www.carlowcollege.ie magnificent grounds and SatNav: Latitude/Longitude within ten metres of VISUAL. 52.8382, -6.9284 The art collection was a Opening Times voluntary initiative. Artists in Mon to Fri 09:00–17:00h the collection include: Bridget Admission Rates Flannery, Hilary Elmes, Free admission. Donations welcome Frank O’Meara, Hughie Parking O’Donoghue, Victor Zevakin Car & Coach parking adjacent and many more. Duckett’s Grove Historic House and Walled Gardens Kneestown, Co. Carlow Contact Duckett’s Grove Kneestown, Co. Carlow, R93 RF80 Tel: 059-913 0411 (Carlow Tourist Office) [email protected] www.carlowgardentrail.com SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.8588, -6.8128 Home to the Duckett family from the 18th to early 20th century Opening Times Summer 08:00–20:30h and formerly at the centre of a 20,000 acre estate. Even in Winter 08:00–17:30h ruin, the surviving towers and turrets of Duckett’s Grove form a romantic profile. Two Georgian kitchen gardens form part of the Admission Rates Free Admission complex where the old paths have been revealed and the beds and borders reinstated. Parking Free parking on-site Woodland walk and large green area for picnics. The Chocolate Garden Contact The Chocolate Garden of Ireland of Ireland Rath, Tullow, Co Carlow, R93 PY82 Tel: 059-648 1999 Tullow, Co. Carlow [email protected] www.chocolategarden.ie Chocolate Workshops, Parties SatNav: Latitude/Longitude and Afternoon Tea (booking 52.7959, –6.6618 essential) & Chocolate Opening Times Mould-making (available Mon to Fri 10:30–17:00h W/End & B/Hols 12:00–17:30h on a drop-in basis). Café Oct to Mar Closing time 17:00h & Ice Cream parlour with Closed Dec 24 to Jan 31 Free Play Area—this is a Admission Rates wonderful venue for those €13.50 pp or €12.50pp (Groups 4+) with a taste for the finer Workshops must be prebooked things in life. Whatever your €10 per person—mould-making session (includes an ice-cream) age, spoil your senses with awesome ice cream and Information Café & Ice Cream Parlour & Play Area chocolate, all made on-site. Open to Public

14 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Contact Huntington Castle Huntington Castle Clonegal, Co. Carlow, Y21 K237 Tel: 053-937 7160 ® [email protected] Clonegal, Co. Carlow www.huntingtoncastle.com SatNav: Latitude/Longitude One of Ireland’s historical gems, 52.6905, -6.6492 this amazing Castle is still lived Opening Times in by descendants of the original Castle, Gardens & Playground: builders. The guided tour Open Daily May to Sept (approx 40 mins) features the See website for further details world famous Temple of Isis in Admission Rates Gardens only Adult €6 the dungeons as well as Castle Senior/Student €5, Child (U12) €3 rooms and ghost stories. With Castle Tour & Gardens formal gardens, an adventure Adult €10, Senior/Student €9 playground, tearooms and Child (U12) €5 Usual concessions apply giftshop, Huntington Castle is the perfect place for a day out or stay Parking Ample free parking (including the night with historic B&B and Coaches) on-site self catering options available.

Ferns Castle

Contact Ferns, Co. Wexford Ferns Castle Ferns, Co. Wexford, Y21 D892 Tel: 053-936 6411 This castle was built in the 13th [email protected] century, possibly by William, www.heritageireland.ie Earl Marshall. Originally, the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude castle formed a square, with 52.5905, -6.4992 large corner towers. Only half Opening Times of the castle now remains. The May 07 to Sept 30 most complete tower contains a Daily 10:00–17:00h fine circular chapel, with carved Sept 30: 10:00–14:00h Last admission 45 mins before ornament. The tower also has closing several original fireplaces and a Admission Rates vaulted basement. Archaeological Free of charge excavations revealed a rock-cut Parking ditch outside the castle walls. Car parking available

Wells House & Gardens Contact Wells House & Gardens Ballyedmond, Gorey Gorey, Co. Wexford Co. Wexford, Y25 CF96 Tel: 053-918 6737 [email protected] Waiting to be explored is Wells www.wellshouse.ie House and Gardens, located SatNav: Latitude/Longitude in the lush green countryside 52.528448, -6.346021 of Co Wexford just 20 minutes Opening Times south of Gorey. The house 10:00–18:00h (May to September) 11:00–16:00h (October to April) and gardens were designed by renowned architect Daniel Admission Rates Robertson famed for his work Entry €10 per car in Powerscourt Estate! With Information something for all generations Restaurant, Playground, Animal Farm, House Tour, Woodland Walks, Wells House and Gardens is the Gardens, Craft Courtyard ideal choice for a day out! Parking Voted Best Family Day Out by Full car park on-site TodayFM listeners. Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 15 Kia Ora Mini Farm Gorey, Co. Wexford

Contact Family fun filled farm Kia Ora Mini Farm Courteencurragh, Gorey Kia Ora Mini Farm is a family for the birthday boy or girl to Co. Wexford, Y25 RX60 Tel: 053-942 1166 run open farm in Gorey, Co. make them feel extra special. Mob: 086-878 8424 Wexford where children can Keep an eye on the website [email protected] get up close and personal for Kia Ora Mini Farm’s special Gorey www.kiaoraminifarm.ie with some feathered and furry events at Easter, Halloween and Location friends. Adults can relax in Christmas with fun for all the Between the town of Gorey and the coffee shop or enjoy the family. seaside village of Courtown Harbour off the R742. Exit 23 off the by-pass outdoor seating while the children enjoy themselves SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6762, -6.2565 and learn about the animals. Opening Times Please see website Facilities include NEW www.kiaoraminifarm.ie for opening REAL DIGGERS, Go Kart times Track, Footgolf, Crazy Admission Rates Maze, Fire Engine Ride, Adults €8. Child €8 Football Pitch, Milking Groups welcome Cow etc. The farm is fully Information Coffee shop with snacks and hot wheelchair accessible and drinks perfect for school tours/ large groups. Parking Free on-site parking A dedicated party room is available with a throne

Pirates Cove Gorey, Co. Wexford

Contact Pirates of all ages will enjoy swashbuckling fun Pirates Cove Courtown Harbour, Gorey area is always a hit with Co. Wexford, Y25 WD85 the under 10s. Tel: 053-942 5555 [email protected] Don’t forget the 10 Gorey www.piratescove.ie Pin Bowling, Electric Location children’s Go-karts, the Take Exit 23 off the M11 and Games Arcade and the follow signs for Courtown. At the Spinning Compass Casino crossroads in the village turn right, Pirates Cove is approx. 200 metres for older visitors! Cove on the right hand side Café serves up feasts fit for Captain Jack Cove SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6431, -6.2328 himself. For a bit more fun, take Ahoy Mateys! Come along Opening Times to Pirates Cove for a great a ride on the eco-friendly Pirates Jun, Jul & Aug Daily 11:00–22:00h family day out. Enjoy the sub Cove Express at Courtown’s Refer to website for Sept to May tropical gardens, when you Seafront or WIN great prizes at opening times challenge your crew to a game the Ticket Redemption Counter Admission Rates of 18-hole mini golf. Be the in the Arcade with exciting new Each activity varies in price captain of your own bumper games. See website for rates boat as you travel around the See website for more details Information beautiful lagoon but beware of about the different packages Café on site the waterfalls. Walk on water on offer as well as birthday Parking in the bubble rollers while party and group packages. So On-site parking available the little scallywags enjoy the bring your crew along for an

paddleboats. Funcaves soft play adventure not to be missed!

16 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Rebellion Contact at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre The National 1798 Rebellion Centre Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 PY03 Tel: 053-923 7596 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford [email protected] www.rebellion.ie Enniscorthy Rebellion is here… Location 30 mins from Rosslare on N11; 40 Fanned by flames of Revolution …While here, why not also visit mins from Waterford on N30; 1hr 45 mins from Dublin Airport on N11 in America and France, the VINEGAR HILL BATTLEFIELD, site events of 1798 in Ireland are of the most famous battle of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.4967, -6.5694 forever etched in blood on the 1798 Rebellion. Its current Opening Times the annals of Irish history. peace, serenity, and spectacular Mon to Fri 09:30–17:00h Vividly re-told in an exciting views belie its background as Sat & Sun Closed. Seasonal weekend interpretation of events, the one of the bloodiest battlefields opening Jun to Sept, check website “Rebellion Experience” at the in Irish history. 20,000 men, Last entry to exhibition is 45 mins before closing multi-award winning National women, and children faced Vinegar Hill Battlefield: 1798 Rebellion Centre is not to 10,000 well-armed and well- Year round from 10:00h to dusk be missed. trained members of the Crown Admission Rates Meet key figures of the Forces, in a battle that lasted Adult €7, Student/Senior €4 Rebellion, including John only four hours, but left 1,500 Child (Over 5yrs) €3, Family €20 Entry to Vinegar Hill Battlefield: Free Shehan (The Croppy Boy), dead and a county distraught. Tom the Devil and General Information Craft and book shop on-site Gerard Lake, and experience Newly opened ‘Coffee Kiosk’ the poignant 4-D audio visual Parking interpretation of the Battle Ample parking on-site for cars of Vinegar Hill. Join the and coaches. Laneway to Vinegar FREE weapons and cookery Hill battlefield is not accessible by demonstrations throughout 52-seater coaches the week (Details available on website). Enniscorthy Castle

Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Contact Enniscorthy Castle, Castle Hill Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 AW90 A View from the Keep Tel: 053-923 4699 [email protected] Be… sure to visit www.enniscorthycastle.ie Enniscorthy the dungeon Location and see the Situated in the heart of Co. Wexford 40mins drive from Waterford on rare medieval N30. 20 mins drive from Wexford wall art—The on N11 Halberdier, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude dress up as a 52.5014, -6.5671 knight or lady Opening Times of the house, Mon to Fri 09:30–17:00h marvel at the Sat/Sun, Bank Hols 12:00–17:00h works of the Entry to castle up until 16:30h each day world-renowned furniture Admission Rates Adult €6, Student/Senior €5 designer Eileen Family €12, Child (Over 5) €3 Gray, and climb Information The award winning Enniscorthy the steps to the Craft and book shop on-site Castle, in the heart of battlements at the top of the Hot & cold beverages and snacks Enniscorthy town, was built castle to discover the amazing available in the 13th century, and has views of Vinegar Hill Battlefield, Parking long been home to Anglo- Enniscorthy town, and the Parking available in local public car parks (within 2 mins. walk) Norman knights, English Earls surrounding flora and fauna. and local merchant families.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 17 Irish National Heritage Park

Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford ®

Journey to a place where history Contact Irish National Heritage Park and legends come to life Ferrycarrig A visit to the Irish National along with fun activities Co. Wexford, Y35 X313 Heritage Park is like no other including; panning for gold, Tel: 053-912 0733 you can imagine. Surprises wattle your own house, rock [email protected] www.irishheritage.ie wait around every turn as art, 2 adventure playgrounds Wexford you explore 35 acres of and an activity scramble. Special Location Wexford Town this remarkable heritage programmes and family fun trail. Experience one of the days are here to entertain and SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.3482, -6.5171 renowned tours in the company delight children with archery, of a costumed guide. From axe throwing or a Hawk Walk Opening Times campsite to ringfort, from with our Resident Falconer Jim. May to Aug: 09:30–18:30h Sept to April: 09:30–17:30h Water Mill to Fulacht Fiadh, Learn a new skill by partaking Please allow approx 2 hours for from Crannóg to Viking in an exciting course, these a visit to the park Last admission 15:00–16:00h house, every activity is an courses are lead by traditional unexpected adventure into craft workers and local artists. Admission Rates 9,000 years of Irish History (Course pre-booking required) Adult €10.50, Senior €9, Student €8 Family €25/€30 and Heritage. Homesteads, Stay a night in our Medieval places of ritual, burial mounds Ringfort and experience the Information and long forgotten remains Fulacht Fiadh Restaurant life, for a farming family of and Craft shop will enlighten the casual visitor 1,500 years ago. An experience and inspire the scholars. Parking you will never forget, Parking on-site Within the park, children whether you stay an hour, an have a unique opportunity to afternoon or for the night. experience Ireland’s heritage Fulacht Fiadh Restaurant and Craft Shop Irish hospitality and Wexford charm combine with all the modern facilities to make your visit a time to remember. Before you leave, visit the craft and book shop with its wide range of designer clothing and quality Irish crafts. You can also sample fine Irish cuisine in the restaurant, eat out on the terrace and savour the sensation of the Crannog and Lake, awash in the colours and fragrances of Ireland’s past.

18 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Johnstown Castle Estate,

Museum & Gardens Contact Johnstown Castle Estate Johnstown, Co. Wexford Johnstown Co. Wexford, Y35 HP22 Tel: 053-918 4671 A gem of Gothic Revival architecture with lush grounds [email protected] www.johnstowncastle.ie Johnstown its 19 exhibitions Location exploring Irish Johnstown Castle is a 10 minute drive rural life and the from Wexford town spectacular lakes, Follow signage from the N25 walled gardens SatNav: Latitude/Longitude and sculptures. This 52.2933, -6.5023 great 19th century Opening Times castle in its beautiful Open Daily Mar 17 to Oct 31, 09:00–17:30h setting was Nov 01 to Mar 16, 09:00–16:00h designed by the Admission Rates Victorian architect Gardens & Museum Self-Guided/ Daniel Robertson Guided who is responsible Adult €9/€13 for many projects Senior/Student €7/€10 Visit the new experience at Child (5–16yrs) €4/€6 Johnstown Castle Estate, in the southeast of Ireland Child (U5) Free Gardens and Museum which including Powerscourt in Family (2+4) €24/€35 offers visitors a ‘3 in 1’ County Wicklow. Information attraction including the Gothic If time allows visit the gift shop On-site Gift Shop, Café and Woodland Play Ground Revival castle with adjoining and café or just relax by the servants’ tunnel (one of the castle lakeside with its Gothic Parking Parking for cars and coaches longest in the country), the towers, waterfall and statues Irish Agricultural Museum with and watch the peacocks strut by.

Secret Valley Wildlife Park

Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford ®

Discover the wonders of Secret Valley Wildlife Park!! At Secret Valley Wildlife Contact Park they strive to make Secret Valley Wildlife Park Coolnacon, Clonroche, Enniscorthy everyones visit one they Co. Wexford, Y21 DF85 won’t forget. Providing Tel: 087-205 0069 a once in a lifetime [email protected] www.secretvalley.ie chance to encounter Enniscorthy exotic animals in a Location safe environment with First turn left after Clonroche, 1 mile down the road on the right. The Park beautiful surrounds. From is 15 minutes from Enniscorthy town bottle-feeding the hungry SatNav: Latitude/Longitude goats to getting up 52.4257, -6.7558 close and personal with Opening Times lemurs, there is something Apr to Aug everyday 10:00–18:00h for every age. The Sept to Mar weekends 11:00–17:00h keeper talks are fun and weekdays 11:00–16:00h educational and, with 14 Admission Rates acres of the valley open Check website for details to the public including Information a recreational area and Debit/Credit cards accepted traditional farmyard, there Parking is never a dull moment at Free parking on-site the park.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 19 Walk the Tintern Abbey Trails New Ross, Co. Wexford

Contact Tintern Abbey Saltmills, New Ross Immerse yourself in nature Co. Wexford, Y34 KR64 Tintern Abbey, at Saltmills, New Tintern Demesne Trail Tel: 051-562 650 Ross, Co. Wexford, is a Cistercian This 2.4km walk along the [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie Abbey, founded circa 1200 by Tintern River and around the New Ross William, the Earl Marshall. It is a demesne boundary shows Location 16km south of New Ross off the seasonal attraction, open daily nature’s bounty, including fine R734 road or 29km from Wexford late March to end October beech, oak, and chestnut trees off the Wexford to Ballyhack road (dates are subject to change, as well as kingfishers, egrets, R733 check www.HeritageIreland. buzzards, red squirrels, stoats, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude com). There is an admission and bats. 52.2371, -6.8380 Opening Times fee to the Abbey. Part of the Foxboro Trail Wexford Walking Trail network, Walks open all year round The 3.5km trail starts at Tintern Abbey Opening times the walks are free—and there Abbey and follows the Tintern Mar 28 to Oct 29 are four to choose from. To start River through deciduous and Daily 09:30–17:00h Jun, Jul & Aug Daily 10:00–17:30h each walk, turn right at the coniferous forest. The walk has entrance to Tintern Abbey and Last admission 45 mins before some climbs, rough underfoot closing continue to Trailhead. and obstacles. Admission Rates Gardener’s Trail Bannow Bay Trail Walking Trail Free of Charge This short easy walk (0.9km) Abbey Adults €5, Senior/Group €4 Starting at the Abbey, this Child/Student €3 starts at Tintern Abbey. Cross 7.2km trail meanders through the Tintern River via the old Information the ‘Deal Park’ and on to the Tearoom open daily stone bridge and enjoy the ‘Brickfield’ where the bricks to mixed woodland containing construct the Walled Garden 200-year-old beech trees. About were made. Your walk will half way, discover the Colclough take in the old estate village Walled Garden (admission of Saltmills. This area is rich in charge) which once supplied bird life. the Colclough family who lived in the abbey. Information and Safety Notice: We strongly advise that you check out www.WexfordWalkingTrail.ie for more details of these and other walks. Their website also provides downloadable maps, advice on safety, footwear and clothing tips, and the suitability of walks for different abilities.

20 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Dunbrody Famine Ship Contact Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34 A786 Experience Tel: 051-425 239 [email protected] The Emigrant Trail, New Ross, Co. Wexford www.dunbrody.com SatNav: Latitude/Longitude An authentic reproduction of an 52.3935, -6.9477 1840’s emigrant vessel providing Opening Times a world class interpretation of Every Day, All Year Round 09:00– the famine emigrant experience. 18:00h.Last tour Apr to Sept 17:00h Oct to March 16:00h Incorporating guided tour, Admission Rates costumed performers and themed Adult €11, Senior €9, Child/Student €6 exhibitions, the story is brought Family (2+1 <12) €23, (2+2 < 12) €26 to life, providing a unique insight (2+3 < 12) €32. Group rates apply into the bravery of Irish people Joint tickets available with Kennedy Homestead during the famine. Restaurant Information offering panoramic views of the Restaurant, Gift Shop, Ship’s Tour river Barrow and the Dunbrody all fully wheelchair accessible Famine Ship, extensive menu Parking available all day. Coach and Public parking nearby

Kennedy Homestead Contact Kennedy Homestead Dunganstown,New Ross The Emigrant Trail, New Ross, Co. Wexford Co. Wexford, Y34 KW31 Tel: 051-388 264 [email protected] Follow the rise from Famine www.kennedyhomestead.ie Emigrant to President! The SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Kennedy Homestead, birthplace 52.3467, -6.9872 of President John F. Kennedy’s Opening Times great grandfather, celebrates Open Every Day, All Year. 09:30– the story of five generations of 17:30h. Last admission 17:00h the Kennedy dynasty. A state Admission Rates of the art visitor centre housing Adult €8, Senior €7,Child/Student €6 Family (2+1) €20, (2+2) €22, (2+3) €25 an interpretive exhibition allows Group Rate on request. Joint tickets visitors to follow the fortunes of available with Dunbrody Famine Ship the most famous Irish emigrant Information families. Facilities include a Souvenir Shop. Disabled access unique collection of Kennedy courtesy of Parking PJ Browne Photography memorabilia and AV display. On-Site Car Park. Coach Parking JFK Memorial Park & Contact JFK Memorial Park & Arboretum Arboretum New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34 KA48 Tel: 051-388 171 The Emigrant Trail, New Ross, Co. Wexford [email protected] SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Dedicated to the memory of 52.3211, -6.9337 John F. Kennedy, President of Opening Times the United States who was Open daily year round except Good tragically assassinated in 1963, Friday & Christmas Day. Oct to Mar the same year that he visited his 10:00–17:00h. April 10:00–18:30h May to Aug 10:00–20:00h ancestral home in New Ross. The Sept 10:00–18:30h arboretum is a plant collection of international standing, covering Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior €4, Student €3 252 hectares on Slieve Coillte Family €13. Group Rate on request featuring 4,500 types of trees Information and shrubs. It is also home to Tearoom (seasonal) & Picnic Area an exhibition which chronicles Parking President Kennedy’s time in the Private on-site car park White House.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 21 Passage East Ferry Co. Ltd. Passage East, Co. Waterford

Welcome to The Sunny South East Passage East Ferry Company operate a continuous Car Ferry Contact Service across the River Suir Passage East Ferry Company Ltd. linking the villages of Ballyhack Barrack Street, Passage East in County Wexford and Passage Co. Waterford, X91 C52E Triangle which incorporates Tel: 051-382 480 East in County Waterford. three museums, Suir Valley [email protected] This service, provided for over Railway, Waterford Greenway, www.passageferry.ie Passage East 30 years, offers a shortcut to Seaside town of Tramore, and Location visitors touring the Southeast the scenic fishing villages of 38km from Wexford Town R733 of Ireland where you can enjoy Dunmore East & Ardmore with 13km from Waterford City R783 scenic views of the Suir Estuary. its famous Round Tower are Sat Nav: Latitude/Longitude The following list of attractions just some of the attractions in Ballyhack: 52.2444, -6.9678 Ballyhack Eircode Y34 A316 will help give you, the visitor, County Waterford. Passage East: 52.2395, -6.9732 some idea of how much the A continuous ferry service is Passage East Eircode X91 C52E Southeast has to offer. The in place and tickets can be Sailing Times Irish National Heritage Park, purchased directly on board or First Sailing: J. F. Kennedy Arboretum, the via the website. The average Weekdays 07:00h (all year) must see Hook Lighthouse, Sundays & Public Holidays 09:30h crossing time is 5 minutes. (all year) Tintern Abbey, Loftus Hall if you Motorhomes, Commercial Last Sailing: dare, Kilmore Quay a beautiful vehicles up to 3 tons, Cars, Sept 01 to May 31: 20:00h fishing village and lots more in Motorbikes, Bikes and Jun 01 to Aug 31: 21:00h County Wexford. The House of Pedestrians are all welcome. Fares Waterford Crystal, The Viking Cars: Single €8. Return €12 Tickets can be purchased online at www.passageferry.ie or on board the Discount Fares Ferry If you plan on staying in the area for an extended break why not avail of the multi crossing discounted ticket, car and passengers cost as little as €3.50 per trip on the €42.00 discount ticket, available onboard.

22 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Hook Lighthouse Hook Peninsula, Co. Wexford ®

Contact Hook Lighthouse Fethard-on-Sea, Hook Peninsula Co. Wexford, Y34 YC60 Tel: 051-397 055 / 397 054 [email protected] www.hookheritage.ie Hook Head Location The oldest original operating 50km from Wexford via Wellington Bridge and Fethard-on-Sea lighthouse in the world 29km from Waterford via the Passage East Car Ferry and Enjoy a tour of Hook On the second floor meet Ramsgrange. 38km from New Ross Lighthouse, one of the most another life-size figure, the via Campile or Fethard-on-Sea popular visitor attractions in Knight William Marshal, who SatNav: Latitude/Longitude county Wexford. Loved by tells the tale of his empire in 52.1247, -6.9289 families year round this 800 the Southeast of Ireland. How Opening Times year old lighthouse has many he built Kilkenny Castle, Tintern Visitor Centre: accolades, chief amongst them; Abbey and the Hook lighthouse Open Year Round, daily 09:30–17:00h it is the oldest original operating tower in the 13th century in Guided Tours of Lighthouse Tower: lighthouse in the world… yes, order to guide shipping to his Tours every half hour daily from the world! port at nearby New Ross. On 09:30–17:00h and last up to 1 hour the third floor you can hear Jul & Aug late opening, last tour at Hook Lighthouse was voted 19:00h. Last admission 30 mins in Ireland’s top 10 favourite tales of times gone-by of life as before closing time a lighthouse keeper in Ireland. attractions and Ireland’s favorite Admission Rates hidden gem in the 2018 Irish And when you reach the tower Adult €10, Senior/Student €9 Travel Awards. Climb the 115 balcony enjoy the sea breeze Family (2+2 aged 5-18) €28 well-worn steps of the tower on your face and experience Family (2+3 aged 5-18) €30. U5 Free the newly opened watch Group rates available on prebooked and meet the life-size hologram Guided tours. Pre-booking essential room offering a panoramic of St Dubhán, a monk who tells SUNRISE & SUNSET TOUR €45pp of perishing nights spent with observatory across the estuary. Information fellow monks in the 5th century Guided tours of the lighthouse Gift Shop, Café, Bakery, Art Exhibits, warning sailors against dangers tower are on offer 7 days a Artists workshop, Art classes, and with a beacon they kept alight week sharing with visitors one Maritime Displays. Garden Picnic on the headland. of the greatest experiences on areas and Toilet facilities. Free WiFi Ireland’s Ancient East. Parking Free car and coach parking Events and Festivals at Hook Lighthouse

Bespoke and private tours are also on offer and don’t miss out on the regularly announced Sunset and Sunrise Tour Experiences. Hook Lighthouse also has an artist in residence, Rose Finn who offers children and adults art workshops year round. For all the details see www.hookheritage.ie. For updates on news, events and festivals at the lighthouse follow @HookLighthouse on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram or call 051-397055.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 23 New Ross Heritage Town

New Ross, Co. Wexford

On the banks of the majestic Contact River Barrow, New Ross is full of New Ross Heritage Town New Ross cultural and historic surprises, Co. Wexford, Y34 CF64 beautiful shopfronts and quaint Tel: 051-421 284 laneways. www.wexfordcoco.ie The town is home to the most SatNav: Latitude/Longitude famous Irish American, President 52.3962, -6.9472 John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Information Visitors to New Ross can see the New Ross has numerous shopping spectacular Dunbrody Famine options and cafés & restaurants with Ship sit proudly on the quayside a range of dining options —take a tour and discover its Parking fascinating history. Car and coach parking available throughout the town

Tintern Abbey Contact Tintern Abbey Saltmills, New Ross Co. Wexford, Y34 KR64 New Ross, Co. Wexford Tel: 051-562 650 [email protected] A Cistercian Abbey, founded www.heritageireland.ie c. 1200 by William, the Earl SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Marshall, and named after 52.2371, -6.8380 Tintern in Wales. The remains Opening Times consist of a nave, chancel, tower, Mar 13 to May 31 chapel and cloister. It was partly Daily 09:30–17:00h Jun, Jul & Aug converted into living quarters Daily 10:00–17:30h after 1541, and further adapted Sept 01 to Nov 03 over the centuries. The Abbey Daily 09:30–17:00h was occupied by the Colclough Last admission 45 mins before closing family from the 16th century until 1960s. Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Child/Student €3, Family €13

Ballyhack Castle Contact Ballyhack, Co. Wexford Ballyhack Castle Ballyhack Co. Wexford, Y35 TN56 Ballyhack Castle is located on a Tel: 051-389 468 steep slope in a commanding [email protected] position overlooking Waterford www.heritageireland.ie estuary. The castle, a large SatNav: Latitude/Longitude tower house, is thought to 52.2458, -6.9677 have been built c.1450 by Opening Times the Knights Hospitallers of St. May 09 to Aug 26 Daily 09:30–17:00h Sat to Wed incl John, one of the two great Last admissions 45 mins before military orders founded at the closing beginning of the 12th century Admission Rates at the time of the Crusades. Free of charge Parking Parking in nearby village

24 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees House of Waterford Crystal

The Mall, Waterford City ®

Contact House of Waterford Crystal A Breathtaking Experience The Mall, Waterford City, X91 FXN4 Waterford Crystal is located in Statement Pieces is also a must- Tel: 051-317 000 the heart of Waterford City. The see attraction. [email protected] www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com highlight of any visit, the guided During your visit, take time Waterford Factory Tour gives all visitors an Location to relax and enjoy breakfast, Waterford City up close and personal insight lunch or afternoon tea in the into the centuries-old tradition of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Crystal Café. 52.2593, -7.1073 Waterford Crystal making. Opening Times Feel the heat of the furnace March: Tour Mon to Sat 09:00– and marvel at the skills of the 15:15h, Sun 09:30–15:15h Craftsmen during your guided Store Mon to Sat 09:00–17:00h tour, which takes approximately Sun 09:30–17:00h 50 minutes. April to October: Tour Mon to Sat 09:00–16:15h, Sun 09:30–16:15h After the tour, indulge your Store Mon to Sat 09:00–18:00h passion for the world’s most Sun 09:30–18:00h famous Crystal in the lavish November to February: Tour Mon to Fri 09:30–15:15h. Store Mon to Retail Store housing the largest Sat 09.30–17:00h, Sun 12:00– collection of Waterford Crystal 17:00h (Nov/Dec only) found worldwide. The exhibition Admission Rates of Sporting Trophies and Adult €15, Senior €13, Student €12 Child (10–18 yrs) €7, Child (U10) Free Family €40 Living Histories Information Coffee Shop, Factory Tour and Why not get your photograph taken with some spectacular showpieces Crystal Retail Store in the Visitor Retail Experience. A visit to tour the Factory, gives visitors Parking the opportunity to learn about the amazing skills required to produce Parking adjacent beautiful handcrafted crystal.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 25 King of the Vikings

Viking Triangle, Waterford City ®

Contact The World’s First Viking 3D Virtual Reality Adventure King of the Vikings Exciting and dynamic 3D Virtual Only 100 steps from Reginald’s Viking Triangle Waterford City, X91 A0PF Reality experience available in great Viking tower, which Tel: 076-110 2646 3 languages and lasting 30 displays Treasures of Viking Age [email protected] www.kingofthevikings.com minutes, housed in an exact Waterford and a full-size replica Waterford replica of a Viking house found Viking longship. Location in Waterford. The Viking house Located in the heart of Waterford’s has been recreated within Viking Triangle the atmospheric walls of a SatNav: Latitude/Longitude medieval monastery where 52.2603, -7.1062 once stood a Viking fort. Opening Times The visitor is met by a Viking Mar 13 to end of Oct Open daily, 10:30–17:00h comb-maker, regaled with stories about life in Viking Admission Rates Adult €10 Waterford and is invited to Child (U12) €5 don a special magical helmet Information (3D Oculus Rift headsets) that Please email or phone to pre-book will transport them back 1100 your slot. Tours available in English, years and they come face to French & German face with the great heroic Parking and legendary Viking leader Public car parking on the Quay and Reginald, founder of the city in Bolton Street Car Park of Veðrafjǫrðr, (Waterford) and King of Waterford and York.

Reginald’s Tower Viking Triangle, Waterford City Contact Reginald’s Tower A circular defence tower The Quay, Waterford City Co. Waterford, X91 Y880 The lower two floors of the Tel: 051-304 220 current stone structure were [email protected] www.heritageisland.ie built by the Normans after their Waterford capture of Waterford in the Location Located in Waterford city at the late 12th century, replacing the eastern end of the city quay earlier wooden Viking tower, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude while the upper two floors 52.2604, -7.1054 are of late 15th century date. Opening Times Originally part of the city’s Remedial works are ongoing at defences it protected the vital Reginald’s Tower. It is expected that river approach to Waterford these works should be completed and has been in continuous by the end of May 2020 and the site will open shortly afterwards. See use since that time. The tower website www.heritageireland.ie for has served as a mint, arsenal, updates prison, residence and the city Admission Rates museum. Today visitors can Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 learn the story of this incredible Child/Student €3, Family €13 monument by taking a guided Information tour or enjoy the exhibition Exhibition, Audio visual presentation within that also incorporates Parking Reginald’s Tower is named the Viking Treasures of Public parking available nearby after the Viking leader that Waterford. founded Waterford in 914.

26 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Contact Medieval Museum Medieval Museum Viking Triangle Waterford City, X91 K10E Viking Triangle, Waterford City ® Tel: 0761-102 501 [email protected] www.waterfordtreasures.com Treasures of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Medieval Waterford 52.2599, -7.1069 Opening Times Open daily, year-round. Mon to Fri: The only museum in Europe 09:15–18:00h (Sept to May 17:00h) to be built over two National Sun & BHols opens at 11:00h (Sat 10:00h) Monuments, the 13th century Admission Rates Choristers Hall and the 15th Adult €10, Senior/Student €8, Family century Mayor’s Wine Vault. €20. Combined Ticket with Bishop’s Don’t miss the unique Cloth Palace: Adult €15, Senior/Student €14 of Gold Vestments and the Family €25. Child (U12) free Great Charter Roll, as seen Information by Queen Elizabeth II on Gift shop on-site her state visit to Ireland. Parking Public parking available nearby

Contact Bishop’s Palace Bishop’s Palace Viking Triangle Waterford City, X91 E279 ® Viking Triangle, Waterford City Tel: 0761-102 650 [email protected] www.waterfordtreasures.com Treasures of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Georgian Waterford 52.2595, -7.1077 Opening Times This magnificent Georgian building Open daily, year-round. Mon to Fri: 09:15–18:00h (Sept to May 17:00h) hosts the oldest surviving piece Sun & BHols opens at 11:00h (Sat 10:00h) of Waterford Crystal in the world Admission Rates dating back to 1789, the only Adult €10, Senior/Student €8, Family surviving Napoleon Bonaparte €20. Combined Ticket with Medieval ‘mourning cross’, which was one Museum: Adult €15, Senior/Student €14 of twelve produced upon his Family €25. Child (U12) free death in 1821 and the fantastic Information 4D Masterpieces in Glass exhibition Café on-site tracing the story of glass making Parking in the city from the 1700’s. Public parking available nearby Waterford Treasures Epic Tour of The Viking Triangle Contact Waterford Treasures ® Medieval Museum Viking Triangle, Waterford City Viking Triangle, Waterford, X91 K10E Tel: 0761-102 501 [email protected] Treasures of www.waterfordtreasures.com Viking Waterford SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.2595, -7.1077 The award winning all-weather Opening Times guided Epic Tour of the Viking May 01 to Sept 30 Triangle takes in 6 national Daily Tours: 12:00 & 14:00h monuments within an hour, Group tours please contact covering 1100 years of Waterford’s [email protected] as group bookings are available all year history from the Vikings to the round Victorians, which includes lots of photo opportunities along Admission Rates Adults €7, Child (U12) Free the way. A great way to get an overview of Waterford’s history. Parking Bolton Street Car Park within 5 mins

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 27 Waterford’s Blue Plaques

Waterford City

A trail of discovery As you walk through the You’ll discover, for example, streets of Waterford you will some of what the Viking’s built; notice round blue plaques with where King Richard landed in inscriptions. These descriptions 1394 at the head of the largest tell you of important events armada to sail into an Irish port; or people connected with and the house where William Waterford and the building/ Hobson, the first governor of place you are passing by. New Zealand, was born. Contact Pick up a Blue Plaque Trail Map Waterford Civic Trust has for the City at the Discover Ireland installed over 40 Blue Plaques Tourist Centre throughout the city 120 Parade Quay to commemorate Waterford The Quay, Waterford, X91 KC3V Tel: 051-875 823 links between a www.WaterfordCivicTrust.ie particular location, www.visitwaterford.com a famous person or event. Follow all or part of the trail and you’ll get a great insight into Waterford’s rich and diverse heritage.

Splashworld Tramore, Co. Waterford

Wild & wonderful fun for all! Tramore’s only indoor water attraction. Experience the thrills of the wet & wild waves, indoor/outdoor water Contact slides, bubble pool, paddle Splashworld pool, water cannons, and Railway Square, Tramore splash slide. There’s fun Co. Waterford, X91 P8EW for all ages in the 25m Tel: 051-390 176 [email protected] swimming pool. Family www.splashworld.ie discounts available. Fitness Tramore Location and health enthusiasts can Off the R675 before the Promenade take advantage of a fully SatNav: Latitude/Longitude equipped Gym and fitness 52.1619, -7.14715 studio. Fitness classes are Opening Times available daily for all abilities. Open Year Round Enjoy some relaxation time Public Times Vary Seasonally in the steam room. For all Admission Rates public pool times and daily Entry prices vary fitness classes, visit the beach. There’s something for visit www.splashworld.ie for rates website: www.splashworld.ie everyone in Tramore’s seaside Parking Splashworld is located adjacent resort. Splashworld—making Free customer parking on-site to Tramore Amusement Park memories for generations and Tramore’s 5km blue flag since 1993.

28 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Waterford Suir Valley Contact Railway Waterford Suir Valley Railway Kilmeadan Station, Kilmeadan, ® Kilmeadan, Co. Waterford Co. Waterford, X91 DH93 Tel: 051-384 058 [email protected] www.wsvrailway.ie All Aboard to Experience the Magic of Rail! Kilmeadan Location journey lasts 40 minutes. Located 10km from Waterford City Saturday trips last 10 On N25 towards Cork take Carrick minutes longer. Come Road (R680) off Carrick Road Roundabout. From Cork take 1st prepared with a jacket exit off Roundabout on to R680 if you want to sit in the Kilmeadan Station is on the left open carriages. Enclosed SatNav: Latitude/Longitude seating also available. 52.2461, -7.2475 This is a fun experience Opening Times for all ages and all April & Sept: facilities are wheelchair Mon to Sat 11:00–15:00h Sun 12:00–16:00h accessible. Refreshments May 01 to Aug 31: Board the train at Kilmeadan are available in the Mon to Sat 11:00–16:00h Station, hear the whistle blow Whistle Stop Café. Special Sun 12:00–17:00h and take off on an exciting events in the year include Admission Rates journey through the countryside, Choo Choo Fun Days, Nature Adult €10, Child €5 Senior/Student €9 taking in panoramic views of Express, the Spooky Express at the River Suir, get a glimpse in Family (2+1) €23, €3 per extra child Halloween and Santa Express Discounts for groups 20+ to Mount Congreve Gardens, at Christmas. Check the website Information make a wish as you pass for timetables Coffee shop and souvenirs through the Fairy Wood and and further Parking continue on to Carriganore information. Car and coach parking beside Waterford Greenway. Travelling at 15km per hour, the Mount Congreve Contact Gardens Mount Congreve Gardens Mount Congreve Estate, Kilmeaden Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford Co. Waterford, X91 PX05 Tel: 051-384 115 [email protected] Meander the 70 acres of www.mountcongreve.com spectacularly designed gardens, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude with 16kms of pathways 52.2376, -7.2124 throughout the woodland gardens, including a 4-acre walled with Opening Times Mar–May: Thurs to Sun & Bank/ a vegetable garden in continual Hols 11:00–17:30h. Jun–Aug: Daily use for over 250 years. Hidden 11:00–17:30h. Sept–Dec: Thurs to Sun treasures include a Chinese pagoda, & Bank/Hols 11:00–16:30h water features and many exotic Last entry 1 hour before closing plants from all over the globe. Admission Rates Described as ‘A World of Gardens’ Adult €7, Senior/Student €6 Child (U16) €3, Child (U4) Free Mount Congreve boasts one of the largest private collection of plants Parking in the world. Free parking on-site Gaeltacht na nDéise Scenic Irish speaking district (Gaeltacht) located between the two vibrant coastal towns of Dungarvan and Ardmore. Promoting the Irish language, culture, traditional music and dance. www.deise.ie

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 29 Waterford Greenway Bike Hire and Visitor Centre Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas, Waterford

Contact Explore the Waterford Greenway Waterford Greenway Bike Hire and Visitor Centre The Greenway is 46km long BIKE HIRE DEPOTS: Open The Famine Workhouse from Dungarvan to Waterford, every day from 9am to 6pm: Union Road, Kilmacthomas taking approximately 5 hours Sexton Street, Abbeyside, Co. Waterford, X42 DP68 Tel: 051-295 955 (leisurely cycle) to include Dungarvan, (just beyond [email protected] stopping off halfway for lunch the traffic lights with the www.waterfordgreenwaybikehire.com Kilmacthomas in Kilmacthomas Village or the beginning of the Greenway Waterford Dungarvan Location Coach House Coffee, Union literally just around the corner); Depots at Sexton Street-Dungarvan, Workhouse which is 2 hours Kilmacthomas, The Union The Famine Workhouse - from Dungarvan Town, and 2 Workhouse adjacent to the Kilmacthomas & Hanover Street- Waterford city hours from Waterford City. After Coach House Coffee, which is 10km from Dungarvan (halfway directly onto the Greenway; SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Dungarvan: 52.0926, -7.6146 to Kilmacthomas) you will find Hanover Street in Waterford, Eircode X35 FT61 O’Mahoney’s Pub-Durrow, opposite the Bus Station on the Kilmacthomas: 52.2013, -7.4066 which is just after Ballyvoyle Quay and just above Dooleys Eircode X42 DP68 Tunnell (Coffee/Toilet Facilities) Hotel. Waterford City: 52.2626, -7.1151 Eircode X91 RY2Y and 10km from Waterford, BOOKING REUIREMENTS: (halfway to Kilmacthomas), Booking in advance is Opening Times you will find Mount Congreve advisable, via website: Daily 09:00–18:00h House & Gardens, and also waterfordgreenwaybikehire.com Admission Rates Kilmeaden Waterford & Suir or central booking line: 051 Adult bike €25, Electric bike €45 Valley Railway, (Coffee/Toilet Child bike €10—20 inch suitable 295955. Let them know your for 6–8yr olds. 24 inch suitable for Facilities). During the Summer pick-up location, what bikes 9–12 yr olds. Tow Along Bikes (Free) months there will be various you require, ladies/ gents/ kids/ suitable for 4–6 yr olds. Trailers pop-up-shops along the route. attachments, i.e trailers, seats, (Free) suitable from new born up to For Winter months phone or 4yr and Seats (Free) are suitable tow alongs or an electric bike. up 3yrs visit website for opening hours and bus times. Information Further details and booking available on-line Free Shuttle Bus Parking The Shuttle us can only be used for customers that hire bikes from Waterford: Parking on the Quay. Waterford reenway ike ire. ou can only book the Shuttle us Kilmacthomas: Free carpark adjacent to the Greenway & once you drop off your bike, you cannot prebook same. ou can Coach House Coffee. Dungarvan: decide during your cycle where to drop off your bikes. Shuttle uses Free carpark behind Eurospar in operate and leave every hour from each epot. Abbeyside BOOK: Via website: waterfordgreenwaybikehire.com or phone central booking: 051-295 955.

30 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Dungarvan Castle

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Contact Dungarvan Castle, built at the Dungarvan Castle mouth of the River Colligan, is Castle Street, Dungarvan Co. Waterford, X35 DV58 an Anglo-Norman fortification Tel: 058-48144 founded in 1185. From here, [email protected] soldiers could command the www.heritageireland.ie narrow strip of land to the south SatNav: Latitude/Longitude of the Comeragh Mountains. The 52.0889, -7.6162 castle consists of a polygonal shell Opening Times keep with an enclosing curtain May 28 to Sept 30 Daily 10:00–18:00h wall, a corner tower and a gate Last admission 45 mins before tower. closing The barracks is now restored and Admission Rates houses an informative exhibition Free of Charge on the history of the castle. Criostal na Rinne Contact Irish Crystal Studio & Craft Shop Criostal na Rinne Baile na nGall Beag, An Rinn ® Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 NH28 An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Tel: 058-46174 [email protected] Experience behind-the-scenes access www.criostal.com with master craftsman Eamonn SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Terry, creating hand cut crystal in 52.0480, -7.5683 the Waterford Gaeltacht. Marvel at Opening Times the skill of the glasscutter during a Open Mon to Fri 09:30–17:30h free demonstration in the workshop. Sat 10:00–17:00h, Sun 12:00–17:00h Enjoy fascinating historic stories of Oct to Feb weekends by appointment local glassmaking from the 16th Admission Rates century to the present day. The Free designs are stories made physical. Information More than just useful objects, they Free WiFi, Tax-free shopping create meaningful connection with Worldwide shipping Ireland’s rich culture, history, nature Parking and language. Free on-site parking Ardmore Open Farm

& Mini Zoo Contact Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo Ardmore, Co. Waterford Ballykilmurry, Ardmore Co .Waterford, P36 RH66 Tel: 024-87600 A family attraction like no [email protected] other, with a wide range of www.ardmoreopenfarm.ie exotic and rare breed animals, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude as well as a host of reptiles. 51.9692, -7.7643 Dedicated petting times and Opening Times informative talks. Playgrounds, Open daily during Summer months zipline, soccer pitch, karting, Off-Season opening hours available climbing pyramid and maze. on www.ardmoreopenfarm.ie Luxurious glamping pod facility Admission Rates available from Summer 2018. Check website for family rates and Full restaurant offering home pricing www.ardmoreopenfarm.ie cooked food and yummy Parking desserts. Ample car & coach parking available on-site

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 31 Blue Flag Beaches Lismore Heritage Centre Waterford & Wexford Lismore, Co. Waterford

Contact Small town with huge community spirit Lismore Heritage Centre Lismore, Co. Waterford, P51 TP26 passed through Tel: 058-54975 this town and [email protected] www.discoverlismore.com left their mark in Lismore Location different ways to Situated on the N72 between make the town Waterford and Mallow/Killarney what it is today. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude New for 2020, 52.1358, -7.9377 immerse yourself Opening Times in a 360 degree Mon to Fri 09:00–17:30h virtual reality Open Weekends mid-Mar to Dec experience of Sat 10:00–17:00h & Sun 12:00– 17:00h the rooms inside Lismore Castle at Admission Rates The Lismore Castle Experience: Lismore Heritage Adult €10, Senior/Student €8 A special place to visit and relax Centre. Here you Child (3–16yrs) €5, Family (2+2) €25 in the lush green landscape will learn about the historical Information of west Waterford. Set at the figures who shaped Lismore Heritage Centre and Tourist foot of the Knockmealdown town through the ages, from Information Point mountains, this town has been entrepreneurs and adventures, Free WiFi a haven for travellers since Hollywood stars and world Parking the early 600’s. Connect with leaders who have spent time in Free Parking the monks of old, Norman’s, this beautiful home overlooking

Enjoy a day at the beach Vikings and Bishops who all the majestic Blackwater River. With such an extensive coastline services and visitor faciliites, along the two counties of and which fulfil other specified Waterford & Wexford you criteria including environmental Contact would expect to find quality management, litter control and For up-to-date listings of current beaches and you won’t be education. Blue Flag Beaches please visit Robert Boyle Escape Room www.blueflagireland.org disappointed. With many If you enjoy the great outdoors, beaches meeting the Blue Flag there’s no better place for a SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Contact standard you are certain to be Waterford Lismore, Co Waterford Lismore Heritage Centre holiday. There’s so much to see Ardmore: 51.9521, -7.7208 never far from a great day out Lismore, Co. Waterford, P51 TP26 and do! Clonea: 52.0966, -7.5411 Tel: 058-54975 at the beach. Tramore: 52.1573, -7.1350 Puzzle over conundrums set for you! [email protected] The miles of beaches available Dunmore Strand: 52.1508, -6.9932 www.discoverlismore.com Councillors Strand Dunmore East: Lismore Try out the new Robert Boyle The Game: Robert Boyle has Location are great for swimming, 52.1545, -6.9911 exploring rock pools and all Escape Room at Lismore been busy trying to solve many Situated on the N72 between Wexford Heritage Centre, you and your of the C17th science’s most Waterford and Mallow/Killarney sorts of beach fun. There are Carne: 52.1995, -6.3509 plenty of water activities to be team will have one hour to puzzling questions. Boyle’s SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Rosslare: 52.2731, -6.3857 52.1358, -7.9377 enjoyed from sub-aqua, sailing, Curracloe: 52.3870, -6.3589 Escape the Room and save nemesis, the fraud, Vincenzo Opening Times diving, water skiing, rowing, Ballinesker Beach: 52.3994, -6.3579 Boyle’s Alchemy Box. Falcone believes that Boyle Morriscastle: 52.5091, -6.2412 has discovered a mysterious Mon to Fri 09:00–17:30h canoeing, land yachting and Robert Boyle, Father of Modern Open Weekends mid-Mar to Dec Courtown: 52.6448, -6.2263 ingredient which can turn surfing. Ballymoney North Beach: Chemistry was born here in Sat 10:00–17:00h & Sun 12:00– 52.6802, -6.2015 Lismore Castle. base metals into gold and give 17:00h. By appointment outside The Blue Flag is an international humans the gift of immortality. these hours award for beach excellence. It Admission Rates is presented to beaches which Falcone knows that Boyle is away on Team of 2: €25pp have excellent water quality, Team of 3: €22.50pp which provide a range of important business Team of 4: €17.50pp in the city today and Team of 5: €14.50pp Falcone will be here Team of 6: €12.50pp The Blue Flag Programme in 60 minutes to Information search Boyle’s study Heritage Centre and Tourist The lue lag is an international award for beach excellence. It is for his secret Alchemy Information Point Free WiFi presented to beaches which have excellent water uality, which Box. Can you find it provide a range of services and visitor facilities, and which meet other before Falcone gets Parking Free Parking specified criteria including environmental management, litter control here? Teams of 2–6 and education. players.

32 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Lismore Heritage Centre

Lismore, Co. Waterford

Vikings and Bishops who all the majestic Blackwater River.

Robert Boyle Escape Room

Contact Lismore, Co Waterford Lismore Heritage Centre Lismore, Co. Waterford, P51 TP26 Tel: 058-54975 Puzzle over conundrums set for you! [email protected] www.discoverlismore.com Lismore Try out the new Robert Boyle The Game: Robert Boyle has Location Escape Room at Lismore been busy trying to solve many Situated on the N72 between Heritage Centre, you and your of the C17th science’s most Waterford and Mallow/Killarney team will have one hour to puzzling questions. Boyle’s SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Escape the Room and save nemesis, the fraud, Vincenzo 52.1358, -7.9377 Boyle’s Alchemy Box. Falcone believes that Boyle Opening Times has discovered a mysterious Mon to Fri 09:00–17:30h Robert Boyle, Father of Modern Open Weekends mid-Mar to Dec Chemistry was born here in ingredient which can turn Sat 10:00–17:00h & Sun 12:00– Lismore Castle. base metals into gold and give 17:00h. By appointment outside humans the gift of immortality. these hours Falcone knows that Admission Rates Boyle is away on Team of 2: €25pp Team of 3: €22.50pp important business Team of 4: €17.50pp in the city today and Team of 5: €14.50pp Falcone will be here Team of 6: €12.50pp in 60 minutes to Information search Boyle’s study Heritage Centre and Tourist for his secret Alchemy Information Point Free WiFi Box. Can you find it before Falcone gets Parking Free Parking here? Teams of 2–6 players.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 33 The Main Guard

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Contact The Main Guard Sarsfield Street, Clonmel Take a journey through the decades Co. Tipperary, E91 P7Y8 Tel: 052-612 7484 the Palatinate of [email protected] administrative area of Clonmel www.heritageireland.ie County Tipperary. Location Forms one end of the main street– In 1715, the Sarsfield Street is in Clonmel town Palatinate jurisdiction SatNav: Latitude/Longitude was extinguished. In 52.3529, -7.7015 about 1810, the Opening Times ground floor, a loggia Mar 26 to Sept 26 (Closed Mondays) of open arches, Daily 09:00–17:00h was converted into Last admission 16:15h Restricted hours in closed season shops, a basement please contact The Rock of Cashel, excavated and or email [email protected] additional floors Admission Rates inserted. Free of Charge The Main Guard is one of the It has been recently restored to Information oldest surviving civic buildings, its original form and the open During the closed season contact the Rock of Cashel and one of the earliest arcade of sandstone columns 062-61437 examples of classical public is once again a feature of [email protected] architecture in Ireland. The the streetscape. Inside visitors Parking dramatic landmark was built by can enjoy two impressive Car parking close to site James Butler, Duke of Ormond, exhibitions. in 1675 as the courthouse for Tipperary Museum of Hidden History Contact Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Tipperary Museum of Hidden History Mick Delahunty Square, Clonmel Co. Tipperary, E91 Y891 Come see for yourself! Tel: 0761-065 252 [email protected] Tipperary Clonmel www.hiddenhistory.ie Museum of Location Hidden History is Located in the heart of Clonmel town in Mick Delahunty Square a state-of-the-art visitor experience SatNav: Latitude/Longitude in the centre 52.3555, -7.6988 of Clonmel, in Opening Times Tues to Sat 10:00–16:30h the heart of Closed: Sun, Mon, Bank Hols, Mar 17, Ireland’s Ancient Easter & Christmas East. Completely Admission Rates re-imagined and FREE admission redesigned, the For tailored workshops & tours see new Museum website brings Tipperary’s on the Suir Valley. Come face Information rich hidden history vividly to to face (literally) with Oliver Experience Clonmel’s boutiques, Cromwell. Learn about a host of cafés and restaurants all within a life through characters, stories short walk of the museum and significant collection pieces. Tipperary heroes from the world of sports and entertainment. Parking Immerse yourself in stories of Paid parking in nearby local public castles and conquests, courage, This multi-sensory experience is car park. At the museum there are 2 superstition, murder and death. a must-see on your journey into bus spaces and 2 wheelchair parking Explore tales of two worlds, Ireland’s Ancient East. Expect to spaces from rural life in 19th century be surprised and intrigued by Tipperary to the Big Houses what you find!

34 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Swiss Cottage Cahir, Co. Tipperary

Step back in time Swiss Cottage Ardfinnan Road, Cahir rustic features include Co. Tipperary, E21 T224 a distinctive thatched Tel: 052-744 1144 roof while it’s external [email protected] www.heritageisland.ie woodwork resembles Cahir branched trees. Location 2km south of Cahir Town off R670— The nature theme road to Ardfinnan is continued Opening Times throughout the Mar 13 to Oct 24 former guest cottage’s Daily 10:00–18:00h internal furnishings Oct 25 to Nov 01 Daily 09:30–17:00h - containing a graceful spiral staircase and Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 some elegantly Child/Student €3, Family €13 decorated rooms. Information The wallpaper in the Admission by guided tour only A delightful “cottage orné” built Salon manufactured by the Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a in the early 1800s by Richard Dufour factory is one of the delay during the Summer months Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall first commercially produced Parking to a design by the famous Parisian wallpapers. Situated on Public car & coach parking close Regency architect John Nash. an elevated site with access by to site The cottage was inspired by stone steps. nature, and its unusual and

Mitchelstown Cave

Cahir, Co. Tipperary Contact Mitchelstown Cave Burncourt, Cahir One of Europe’s Major Showcaves Co. Tipperary, E21 H920 Tel: 052-746 7246 Mitchelstown Cave is one of [email protected] www.mitchelstowncave.com the largest and most complex Cahir cave systems in Ireland. On Location Located midway between the towns the guided tour you will of Cahir and Mitchelstown. Take Exits follow ancient passageways 11 or 12 on the M8 Motorway and visit massive caverns in SatNav: Latitude/Longitude which you are surrounded by 52.3057, -8.1045 indescribable cave formations, Opening Times stalactites, stalagmites and huge Daily Feb 02 to May 13 & Sept to Nov calcite pillars. Guided tours are 10:00–16:00h conducted through half a mile Daily May 14 to Aug 10:00–16:45h W/ends only Dec & Jan 10:00–16:00h of this world famous cave. Closed Dec 21–25. Open from Dec 26 Entry to cave is by guided tour, Admission Rates min 2 adults required for tour. Adult €10, Child (0–12) €3.50 On May 3rd 1833, Family (2+2) €22 Min. 2 adults required for tour Mitchelstown Caves was Group rates available discovered by Michael Condon Information who was quarrying limestone On site toilet facilities when he accidentally dropped and found himself looking down into a vast series of Parking his crowbar into a crevice. He Free parking for cars and coaches pulled out some rocks and underground passages, boulders to retrieve the bar chambers and caverns.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 35 in the South East Family Fun Activities

Bunmahon Playground Bunmahon, Co. Waterford Sat Nav 52.1392, -7.3684 Keep the little ones entertained as you travel the Scenic Copper Coast Driving Route from Dungarvan to Tramore. This playground is located close to the beach and is the ideal location for a fun filled hour or two! www.visitwaterford.com Copper Coast Scenic Drive Co. Waterford The Copper Coast drive winds its way along the coast between Tramore and Dungarvan. Marvel at the secret beaches and hidden coves, the perfect backdrop to your family picnic. www.visitwaterford.com

Curracloe Beach Curracloe, Co. Wexford Sat Nav 52.3881, -6.3643 What better way to spend a few hours than on one of the sunny south east’s best loved beaches. Whether you are an avid swimmer, a sandcastle genius or simply wish to hear the roll of the sea, this is one of the countries finest beaches. www.visitwexford.ie Dunmore Adventure The Harbour, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, X91 KD40 Sat Nav 52.1489, -6.9928 Land & water activities for families, friends, groups & individuals. Aquapark, Kayaking, Team Building, Sailing, SUP, Archery, Climbing, Caving, Café onsite. Prebooking is essential. Tel: 051-383 783 www.dunmoreadventure.com Gáirdín an Ghorta (The Famine Garden) Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny, R95 NP40 Sat Nav 52.4744, -7.2627 A garden commemorating the Great Famine, which saw one million Irish people die and another million emigrate. The path through the garden is a metaphor for Irish history and is synonymous with the journey of the Irish people. Tel: 086-839 4349 www.discoverireland.ie 36 Ireland’s South East has fantastic family fun activities. We highlight just some of the activities for you to choose from during your visit to the South East.

Seal Rescue Ireland Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 TP93 Sat Nav 52.6492, -6.2284 Seal Rescue Ireland’s visitor centre and animal hospital are open 7 days a week for free public tours. Come meet the seal pups, learn their stories, and get involved in marine conservation! Tel: 053-942 4980/087-195 5393 www.sealrescueireland.org Wexford Arts Centre Cornmarket, Co. Wexford, Y35 X5HF Sat Nav: 52.3396, -6.4644 For all those culture vultures out there a trip to Wexford Arts Centre is not to be missed. With a large range of exhibitions, workshops, theatre, music and comedy events–there is something for all ages to enjoy! Tel: 053-912 3764 www.wexfordartscentre.ie Wexford Wild Fowl Reserve North Slob, Ardcavan, Co. Wexford Sat Nav 52.3570, -6.4222 Immerse yourself in the un-spoilt beauty of this wild fowl reserve. The resident wildlife can be viewed from an 8m tall observation tower. The on-site visitor centre hosts exhibitions and an audio- visual show. Tel: 076-100 2660 www.wexfordwildfowlreserve.ie

The opening days and times of these venues can vary. If you are travelling distances to visit them, it is always advisable to check times online. 37 in the South East Festivals Looking for laughs, music, food, and entertainment? Look no further than Ireland’s South East with an array of festivals to choose from.

Cats Laughs Comedy Festival 28th May–01st Jun 2020 Laughter is the best medicine and that is certainly the case for those who make an annual pilgrimage to Kilkenny to hear some of the best comedians creating a “laugh out loud” atmosphere! A weekend not to be missed! www.thecatlaughs.com Clonmel Junction Arts Festival 04th–12th Jul 2020 This week-long arts festival is an array of music, theatre, street performance, comedy, visual art, food, drink and much, much more. Be sure to pay a visit to this lively town and embrace the festival atmosphere. www.discoverireland.ie Waterford Spraoi Int. Street Art Festival 02nd–05th Aug 2020 Come along and enjoy a spectacular event where street performers from all over the word come together to entertain and delight visitors to the Viking City. www.spraoi.com 2020 National Ploughing Championships 15th–17th Sept 2020 The 89th National Ploughing Championships will take place in Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co. Carlow. The event is not just for ploughing or machinery enthusiasts and features something for just about every member of the community. www.npa.ie Wexford Festival Opera 20th Oct–01st Nov 2020 Since it was first launched back in 1951 this opera festival has gone from strength to strength and is now ranked amongst the worlds leading opera festivals. It brings thousands of opera lovers to the region each year. www.wexfordopera.com

38 Festival dates are subject to change. It is advisable to check online before travelling. Donegal Derry Larne Airport Belfast Airport Belfast

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A–Z Index Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… 46 Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo 31 36 Medieval Museum 27 32 Ballyhack Castle 24 52 Mitchelstown Cave 35 37 Bishop’s Palace 27 42 Mount Congreve Gardens 29 Blue Flag Beaches 32 30 New Ross Heritage Town 24 11 Carlow College, St Patrick’s 14 6 Nicholas Mosse 10 9 Carlow County Museum 13 28 Passage East Ferry Co. Ltd. 22 13 The Chocolate Garden of Ireland 14 18 Pirates Cove 16 45 Criostal Na Rinne 31 19 Rebellion at the National 12 Duckett’s Grove 14 1798 Rebellion Centre 17 35 Reginald’s Tower 26 25 Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience 21 48 Robert Boyle Escape Room 33 44 Dungarvan Castle 31 23 Secret Valley Wildlife Park 19 5 Dunmore Cave 9 3 Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny 8 20 Enniscorthy Castle 17 Special Discoveries 38 Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle 27 —Fantastic Family Fun 36/37 15 Ferns Castle 15 Special Discoveries—Festivals 38 29 Hook Lighthouse 23 40 Splashworld 28 33 House of Waterford Crystal 25 4 St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower 9 14 Huntington Castle 15 8 St. Mary’s Church 11 21 Irish National Heritage Park 18 51 Swiss Cottage 35 7 Jerpoint Abbey 10 50 Tipperary Museum of Hidden History 34 27 JFK Memorial Park & Arboretum 21 31 Tintern Abbey 24 22 Johnstown Castle Estate, 10 VISUAL 13 Museum & Gardens 19 24 Walk the Tintern Abbey Trails 20 26 Kennedy Homestead 21 41 Waterford Suir Valley Railway 29 17 Kia Ora Mini Farm 16 43 Waterford Greenway Bike Hire 1 Kilkenny Castle 7 and Visitor Centre 30 2 Kilkenny Famine Experience 7 39 Waterford’s Blue Plaques 28 34 King of the Vikings 26 16 Wells House & Gardens 15 47 Lismore Heritage Centre 33 Ireland’s South East 49 The Main Guard 34 Map of Attractions 4/5 Festival dates are subject to change. It is advisable to check online before travelling. 39 For Non EU ResidentsTax For NonShopping EUTax ResidentsFree ShoppingFree

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Galway’s New and Exciting Claddagh Ring Visitor Centre and Workshop

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