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DISCOVERIRELAND.IE Please pass on or recycle Contents when finished The South of is a land of extremes, from Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… brooding, isolated mountains, wild seascapes and 1 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum 4 40 & Suir Valley Railway 27 craggy shorelines to some of the most beautiful 2 Shannon Ferry 5 41 The Reg Gastro Bar 28 3 Listowel Castle 5 42 Reginalds Tower 28 gardens of subtropical shrubs and blooms you 4 Ardfert Cathedral 6 43 Medieval Museum 29 can find anywhere. It’s a land where you can 5 Tralee Bay Wetlands 6 44 Bishop's Palace 29 6 Aqua Dome 7 45 Waterford Treasures Epic Tour 29 enjoy the mountains of Kerry, heritage towns of These brands are trademarks of Fáilte Ireland 7 Gallarus Oratory 7 46 House of Waterford Crystal 30 Waterford or Kilkenny, glorious gardens in and are used in these 8 Crag Cave 8 47 Passage East Car Ferry 31 publications with their and Carlow and history in Wexford. permission. 9 Derrynane House 8 48 Hook 32 10 Seafari 9 49 33 11 and Gardens 10 50 Ballyhack Castle 34 12 Kennedy's Pet Farm 11 51 Tintern Abbey 34 Cead Mile Fáilte Plenty of choice Associate Member of 13 Variety is the essence of a good Irish Whiskey Experience 11 52 Ferns Castle 34 14 a Hundred holiday, and the contents panel Coolwood Wildlife Park & Mill 12 53 Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience 35 opposite gives you a sense of 15 Killarney Shuttle Bus 12 54 Kennedy Homestead 35 Thousand the range of attractions and 16 Allihies Copper Mine Museum 12 55 JFK Memorial Park & Arboretum 35 17 Welcomes – entertainments on offer—from First European Member of Signal Station 13 56 Irish National Heritage Park 36 ocean experiences and show 18 Skibbereen Heritage Centre 13 57 National 1798 Rebellion Centre 37 to Ireland’s South caves, museums and historic 19 Fastnet Rock Tour 14 58 Castle 37 20 Ferry Service 15 Secret Valley Wildlife Park 38 Stretching from the monuments, historic houses and 59 21 to the Atlantic Ocean Ireland’s gardens, through to shopping The Clonakility Park Adventure Centre 16 60 Pirates Cove 38 South is world famous for its and island tours. 22 Zipit Forest Adventures 16 61 Kia Ora Mini Farm 39 great beauty, activity and history 23 Toy Soldier Factory 17 62 Wells House & Gardens 39 24 18 63 St. Canice's Cathedral 40 and for its wealth of great visitor Published by attractions and entertainments. Enjoy! 25 18 64 National Craft Gallery 40 26 Cork City Gaol 18 65 Dunmore Cave 41 So, whether you are currently in Finally, we do hope that you 27 Castle 19 66 Jerpoint Abbey 41 the area and about to plan your take the time to explore the rich 28 Mahon Point Shopping Centre 20 67 St. Mary's Church 41 itinerary for the next few days, heritage and delights of Ireland’s Publisher, John Rice. 29 Fota Wildlife Park 21 68 The Chocolate Garden of Ireland 42 or making final preparations for South and that your ‘Daily Published by Glance Promotions, Tipperary, 30 Fota House 21 69 Huntington Castle 42 a visit to Ireland, we hope that Adventure’ is a rewarding and Ireland. Tel: 061–338588, 31 The Jameson Distillery 22 70 Altamont Gardens 42 the ‘Daily Adventure’ will add enjoyable one. [email protected] significantly to your stay. www.glancepromotions.ie 32 , The Queenstown Story 23 71 43 Design: OpticNerve.ie 33 Spike Island 23 72 Cave 43 34 Cork Harbour Boat Hire 24 73 Ballyhoura Country 43 Available from 35 Ballymaloe Cookery School & Gardens 24 74 The Main Guard 44 36 Clock Gate Tower 25 75 Swiss Cottage 44 37 Perks Entertainment Centre 26 76 & Folk Park 45 Tourist Information Offices 38 Dungarvan Castle 26 77 Stonehall Wildlife Park 45 39 Splashworld 27 Ireland’s South Map of all attractions 46/47

71 68 70 65 76 69 61 2 63 64 67 1 77 60 2 52 62 66 57 58 3 59 53 56 75 74 41 4 42 43 54 55 72 44 45 46 50 5 6 40 47 8 73 51 7 49 39 48 12 13 15 38 Donegal Derry Larne 14 Airport Belfast 11 36 31 37 27 25 26 29 10 23 22 28 30 34 34 Ireland West 33 32 35 Airport 9 Galway Athlone Airport Dublin 24 16 21 Shannon Airport Kilkenny Limerick 18 Wexford 19 Kerry Waterford Airport 17 19 20 Airport Rosslare 19 20 Cork Airport 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 2017 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. 3 Foynes Flying Boat & Contact Shannon Ferry ShannonFerry Group Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare Maritime Museum Tel: 065-905 3124 Foynes, Co. Limerick Tarbert, Co. Kerry [email protected] Tarbert www.shannonferries.com Location Bridging the best of Ireland’s West Killimer is 11 km off the N68 (Ennis Kilrush Rd). From Burren & Cliffs of From early morning as the mist descends the Shannon Moher, N67 direct to Killimer. Tarbert Estuary, to the Wild Atlantic Sea, to the setting of is on the N69 from Listowel, and the the sun in the late of the evening, ShannonFerry R551 to N69 from Ballybunion will take you and your vehicle on this memorable SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 20 minute journey across the estuary linking the 52.5873, -9.3599 Tarbert 52.61503, -9.38081 Killimer iconic tourist destinations of the Banner County of Clare to the Kingdom of Kerry. Ferry Times Operates all year round, except This is a lovely experience for visitors who would Christmas Day. Ferry leaves Killimer like a short break on their journey to relax, as they every hour on the hour (07:00– sail across the majestic Shannon Estuary. As the only 19:00h) and Tarbert every hour on the half hour (07:30–19:30h) vehicle ferry trip on the main spine of the Wild Atlantic Half hourly sailings during high Way, this invigorating journey allows you season months until 21:00h from Shannon Killimer and 21:30h from Tarbert experience the rugged nature of land Car Ferry A unique experience for all and sea as Admission Rates There was a time when the World War II. Throughout the you breathe Car single €19, return €29 (including great Flying Boats criss-crossed original terminal building this in the fresh passengers). Discounts available online @ shannonferries.com the globe & the picturesque nostalgic & romantic era is told salty sea air that village of Foynes became the by way of original film in a Contact encapsulates Information epicentre of the aviation world 1940s style cinema, showcases Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Visitor Centre, open 09:00–19:00h Museum Ireland’s Wild for aircraft preparing to take on covering the war years, airline Parking Foynes, Co. Limerick Atlantic Way. Coach and car parking available the might of the Atlantic Ocean. memorabilia, control tower, Tel: 069-65416 The award winning Foynes radio & weather equipment & [email protected] Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime much more... www.flyingboatmuseum.com Museum excitingly captures Foynes and the flying boats Location this truly unique story with a will be forever connected with On N69, 37 km from Limerick City and 64 km from Tralee comprehensive range of the invention of Irish Coffee exhibits & interactive as they combined to SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6115, -9.1097 displays for all ages give this uniquely Irish to enjoy. Visitors have treat. Learn all about Opening Times Listowel Castle a once in a lifetime this historic event by Mid-Mar to Mid-Nov 09:30–17:00h June, July & Aug 09:30–18:00h opportunity to board watching a wonderful Open Daily on above dates Listowel, Co. Kerry the world’s only Full-Size 3D holographic show Last entry 1 hour before closing Boeing 314 Flying Boat re-enacting this famous Foynes Air Show July 22 2017 replica. You can even test night back in 1943. Admission Rates A haven of history your pilot skills by trying The restaurant offers many Adult €11, Child €6 (Under 5 free) Located in the historic town at the castle including the Family(2+4) €28, Senior/Student €9 your hand at flying the delights such as lunch of Listowel this Castle stands provision of an external Contact New Boeing 314 Flight Group Rates Available Listowel Castle or afternoon tea in on an elevation on a steep staircase to allow public access Simulators. Information The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry a beautiful 1940s setting. Tourist Information Point bank, overlooking the River to the upper levels. Tel: 087-919 9725 Walk in the footsteps of JFK, Foynes is nestled along the Home of Irish Coffee Feale, above the location of [email protected] Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt banks of the Shannon Estuary 1940s style Restaurant (O’Regan’s) a strategic ford. Listowel www.heritageireland.ie and many other dignitaries, on the Scenic N69 Route, a Gift shop carrying an exciting range Location A substantial part of the movie stars and refugees recommended Wild Atlantic of unique giftware Situated in Listowel town centre front of the castle survives who landed at Foynes during Way Discovery Point. Parking SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Ample car and coach parking consisting of two 52.4428, -9.4828 large, square towers Life on the river today and yesteryear Opening Times of four storeys, May 18 to Sept 04 The Maritime Museum allows you to relive the history & personality of standing almost to Mon to Sun 09:30–17:30h the . While Maritime may only conjure images of water the original height Last admission 45 mins before closing & docks, the history charted at the museum will give you an insight of 15.3 metres, into how the river changed & shaped the lives of those who lived on connected by a wall Admission Rates Free of charge or near it through the centuries. Read the story of transportation of the same height & emigration on the river during the famine & see how American and linked together Information Confederate uniforms were made in Limerick & shipped from Foynes by an arch on one Out of season opening for groups by prior arrangement during the American Civil War. Uncover the tragic story of the side. Colleen Bawn & the weird tale of the “Windsor Castle Ghost Ship” & Parking A major programme Car & coach parking close to site much more. Enter the original Control Tower from the 1940s which of conservation works offers panoramic views of the majestic Shannon Estuary, Foynes has been undertaken Island, Village & Harbour.

4 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 5 Contact Ardfert Cathedral Aqua Dome The Aqua Dome, Dan Spring Road Tralee, Co. Kerry Tel: 066-712 8899 / 712 8755 Tralee, Co. Kerry Tralee, Co. Kerry 24 hour hotline: 066-712 9150 [email protected] www.aquadome.ie Steep yourself in history For a Splashing good time… SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Just Let Yourself Go…..! 52.2636, -9.7107 Founded by St. Brendan in the east window are on view in Contact The Aqua Dome, one of Ireland’s Opening Times 6th century, there are three the South Transept. One of the Ardfert Cathedral Year round. Jul to mid-Aug 10:00– churches, two ogham stones two smaller churches is a fine Ardfert, Tralee, Co. Kerry largest indoor Waterworlds offers 22:00h Mon–Fri, 10:00–21:00h Sat & and a number of early Christian example of late Romanesque Tel: 066-713 4711 something for everyone! Enjoy Sun. Sept to Jun 10:00–22:00h Mon–Fri [email protected] the waves, lazy river, flume slide, 10:00–19:00h Sat & Sun and medieval grave slabs on and the other, Temple na Griffin, www.heritageireland.ie the site today. is a plain 15th century structure Tralee children’s pools, whirlpool spas, Admission Rates Location outdoor rapids, bubble seat, Adult €15. Child €12, under 2 Free with an interesting carving of a 10km from Tralee on R551 (Tralee to The earliest building is the gushers, gysers, sprays and adult Senior/Student/Unwaged €12. 10% off Cathedral which dates wyvern on one of the windows. Ballyheigue Road) for families. 25% off when a 2 visit family only health suite. For those who ticket is purchased. Adult Golf €5 from the 12th to the 19th SatNav: Latitude/Longitude do not wish to get their feet wet 52.3287, -9.7817 Junior Golf €4. Family Golf (2a+2c) €15 centuries. It has a there is a gym, 18 hole Aqua Golf fine Romanesque Opening Times Parking and outdoor activities to enjoy! Extensive free parking for cars & coaches west doorway, a Apr 13 to Sept 27 Daily 10:00–18:00h 13th century east Last admission 45 mins before window and a row closing of nine lancets in Admission Rates the south wall. Adult €5 Senior/Group €4 Two effigies of Gallarus Oratory Child/Student €3 ecclesiastical figures Family €13 of late 13th to 14th Information Gallurus, Co. Kerry century which Guided tours available on request were mounted on either side of the Head for Dingle Peninsula Contact Gallarus Oratory archeological artefacts Gallarus, Baille na nGall are to be found on Co. Kerry Tel: 066-915 5333 the grounds of the [email protected] Oratory. In close Dingle www.heritageireland.ie Tralee Bay Wetlands proximity is Gallarus Location Castle which was built 10km from Dingle (R559) Contact by the Fitzgeralds SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Tralee, Co. Kerry Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre and is one of the few 52.1729, -10.3493 Ballyard Rd surviving castles on Opening Times Tralee, Co. Kerry Year round access to the Oratory Tel: 066-712 6700 the Dingle Peninsula. however the visitor centre closes for Where Activity and Nature combine! [email protected] It is a four-storey the winter months A unique ecotourism www.traleebaywetlands.org tower with a vaulted Tralee Admission Rates Location ceiling on the fourth and activity based visitor Local service charge applies. Call Located in Ballyard, Tralee just experience on the Tralee floor; none of its 066-915 5333 for further details across from the Aquadome battlements remain. Dingle Touring Route Information SatNav: Latitude/Longitude One of the most famous (N86) and the Wild The tower was accessed Restricted access for visitors with 52.2618, -9.7115 landmarks on the Dingle Atlantic Way. Tralee Bay originally on the 1st floor disabiltiies Opening Times Peninsula and situated close to Wetlands introduces and there was a two storey Parking Open Daily 10:00–17:00h Gallarus Castle, the Oratory is Very limited public parking. Privately visitors to the rich (extended hours July & Aug) defensive structure to the front, completely made of stone and owned car park available for an biodiversity of the Tralee Nov to Feb: 11:00–16:00h now gone but evidence of it in some ways it resembles an additional charge Bay Nature reserve can still be seen on the external Admission Rates upturned boat. It is extremely through a combination wall. Adult €6, Children €4 well preserved and several of audio-visual displays For the more activity-minded, a Senior/Student €5 and exhibits and a guide-led large lake allows for pedal- and Family €20 (2+3) Hire of Equipment: boat tour (multi-lingual audio row-boating and water-zorbing. The state-of-the-art outdoor Boat(s)—Padelo €10, Rowing €8 guides are available) through Water Walker Zorbing €7 11 acres of wetland habitat. climbing tower is suitable for Climbing Wall €10–€12 TopAttractionsIreland.com visitors of all ages and abilities. The entire facility is wheelchair Information Buy your Tickets OnLine Also on site, a fantastic café and accessible, and the tour offers a Lakeside Café, Gift Shop and to Ireland’s Top Attractions—see back cover rare opportunity to experience restaurant, an extensive gift shop, Toddler Playground the wildlife of an Irish wetland a toddler playground area, picnic Parking TopAttractionsIreland.com up close. A 20m viewing tower facilities and free car and coach FREE Car and Coach Parking offers unparalleled views of parking. nearly 60km of vibrant landscape.

6 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 7 Contact Crag Cave Crag Cave Castleisland, Co. Kerry Seafari Tel: 066-714 1244 Castleisland, Co. Kerry [email protected] Kenmare, Co. Kerry www.cragcave.com Castleisland Location A great family day out! 2 km outside Castleisland, Co. Kerry off the N21. 21 km from Tralee and Crag Cave is a natural, all- Three attractions in one location! 23 km from Killarney weather visitor attraction • Crazy Cave adventure centre SatNav: Latitude/Longitude located at the gateway to suitable for children from 52.2475, -9.4445 Kerry. Formed of limestone, it 0-12yrs. Opening Times is a colourful wonderland of • Kingdom Falconry Birds of Daily from 10:00–18:00h stalagmites and stalactites. Prey Flying Displays. Offering Jul & Aug 10:00–18:30h a unique opportunity to get Last tour half hour before closing Discovered in 1983 and Jan to mid-Mar open Fri to Sun only thought to be over one million up close & personal with amazing birds of prey. Admission Rates years old, the cave system has Adult €12. Children (4 years of age dramatic sound and lighting • Garden Restaurant serving or under) Free; (5–16 years) €5 effects. healthy wholesome food & Family (2 adults and up to delicious home baking. 4 children) €35. Crazy Cave €8 per A visit to Crag Cave will delight • Extensive Gift Shop. child for two hours play. Combined and enthral all ages. Cave & Play Area €11 per child Friendly guides will Information be pleased to outline For Kingdom Falconry information the cave’s origins, please visit— www.kingdomfalconry.com its many beautiful Please note all three attractions are formations and priced separately Contact introduce visitors to Fun Eco-Nature Seal and Seafari Parking Kenmare, Co. Kerry a world older than Free parking for cars and coaches Eagle Watching Cruises Tel: 064-664 2059 mankind. [email protected] www.seafari.ie Kenmare See tropical plants nurtured Location by the gulf stream, Seafari is located on the pier at the prolific birdlife living off end of Henry Street in Kenmare, on the productive sea-water, the N71 such as the magnificent SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Derrynane House White Tailed Sea Eagles, 51.8733, -9.5884 and observe from close- Sailing Times Contact up Ireland’s largest and April to November. Times vary due Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry to tides. Consult your local tourist Derrynane House most spectacular seal Caherdaniel, Co.Kerry office /hotel reception/website/ Tel: 066-947 5113 colony where 300 or more facebook/Seafari office Visit the home of the Great Liberator [email protected] seals make their home in Admission Rates www.heritageireland.ie the paradise that is the Adult €25. Family (2 adults and on 120 hectares of Caherdaniel Location Kenmare River. 2 children under 12) €60. Extra parklands on the 3.5km from Caherdaniel Seafari is a Top Class, Award children €7.50. Children under 2 Free There are lots of photo scenic Kerry coast, (off N70—Ring of Kerry) winning, Fun voyage of opportunities, be sure to bring Information both the house and SatNav: Latitude/Longitude discovery. A friendly family-run Soft drinks, snacks and souvenirs your camera! People like to sit grounds have been 51.7625, -10.1305 river cruise on a comfortable, sold on board. Evening BBQ outside while watching seals so Traditional Music Cruises preserved and are Opening Times stable and fully equipped bring pullovers and jackets. open for the public Mar 17 to Dec 11— passenger vessel. The humorous Parking Mar 17 to Apr 01 Wed to Sun, Bank and friendly captain and guide Everything else is provided, Plenty of parking at the pier to enjoy. Holidays 10:00–17:00h even a tot of rum for the The tranquil Apr 02 to Sept 30 10:30–18:00h will give you an informative adults. Full toilet facilities, plantations and Oct 01 to Nov 01 Wed to Sun, Bank tour, cruising around the many Holidays 10:00–17:00h no seasickness guarantee. garden walks islands and the bay’s sheltered Nov 02 to Dec 10 Weekends only waters between the Beara and Reservations essential— were laid out in 10:00–16:00 especially during low season. the 18th & 19th Last admission 45 mins before Iveragh Mountain Peninsulas. closing Derrynane House is the centuries, while the ancestral home of Daniel house displays many relics of Admission Rates O’Connell’s life and career. The Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Have a great trip! O’Connell, lawyer, politician Child/Student €3, Family €13 and statesman. O’Connell was main area of the gardens, set When you travel with Seafari, they want you to enjoy your trip at its one of Ireland’s leading figures, inland and to the North of the Information Outdoor self-guiding trail best, which is why they have a number of complimentary features known by the nation as the house, can be reached though during the two hour, ten mile cruise around the River and Islands. Great Liberator. (The main street a tunnel under the road. Parking Car & coach parking Free use of binoculars, charts and books. Complimentary sweets, in Dublin, Ireland’s capital city, Universal access for visitors with lollipops, tea, coffee, rum tot and cookies. Entertainment for all is called after him). Situated disabilities. including kids’ face painting/colouring, traditional music and song. Very special rates for groups (up to 100), coaches and parties.

8 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 9 Muckross House, Gardens and Kennedy’s All Weather Traditional Farms Premier Family Pet Farm Killarney, Co. Kerry Killarney, Co. Kerry

One of Ireland’s premier family pet farms New arrivals on the farm Contact Kennedy’s All Weather are a regular occurrence Premier Family Pet Farm and there’s always a happy Glenflesk, Killarney, Co. Kerry mother waiting to show off Mobile: 087-231 0983 her new babies! So if you [email protected] www.kennedyspetfarm.com fancy cuddling, feeding Killarney or just admiring the large Location Contact 9.5 km from Killarney on the Cork Muckross House, varieties of animals— road, the N22 puppies, kittens, deer, pigs, Gardens and Traditional Farms, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Killarney National Park, Killarney, piglets, horses, calves, 52.0298, -9.3932 Co. Kerry sheep & lambs, goats & kids, Tel: 064-667 0144 Opening Times [email protected] donkeys, pot bellied pigs, Open Daily 10:00–17:00h rabbits, ducks & ducklings, Killarney www.muckross-house.ie Admission Rates geese & goslings and Location Adult €8. Children €8 Located 5.6km from Killarney off “Prince” the peacock—then Children under 2 are free the N71 (Kenmare Road) Kennedy’s Pet Farm is a Family (2ad + 3ch) €35 Set up in 1991, Kennedy’s Pet must for any visitor to Kerry. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Farm has proven to be a great Information 52.0183, -9.5010 The unique indoor and outdoor Small coffee shop and tuck shop attraction for both young and Feel free to bring your own picnic Discover the magic of Muckross… Opening Times old. A great advantage is the all playgrounds are every child’s Open year round dream experience. Don’t forget Parking Muckross Muckross Traditional Farms. Daily 09:00–17:30h weather facilities, so come rain Ample free parking House, Gardens Explore at your own leisure as July to August: 09:00–19:00h or shine the Kennedy Family can your camera, you won’t be & Traditional your route through the farms Farm open mid-March to April offer you an exciting day out. disappointed. Farms is the is self-guided, or alternatively weekends & bank holidays only Daily May to October jewel in the crown of the avail of the free complimentary spectacular Killarney National coach with universal access that Admission Rates Park. If you are looking for regularly circles the farm. Watch House Farms Joint Ticket natural beauty, and spectacular the farmers work in the fields, Irish Whiskey Experience Adult €9.00 €9.00 €15.00 photographs to show off to your meet the mná an tí, admire the Group/Senior/Student (over 14yrs) Contact family and friends when you new arrivals in the small farm €7.50 €7.50 €13.00 Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder and Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder 93 New Street get home, then this is a “must petting area, or stop off in the Child (3–5yrs) Free €6.00 €6.00 Killarney, Co. Kerry Killarney, Co. Kerry see” on your vacation to Ireland. Woodland playground complete Child (6–14yrs) Tel: 064-663 5700 There is something to suit all the with a range of swings and €6.00 €6.00 €10.50 [email protected] family! slides to keep your little ones Family (2A+2C) www.irishwhiskeyexperience.net €28.00 €28.00 €40.00 Irish Whiskey Masterclasses Daily! Killarney www.celticwhiskeybar.com The elegant, charming furnished entertained. Family (2A+3C) Blend your own Location rooms of Muckross House €32.00 €32.00 €45.00 Irish whiskey and Located on New Street in the heart portray the lifestyles of the of Killarney. Just a short walk from Information draw whiskey Gentry. You can also experience Gift Shop, Restaurant, Wheelchair Killarney train station and around the working conditions of the access, Playground, Free WiFi, straight from an the corner from Killarney Tourist servants employed in the house. Shuttle bus available from Killarney authentic oak Information Office After your guided tour, get lost town—various pick-up points. cask. Learn how SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Admission to Muckross House is by Irish whiskey pairs 52.0586, -9.5112 in the beautiful, well-maintained guided tour only. Last admission to gardens that surround Muckross House and Farms is 1 hour before perfectly with Opening Times House. closing. farmhouse cheese Irish Whiskey Experience: MasterClasses Daily from 12:30– To experience rural life in Ireland Parking or artisan chocolate. 19:15h in the 1930’s and 1940’s visit the Free parking for cars, coaches and This is just a taste Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder Opening campervans. of what is on offer a huge variety of Scotch and Times: Mon to Thurs 12:00–23:00h at Irish Whiskey Experience. international whiskies, Irish craft Muckross Craft Centre & Garden Restaurant Fri & Sat 12:00–00:30h You will be taken on a journey spirits, craft beer and cocktails. Muckross Garden Restaurant offers delicious buffet lunches, light Sun 12:30–23:00h through the wonderful world A delicious menu of locally bites or freshly baked, mouth-watering pastry from the on-site bakery. Admission Rates of Ireland’s native spirit—from sourced fresh food served daily Vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request. Dine in the Irish Whiskey Experience its alluring history, production until 9.45pm. You are sure to Masterclasses from €20 outdoor conservatory to enjoy views of the Victorian glasshouses and methods and tasting. The leave with a smile on your face (incl. min. 4 whiskey samples) relish the array of colours on display in the Walled Garden. Muckross adjoining bar & larder is and a new appreciation for Bar Admission - FREE Craft Centre offers a large range of high quality souvenirs; outdoor home to one of Ireland’s most Parking clothing brands including Regatta, Lighthouse, TargetDry, Jack Murphy; Uisce Beatha (the water of life)! expansive whiskey ranges, Street parking contemporary and traditional knitwear by Aran Knitwear, Westend and stocking an enormous selection Eye and official merchandise of Muckross including Weaving, of Irish whiskeys along with Pottery and Bookbindery and the Muckross House guide book.

10 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 11 Coolwood Wildlife Park Mizen Head Contact and Mill Signal Station Mizen Tourism Co-operative Society Contact Harbour Road, Goleen Killarney, Co. Kerry Coolwood Wildlife Park and Mill Goleen, West Cork West Cork, Co. Cork Coolcaslagh, Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel: 028-35000 / 35115 Tel: 064-663 6288 [email protected] Coolwood Park is the ideal place Mobile: 087-414 1294 Ireland’s most South Westerly Point www.mizenhead.ie to take the family for a visit [email protected] Location Mizen Head while on holiday in the area. www.coolwoodwildlifepark.com Mizen Head Signal Station is a Displays about Geology, Whales, From Cork take the N71, take the Signature Discovery Point on Shipwrecks and more. The wildlife park is Killarney’s first SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Ballydehob exit. From Killarney, after and only official zoo and is home 52.0685, -9.4386 the . You will find souvenirs, toys, Bantry take the R591 through Durrus and Goleen to monkeys, lemurs, meerkats, Opening Times Visit the Arched Bridge, the books & cards in the Gift Shop raccoons, prairie dogs, skunks, Open Daily, Apr to Oct 11:00–18:00h 99 Steps, the New Paths to and snacks, lunch, teas/coffees SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 51.4505, -9.8188 maras, alpacas, llama, pygmy Admission Rates fabulous views of Dunlough and fresh delicious homemade goats, a birds of prey collection, Adult €8. Children €6. Senior/Student Bay and the Sea Arch. See food at the Mizen Café. Mizen Opening Times €7. Family (2 ad + up to 4 ch) €30 Feb 20 to 24 (mid-term) & pets corner, fancy fowl, rabbitry the Mizen Head Signal Station Information and e-Centre Mar 01 to 16, 11:00–16:00h daily and a large waterfowl collection. Information with the Keepers’ Quarters located on Main Street, Goleen, Mar 17 to May 31, 10:30–17:00h daily The wildlife park offers a petting Coffee shop. Picnic area. Gift shop and Marconi Room, Mizen 10kms from the signal station June 10:00–18:00h daily July & Aug 10:00–19:00h daily area, a working waterwheel Parking Head Visitor Centre with offers Information, Coffee, Gifts, Sept & Oct 10:30–17:00h daily Ample free parking and a delightful coffee shop. Scale Model, Wifi, Office Services, Hot Desks Nov to Feb (w/ends) 11:00–16:00h Navigational Aids Simulator, and Restrooms. Admission Rates Adult €7.50, Senior/Student €6 Child (U12) €4, (U5) Free, Family(2+4) €25. Group rates available Killarney Shuttle Bus Information Gift Shop, Mizen Cafe, Mizen Information & e-Centre Contact Killarney, Co. Kerry Parking Killarney Shuttle Bus, Beech Rd, Cars and coaches Killarney, Co. Kerry Pick up a timetable at the Tourist Tel: 087-138 4384 Office and see Killarney Shuttle [email protected] Bus - the best way to view all the www.killarneyshuttlebus.com main attractions at a great price. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.0581, -9.5115 Bus leaves outside the Discover Ireland Tourist Office and also Opening Times Skibbereen April to October, from 08:45h the Bus Station hourly. Killarney Shuttle Bus offers informative Admission Rates Heritage Centre Contact Under 12 Free entertaining day trips at market Skibbereen Heritage Centre Muckross: Return €6 Single €4 Skibbereen, West Cork leading prices.The Shuttle bus also Gap of Dunloe: Return €8 Single €5 Skibbereen, West Cork Tel: 028-40900 makes two return trips daily to the [email protected] Information www.skibbheritage.com Gap of Dunloe starting from the Pick-up points at Killarney Tourist Office, Outlet Centre/Bus station and more… Location Bus Station, Tourist office and Skibbereen also . Alternatively call us directly From Cork City: Take the N71 road Located in the award Ireland’s first Marine Nature through Bandon and winning, beautifully restored Reserve. Find out about the approximately 80 km. From Killarney Old Gasworks Building in history, folklore and formation take the N71 via Kenmare and Bantry approximately 80 km Skibbereen, one of West Cork’s of this renowned natural Allihies Copper Mine picturesque towns. phenomenon. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 51.5502, -9.2717 The Great Famine Exhibition Genealogy Information Opening Times Museum Skibbereen was one of the for the district. Also features: Mid March to mid May & mid Sept Beara Peninsula, West Cork Contact worst affected areas in Ireland, archaeology information, to end Oct: Tues to Sat inclusive Allihies Copper Mine Museum as testified by the mass graves wildlife of the River Ilen and 10:00–18:00h Allihies, Beara Peninsula at Abbeystrewery, where reference library. High Season mid May to mid Sept The Museum tells the story West Cork Daily except Sunday 10:00–18:00h of Cornish miners who were Tel: 027-73218 almost 10,000 are buried. Winter opening by appointment only [email protected] Learn about this period drafted in to work the mines in www.acmm.ie Admission Rates the 1800s, and the technologies of Irish History using Adult €6. Children €3. Family €14 SatNav: Latitude/Longitude they employed. Machines, the latest multimedia Student / Senior €4.50 Group rates 51.6390, -10.0457 available powered by steam and water technology. Download Opening Times are depicted in detail, along the walking trail app Information Open from 10:30–16:30h “Skibbereen:The Famine Gift Shop, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair with pumping equipment and In the off season it is advisable to accessible the ‘Man Engine’ that carried confirm times in advance Story’. Parking the miners into the mines. Admission Rates The Lough Hyne Adjacent car park, free parking for One exhibit story-boards the Adult €5. Children €2 Visitor Centre reveals cars and coaches Cornish community, another the Family (2+2) €10 the unique nature Allihies miners who left to work Parking of this marine lake, in Butte, Montana. Parking, café, and art gallery on site

12 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 13 Cape Clear Island Ferry Service Fastnet Rock Tour Farantóireacht go Cléire From Baltimore & Schull, West Cork Baltimore/Schull, West Cork

Friendly Cruise service to a unique Irish coastal community Contact Cape Clear Island Ferry Ionad Fiontair The ferry, Dún an Oileán Chléire, Co. Chorcaí West Cork’s Newest Adventure Óir II, is modern and Tel: 028-39159 Contact comfortable and the Boat: 086-346 5110 Fastnet Rock Tour Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises and Fastnet Rock Tour upper viewing/sun [email protected] For generations the majestic Basking Sharks Ionad Fiontair, Cape Clear Island www.capeclearferry.info and isolated Fastnet Rock West Cork is renowned for its Baltimore or Schull, Co. Cork deck offers breathtaking Location Tel: 028-39159/087-266 1617 all round views of Baltimore has fired the imaginations of whale and dolphin sightings The Dún an Óir II sails from The [email protected] the spectacular local onlookers, both locals and and your trip to the Fastnet www.fastnettour.com Pier, Baltimore/Schull, Skibbereen, visitors alike. The Fastnet was brings you through some of the scenery. Usually West Cork Schull / Location Baltimore alternative ingoing also known as Ireland’s Teardrop best areas for sighting these The Fastnet Tour sails from SatNav: Latitude/Longitude as it was the last part magnificent creatures. Baltimore and Schull Piers and outgoing routes 51.4818, -9.3736 West Cork are offered around of Ireland seen by The Cape Clear Island Ferry is a Sailing Times thousands of Irish SatNav: Latitude/Longitude friendly ferry and cruise service to show to best All year round. Check website for emigrants as they 51.4818, -9.3736 to Oileán Chléire (Cape Clear advantage, the varied and more detail, www.capeclearferry.info sailed away to the Sailing Times Island), West Cork. Travelling stunning views of the many Fares New World, most of Apr to Sept, Tues to Sun by sea is more than just a Islands and coastline of West Adult €16 Family (2 adults & 2 children) €40 them never to return Depart Baltimore or Schull journey and there is no effort Cork. Full timetable or to book online visit Additional Children €5 again. www.fastnettour.com spared to ensure that your trip Special rates for groups, Tours: Adult €20, Children €10 is as enjoyable as possible. coaches and parties including Book your tickets online at The Fastnet Rock Fares The friendly guides provide school tours. www.capeclearferry.info Tour is a day trip €35 per person. €70 Family rate to ensure your place that brings you Check website for more info. commentary while experienced Gaeltacht is ea Cléire agus Skippers constantly scan the Parking first to the Fastnet Parking cuirtear fáilte ar leith roimh seas for whales, dolphins and Car park adjacent to the Pier with Exhibition and multi Public parking available in Baltimore An Ghaeilge. Tá dhá choláiste a number of overflow car parks media display in and Schull basking sharks which abound in samhraidh agus Institúid Teanga available during the high season the Cape Clear & these waters, if seen, a detour san Oileán agus reachtáltear

Fastnet Rock Heritage Centre The skippers will make is made to give passengers réimse cúrsaí tríd an bhliain ar on Cape Clear Island. This will detours to give you the best the best views. Seeing a minke fad. allow time to see the Fastnet possible views when they are in whale is easily worth an extra 5 Féach www.oilean-chleire.ie Rock Memorials on Cape Clear the vicinity. minutes! Island and to view the Rock Subject to Weather Hikers and Cyclists from the Island itself. The tour Please check the website 24-72 € later circumnavigates the rock hours in advance for weather Bicycles are carried for only 2 and you can travel onwards to Schull at to view it from all sides at close conditions. no extra cost. As ferries are in demand in the Summer you can purchase quarters. tickets online at www.capeclearferry.info to guarantee your place.

14 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 15 The Clonakilty Park Adventure Contact Centre and Park Cinema The Clonakilty Park Adventure Toy Soldier Factory Centre and Park Cinema Clonakilty, Co. Cork Clogheen Road, Clonakilty, Co.Cork Macroom, Co. Cork Tel: 023-883 6400 / 023-883 4141 [email protected] For daredevils young and old www.clonadventurecentre.ie Clonakilty Location to new heights Clonakilty is approx. 35 miles south on the climbing of Cork City. The Adventure Centre tower, with two and Cinema is on the Clonakilty Quality Hotel complex just outside challenging Clonakilty walls. Step off SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the 65ft platform 51.6168, -8.8948 at the top of the Opening Times tower for a free July & Aug open all week fall that uses Sessions at 12:00, 15:00, 17:00 & a power fan 19:00h. Open weekends at off peak to control the times, check website & social media descent. Ever Admission Rates tried zipping High Ropes €15 or with 1 other activity €20. 5 activities for €25pp, The Clonakilty Park Adventure down a Zipwire? The 100m Group rates for 10+. Cinema ticket Centre & Park Cinema is located zipline is suitable for daredevils €5 adult/child daytime, €7 for adults for evening shows on the complex of the Quality young and old. If this all seems Hotel & Leisure Club Clonakilty. too much for you, how about Information Whatever your skill level the a blockbuster movie in the Ideal for school and sports groups, corporate events & birthday parties Adventure Centre course is 3-screen cinema? Whatever the designed to match it. Adrenalin weather, you’re covered at the Parking Free coach and car parking junkies will love the High Adventure Centre. Ropes Courses. Push yourself Visit “The Battle of Waterloo” Contact Toy Soldier Factory Exhibition Village Macroom, Co. Cork A visit to our exhibit of the How does it work??? Tel: 026-40342 Contact famous Battle of Waterloo is a 1: Choose your figure [email protected] Zipit Forest Adventures Zipit Forest Adventures must. It depicts the historic and 2: Cast it www.toysoldierfactory.ie Macroom Farran Forest Park, Farran, Co. Cork monumental battle of Waterloo 3: Paint it Location Tel: 051-858 008 1815. Learn how the Irish 4: Take it home!! Halfway between Cork and Killarney www.zipit.ie [email protected] Farran, Co. Cork Commander Duke of Wellington Big signpost on the N22, 6 km west Farran Booking is recommended on of Macroom Town Location recruited over 30,000 Irish men N22 west from Cork for 14km, turn www.toysoldierfactory.ie or by to the British army and how SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Ireland’s newest Treetop Adventure right at Srelane Cross, 6km to forest telephone. 51.9001, -9.0831 park entrance on right. N22 east from these courageous men fought cycling a BMX Macroom for 6km, take a left, travel off the French troops under The visitor centre also has a Opening Times over a treetop 10km to Rooves bridge, take a right, Napoleon Bonaparte. The huge treasure trove of hand painted Mon to Fri: 09:00–17:00h Weekends & Bank Holidays: bridge before 4km to park entrance on left. Follow Diorama totalling 26 x 13 feet figures: signs for National Rowing Centre 10:00–17:00h zipping down (8x4 Metres) in size, houses • Lord of the Rings Characters Half price workshop before 12pm— one of our SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 15,000 hand cast and painted • Fairies Online booking ONLY 51.8914, -8.7573 many ziplines. model figures. All figures are • Mightiest Dragons Admission Rates Our qualified Opening Times from the Prince August range • Michael Collins Irish Heroes Toy Soldier Factory: Feb to May, Sept to Nov: Sat & Sun Free for individuals and families instructors will Mon to Fri, open for group bookings, of products and are available in 1916 our shop. “Making history fun” Battle of Waterloo Exhibit: give you a short booking required. Jun to Aug: 7 days • Traditional Toy Soldiers Ticket €3pp, children under 10 years initiation course Open School Mid-term breaks, Easter Visit a real working Factory! • Leprechauns free of charge. Group rates available and B/Hols. Closed Dec & Jan to explain the Watch a Toy Soldier being cast • Historical Chess Sets Book your tickets online to get a A wonderful new attraction Booking Online at www.zipit.ie 10% discount features of the course and Booking required (made) in real metal, hand All available at Factory Prices!! at Farran Park, Co. Cork. Zipit equipment. There are 5 circuits Parking Admission Rates painted, labelled and packed WE BRING THE CHILD OUT is a great day out for all the Free parking for cars and coaches suitable for different ages and 7–8yrs €15. 9–11yrs €23. 12–14yrs right before your eyes. IN YOU! family or anyone looking for an abilities and should you need €25. 15yrs+ €30. Group discounts exhilarating and challenging any help or encouragement our available. Min. Height Restriction 1 outdoor activity in a natural instructors are never far away. metre. Min. age 7yrs Make & Paint Workshops setting. This acclaimed Aerial Information Other courses: Take part in a workshop. 40 min both for Adult and Kids!! trail has 86 activities and over Picnic Areas, Walking Trails— And Take it home!! Only €10 Our Factory is under Tibradden Woods— Dublin 16 Moderate, Kids Playground 800 metres of Ziplines for you Lough Key Forest Park— Booking is recommended online. Elf to enjoy. Climb high into the Parking Roscommon Cars and coaches Surveillance treetops, swing into cargo nets, Telephone: 051-858 008 surf with a difference or try

16 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 17 , Desmond Castle Rock Close and Gardens , Co. Cork Blarney, Co. Cork

Contact Originally built as a Customs Desmond Castle Contact House, this Castle has served Cork Street, Kinsale Blarney Castle & Gardens Co. Cork as a prison in the 18th century Blarney, Co. Cork Tel: 021-477 4855 an Ordnance Store during Tel: 021-438 5252 [email protected] [email protected] the Battle of Kinsale and as a www.heritageireland.ie Workhouse during the Great www.blarneycastle.ie SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Blarney Location Famine. Today Desmond Castle 51.7074, -8.5246 hosts the International Museum In Blarney town centre. Blarney is of Wine Exhibition, a story that Opening Times easily approached from the Cork to Apr 12 to Oct 04 Limerick Road documents the history of Ireland’s Daily 10:00–18:00h SatNav: Latitude/Longitude wine links with Europe and the Last admission 45 mins before closing 51.9292, -8.5686 wider world. Admission Rates Opening Times Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Monday to Saturday Child/Student €3, Family €13 Mar, Apr & Oct 09:00–18:00h May & Sept 09:00–18:30h Jun, Jul & Aug 09:00–19:00h Nov to Feb 09:00–17:00h Sunday & B/Hols Mar to Oct 09:00–18:00h Nov to Feb 09:00–17:00h Crawford Art Gallery Contact Last admission 1/2 hour before Crawford Art Gallery closing, 1 hour during winter months Emmet Place, Cork City Please note times are subject to Emmet Place, Cork City Tel: 021-480 5042 change due to bad weather/poor [email protected] light www.crawfordartgallery.ie Crawford Art Gallery, a national Admission Rates cultural institution and regional art SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Adult €15 Child (8–16) €6 51.8996, -8.4731 museum for Munster, is dedicated Under 8 Free, Family €37 Senior/Student €12 to the visual arts, both historic Opening Times Mon to Sat 10:00–17:00h Where the Blarney Began Information and contemporary. Located in the Late opening Thurs until 20:00h heart of Cork City beside the Opera Two souvenir shops and Closed Sun, B/Hols, Christmas Day & Nestled in the charming village Cormac McCarthy in 1314 for refreshments available House, the Gallery is a critical part Good Fri of Blarney is one of Cork’s his support in the Battle of of Ireland’s cultural and tourism Parking Admission Rates greatest treasures. Built nearly Bannockburn. World statesmen, Car and coach parking beside infrastructure welcoming over Free 600 years ago, Blarney Castle is literary giants and legends of entrance. Also taxi rank 200,000 visitors a year. Admission Information known the world over for the the silver screen have joined to the Gallery & exhibitions is free. Full wheelchair access, café on-site famous Blarney Stone that has millions of pilgrims who climb The CAG Café opens 8.30am to Parking been a must see attraction for the towers steps to kiss the 4pm, Mon to Sat, serving delicious No parking on-site. Paul St. and Carroll’s any visitor to Ireland over the stone every year in the hope to the Rock Close—a mystical Quay car park nearby breakfasts, lunches & cakes. past 200 years! In 2006, the receive the ‘Gift of Eloquence’. place where majestic yew and oak trees grow around Discovery Channel listed kissing However, in addition to the an ancient druidic settlement. the Blarney Stone amongst its most famous stone in the world, Here, visitors will find an 99 things to do before you die! the Blarney Castle estate also ancient Dolmen, a Druids The Blarney Stone is believed offers visitors the chance to Circle, a Witches Kitchen, Fairy Cork City Gaol to be one half of the stone stroll one of the country’s most Glade, Wishing Steps, Waterfall of Scone, which was given spectacular gardens, enjoy a and much more. Spend a day Cork City by Robert the Bruce to picnic by the lake or explore Contact exploring this enchanted and Cork City Gaol Blarney Castle Gardens magical wonderland and get a Visitors get a fascinating Gaol, the atmosphere suggests Sunday’s Well, Cork City real sense of Irish history! insight into prison life, when you are accompanied by the Tel: 021-430 5022 The Estate gardens include extensive gardens and an Arboretum [email protected] surrounding the Castle and House which extend around the Lake with the high walls ensured no shuffling feet of inmates, each www.corkcitygaol.com escape. Stepping inside visitors representing their particular acres of parkland filled with rare and unusual trees including many SatNav: Latitude/Longitude maples, southern beech and giant western red cedars. In Spring the are taken back in time to the period in Irish history from pre- 51.8995, -8.4990 19th century. Wandering famine times to the foundation grounds are carpeted with bulbs and the ‘Belgian beds,’ full of hybrid Opening Times azaleas are in full flower. There are formal gardens around the house through the wings of the of the state. Open daily Apr to Sept 09:30–17:00h with manicured lawns, rose-beds, mixed shrub beds, which contain Oct to Mar 10:00–16:00h many rhododendrons. The House overlooks green pastures, where Admission Rates horses and cattle graze, to Blarney Lake. You may take a pleasant Adult €8, Child €5, Student/Senior €7 stroll around the lake and woodland walks. The fern garden has the Family (2+2) €25 atmosphere of a tropical jungle. The ruin of an old limekiln and a Parking Victorian ‘Ice House’, are also in the grounds with a herbaceous border On-street parking and numerous rare trees.

18 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 19 Mahon Point Shopping Centre Fota Wildlife Park

& Retail Park Contact Mahon, Cork City , Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork Fota Wildlife Park Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork Tel: 021-481 2678 Ireland’s Wildest Attraction [email protected] www.fotawildlife.ie Fota Fota Wildlife Park is set on Location 100 acres on the scenic Situated 20 mins drive from Cork city Fota Island in the heart off the N25, or take the Cork-Cobh of Cork Harbour. It is a train to Fota Wildlife Park station unique place where you SatNav: Latitude/Longitude can come face to face with 51.8903, -8.3057 free roaming animals and Opening Times Mid-Mar to Oct birds from all parts of the Mon to Sun 10:00–18:00h world. So if it’s a kangaroo Nov to mid-Mar that hops in front of you, Mon to Sun 10:00–16:30h or a ring tailed lemur, Last admission an hour and a half before closing which jumps down from a Sanctuary over the past five Times subject to change Dee Kelly Morgan tree, each visit is sure to bring years has enhanced the Park Admission Rates Resident Stylist Mahon Point Shopping Centre its own fantastic memories. as an iconic international visitor Adult €16, Child €10.50 Fota Wildlife Park features attraction as well as serving Student/Senior €11.50 the recently opened Asian the core values of conservation, Family (2+2) €48 (2+4) €64 Group rates available (20+) Munster’s largest shopping destination Sanctuary—with Asian Lions, education, and research. Sumatran Tigers and Indian Information Mahon Point Shopping Centre Families and friends can relax Facilities include cafés, several Gift shop and restaurant facilities brings together a cross- and enjoy a meal in a choice Rhino. The cheetah run, play areas, picnic areas and a tropical house and giraffe Parking section of appealing retail and of outlets in the Foodcourt or gift shop. Accessible by train Ample parking €3/daily visit leisure outlets under one roof for something special check out crossing are also must-sees. and car. to create a great shopping chicken specialities in Nandos The development of the Asian Contact “experience”, on a par with or enjoy an Italian at Mahon Point Shopping Centre the malls of other major Sorrento. Mahon Link Road, Cork City European Cities, and perfect for Style Advisor: Tel: 021-497 2800 today’s discerning consumer. [email protected] Mahon Point SC has a free www.mahonpointsc.ie With high-profile anchor style advisor service. The style Mahon Location tenants Debenhams, Tesco and advisor, Dee Kelly Morgan Fota House Contact Just off the Cork South Ring Road Fota House Omniplex 13-screen cinema has a wealth of experience (N25), Mahon / Blackrock exit Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, attracting huge numbers, in the world of fashion and SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Fota Island, Co. Cork Co. Cork Mahon Point is Munster’s will help you find the best 51.8866, -8.3965 Tel: 021-481 5543 largest shopping destination. outfits, products and services [email protected] Opening Times A regency style great country house... www.fotahouse.com The 340,000 sq.ft. premises also to suit your budget. Other Mon to Wed: 09:30–19:00h Fota services in the centre include; Thurs to Fri: 09:30–21:00h Location houses a number of leading what life From Cork City take N25 East, 7km Creche, Kids Party Service, Sat: 09:30–19:00h European Chains such as Next, Sun/B.Hol: 11:00–18:00h was like for to Junction (signposted Cobh). Follow Stradivarius, stylish Spanish The Kidzone, Hot Desk the cooks, R624 for 2.5km. Fota House is on Facility–where customers can Information the right export Zara, men’s favourite Jack Shopping Centre and Retail Park butlers, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude & Jones, Starbucks, Tiger and avail of free Wi Fi and plug with all the top names in retail, footmen and 51.8898, -8.3037 a spacious Monsoon. Quality in to check email and work two restaurants, foodcourt and lots maids who of other snacking options Opening Times Irish outlets including Sam Mc in a dedicated workspace supported in the Upper Foodcourt. Mar to Sept, Mon to Sun: 10:00–17:00h Cauley, Swamp, and Carraig Parking the lavish including Bank Holidays Over 2,000 free parking spaces Donn enhance the variety of RED fm–Listen out for lifestyle of Admission Rates goods that can be purchased. live broadcasts from the the gentry. Adult €8, Child €3, Family (2+2) €19 Concessions/Groups €6 The centre provides an array centre every Thursday and Enjoy the Saturday afternoon. Victorian Walled Garden Tour: of refreshments for hungry tranquil Adult €5, Child €2, Family (2+2) €14, shoppers of all ages and tastes. beauty Concessions €4 Fota House is an Irish Heritage of Fota’s Combo Tour (House & Victorian Trust property and is Ireland’s gardens and stroll in the historic Walled Garden): Adult €11, Child €4, Mahon Point Farmer’s Market Family (2+2) €29, Concessions €8 finest example of Regency ‘pleasure grounds’ or the award Sample the produce of Cork and many other artisan foods and period architecture with superb winning Victorian walled Information products at the Mahon Point Farmer’s Market every Thursday from neoclassical interiors. Discover Tree Trails for children (age 3–6 & garden. 7–10). Arboretum map and trail (for 10:00–15:00h outside the Western Entrance. There are 50 stalls at the grand decor of the principle Before you leave, why not adults) On-site Cafe the market featuring well-known local traders like Arbutus Breads rooms and charming nursery, enjoy a gorgeous, homemade Parking and Organics. This is one of the largest weekly markets or the service wing with the lunch or tempting tea and cake All day parking available at €3 in Cork. Now in it’s twelfth year, the market has won top Irish food beautifully preserved kitchens, at The Café at Fota. accolades including the Good Food Ireland “Best Market Award” and where you can experience recommendations by the Bridgestone Guide.

20 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 21 Cobh, The Queenstown Story The Jameson Distillery Contact Cobh Heritage Centre , Co. Cork Cobh, Co. Cork Deepwater Quay, Cobh, Co. Cork Tel: 021-481 3591 [email protected] www.cobhheritage.com History, Emigration, Convict Ships! Cobh Location Cobh The Queenstown Story retraces Cobh, Railway Station, Co. Cork Heritage the steps of the 2.5 million Irish SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Centre people who emigrated from 51.8490, -8.2986 features a Ireland via Cobh on coffin ships, Opening Times dramatic early streamers and on great Open year round exhibition ocean liners. Apr to Oct 31 of the Mon to Sat 09:30–18:00h Discover Cobh’s special Sun & B/Hols 11:00–18:00h origins, connection with the ill-fated Nov to Mar 31 history & Titanic which sank on her Mon to Sat 09:30–17:00h legacy of maiden voyage - Cobh was her Sun & B/Hols 11:00–17:00h Closed Dec 24–27 & Dec 31–Jan 08 Cobh, a last port of call. A total of 123 unique passengers embarked at Cobh, Admission Rates Irish port Adult €9.50. Child(5–16yrs) €5 then known as Queenstown. Child (0–4) Free town. It The exhibition relates many Student/Senior/Group €8 tells the of the individual stories and Family (2+4) €25 story artefacts from those on board. Information of emigration, coffin ships & Café/Restaurant & Gift Shop on-site The centre also has a convict ships and shows the genealogical service for those Parking special connection between Car parking outside (fee required) interested in tracing their Irish Cobh & the ill-fated Titanic & Free car parking a 10 minute walk Heritage. Lusitania. Coach parking nearby

Midleton—Where the true heart of Irish Whiskey beats. Contact Midleton town, only 15 minutes Behind the Scenes Tour and The Jameson Distillery from Cork city, has a rich history Premium Whiskey Tastings Midleton, Co. Cork in whiskey distillation. It is home will certainly satisfy. Tel: 021-461 3594 For bookings: to the award winning Midleton Midleton is also the home of Jamesonwhiskey.com Spike Island Distillery where whiskey was [email protected] Contact the Irish Whiskey Academy, Midleton first distilled in 1825 and Spike Island, Carrig House a state of the art training Location Cobh, Co. Cork Cobh, Co. Cork continues to this day. Located facility, which has become the Distillery Walk, Midleton, Co. Cork [email protected] on the 15 acre distillery site is dedicated whiskey institute of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude www.spikeislandcork.ie The Jameson Distillery, open 7 Irish Distillers, hosting courses 51.9136, -8.1672 Former Fortress and once the world’s largest prison Cobh Location days per week, all year round. that focus on the production Opening Times Follow signs for N25, Cobh. men, women and children Boats depart Kennedy pier Cobh. Jameson was born and raised and heritage of Irish whiskey Mar to Oct 7 Days, Last tour at 16:30h in the 1850’s. The largest 20 mins from Cork city & airport in Dublin, but eventually produced at Midleton. Nov to Feb prison in the world at the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude outgrew its city home on The Distillery gift store is home 7 Days 11:00, 13:00, 14:45 & 16:15h time and there has never 51.8498, -8.2943 Bow Street. Jameson moved to a full whiskey portfolio Admission Rates been a bigger prison in Opening Times its entire whiskey making crafted at the distillery including; Adult €18, Child €9 Britain or Ireland since. See website for sailing times, operation in 1975 to the green Student/Senior/Group €15 Jameson, Paddy, Powers, Enjoy a fully guided tour generally weekends Mar/April/Oct, surroundings of Midleton, Co. Family (2+3) €45 ferries 12 and 2pm. 7 days May/June/ Redbreast, Midleton and the of the outer island and Cork. The original buildings Information July/Aug/Sept, ferries hourly Spot range. Why not fill your take in some attractions at the impressive 15-acre Return Bus Service from Cork City Admission Rates own bottle of Jameson Select Apr to Oct from St. Patrick’s Quay inside the fort, with audio Midleton Distillery site date The story of the 104-acre Spike €18 adult, €10 child, €45 family of 4, Reserve at cask strength or Times: 10:00 & 14:00h Island is the story of Ireland: guides and self guided tour includes return ferry, guided tour and back as far as 1794 and have Tickets available on the bus personalise the label on a bottle options available. Marvel at the entry to all attractions been used to distil and mature from the 6th century monastery of Jameson Distillery Reserve? Parking to the 200 year-old Fort, from Victorian cells, modern prison Allow 3.5 hours on the island. the whiskeys since 1825. Other merchandise includes Free Coach and Car parking Seasonal offers, check website for the Victorian era prison to cells, military museum, social offers/pricing There is a range of guided clothing, glassware and gifts. the centuries of island homes. history rooms, penal exhibitions experiences to enjoy, both Information Also available at the distillery Take the ferry from Cobh to and Irelands largest military Cafe and toilet facilities on site, exterior and interior. For an is The Malthouse Restaurant, explore 1300 years of Irish gun park, as well as unrivalled activities for kids, suitable for all ages, introduction to the world of which serves excellent history and heritage. Walk past views of Cork harbour. Will you requires some walking Irish whiskey, The Jameson homemade dishes: as abandoned villages and convict escape from Fortress Spike? Parking Experience tour is the ideal popular with the discerning cemeteries as you make your www.spikeislandcork.ie for Free parking in Cobh cathedral and stepping-stone. For those locals as it is with visitors. way to Fortress Spike, the star sailings, booking online 5 foot way seeking a deeper dive into shaped Fortress that became recommended to secure A warm welcome awaits you! the production process, a a prison; holding over 2300 passage.

22 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 23 NEW for Cork Harbour Boat Hire Youghal Clock Gate Tower 2017 Contact Cork Harbour Boat Hire Cobh, Co. Cork & Cork City Cobh Base: The Quays Bar & Youghal, Co. Cork Restaurant pontoon 17 Westbourne Place, Cobh, Co.Cork Tel: 086-074 7926 Welcome aboard! [email protected] www.corkharbourboathire.com Explore the vast depths of Cork sights, and this fantastic boat Cork Location Harbour on a fantastic boating trip is an ideal way to take Cobh adventure! This is an ideal day in the fresh sea air and see Cobh Base: 100mtrs from the railway station on the Quays bar out in Cobh or Cork City for another side of Cork while & Restaurant pontoon families or groups of all ages driving your own boat. New for Cork Base: 100mtrs from the and sizes. The waters of Cork 2017—high speed RIBs. Clayton hotel on the Cork City Marina Harbour are full of fascinating All trips are led by a fully history and captivating SatNav: Latitude/Longitude qualified safety Cobh Base, 51.849,-8.297 boat guide, who Cork Base, 51.899,-8.463 allows you to Opening Times independently Apr to Oct, daily 09:00–20:00h explore and Admission Rates discover Cork 1 hour boat trip €49 (11:00–18:00h) Harbour while 2 hour boat trip €95 (morning showcasing 9:00–11:00h & evening 18:30– the Harbours 20:30h) Pricing is per boat for up to a family of 5 natural beauty. Information Cobh: Bar & Restaurant on site Parking On street or in local car parks Contact Youghal Clock Gate Tower Main Street, Youghal, Co. Cork Tel: 024-20769 [email protected] www.youghalclockgatetower.ie People, Place, Stories… Youghal Location Ballymaloe Cookery School Youghal, Co. Cork is a unique dwelling, an 18th Century Town centre, Youghal, Co. Cork place in Ireland’s Ancient East Gaol, a ‘time keeping floor’ and 40 mins from Cork City off N25 and Gardens Contact with miles of sandy beach and a former family home. Hear SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Ballymaloe Cookery School & a rich medieval history. Youghal stories of pain, tragedy and 51.9528,-7.84665 Shanagarry, Co. Cork Gardens Shanagarry, Co. Cork Clock Gate Tower is the most rebellion, but also stories of Opening Times Tel: 021-464 6785 visible landmark in the centre love, friendship and generosity Apr to Sept, 7 days a week: [email protected] of Youghal’s Main Street and is throughout this tour. 09:00–18:00h (last tour at 17:00h) Come and visit us www.cookingisfun.ie Oct to Mar, Thurs–Sun: 10:00– newly opened for 2017 as a Listen in to the free audio guide 17:00h (last tour at 16:00h) A centre of excellence for There is a farmshop where you Shanagarry Location visitor attraction. prior to visit (available on the Take the N25 from Cork City to Admission Rates teaching people how to can get delicious treats and a Although built in 1777 as a website)—it will give you a Adult €9.50, Child €5 (4–18 yrs) cook, it is always possible to range of gifts to take home. Castlemartyr. Take road to Shanagarry. Turn left at church gaol, this story spans 700 years great flavour of what to expect Family €24 (2A + 2C) drop in to join an afternoon Every Saturday there is a pop- School 1 km up road on right of history. Visit is by way of once you enter the Tower, Student/Senior: €7.50 (with valid ID) cookery demonstration. Check up Pizzaria, ‘Saturday Pizzas’. Group rates available SatNav: Latitude/Longitude a guided tour (allow 1 hour) without spoiling the many the website or give a call for Close to the seaside towns of 51.8606, -8.0322 with costumed ‘storytellers’ over surprises inside! Information details of daily classes. If you Ballycotton and Garryvoe. Well Town centre location with shops, Opening Times 4 floors. Each floor depicts bars, restaurants. Youghal beach is don’t have time for a class, worth a visit if travelling around Open Mon to Sat 11:00–17:00h a different era in time and within walking distance come and visit the wonderful East Cork. (October to May) includes a medieval merchant’s Parking formal Kitchen, Open 7 Days 11:00–17:00h (June to September) Nearest car park (3 mins walk) is at Herb and Fruit Nealon’s Quay (free) gardens, a Celtic Admission Rates The Raleigh Quarter Maze for the kids Adult €6, Child (8+) €3 Senior/Concessions €3 While in Youghal, pay a ‘must see’ visit to the historic ‘Raleigh and a delightful Family €15 (2 + 2) Quarter’. Explore the medieval St. Mary’s Collegiate Church (a Herbaceous Border Wheelchair access to most of national monument) and stunningly restored 13th century Town leading up to the garden. Afternoon Cookery Walls. The history here is tangible. The children will love the on-site Shell House. A Demonstration €75 pop-up museum with details of unusual characters who visited farm walk is open Information Youghal through the ages including Sir Walter Raleigh and Oliver to visitors where Shop on-site. Toilets on-site Cromwell! you will see pigs, Parking hens, cows and the Free parking for cars and coaches The Graveyard Trail with interesting information points includes extensive vegetable access to the ‘Town Wall Walk’ with stunning views across the town glasshouses. and the bay.

24 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 25 Perks Family Entertainment Centre & Indoor Funfair Splashworld Youghal, Co. Cork Tramore, Co. Waterford

Contact Indoor Entertainment for all the family Perks Entertainment Centre Wild & wonderful fun for all! winning Blackbeards Seafield, Youghal, Co. Cork and splash slide. There’s Tel: 024-92438 Adventure Playcentre [email protected] fun for all ages in the goes down a treat www.perksfunfair.com 25m swimming pool. with the kids with 3 Youghal Family group rates Location Contact decks of slides, swings Youghal, East Cork, a short drive are available. Fitness Splashworld, Railway Square, and ball pools. After from Cork City. Approx. 35 mins enthusiasts can explore Tramore, Co. Waterford a long day of fun, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the fully equipped Tel: 051-390 176 relax and unwind in 51.9407, -7.8581 GYM and fitness studio, [email protected] www.splashworld.ie our Fastfood diner Opening Times fitness classes are Tramore and Ice-Cream Parlour, Open daily during the Summer available daily for all Location Off the R675 before the Promenade which serve up all Season. Please contact us for our abilities, or enjoy some Winter Season opening times your favourite treats. relaxation in the steam SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.1619, -7.14715 Admission Rates room and sauna. Check The SHOWBOAT FREE admission. Pay as you go Opening Times Enjoy a great family day out CASINO (Strictly for games, rides, and activities Visitors can enjoy warm balmy out www.splashworld∙ie for Open all year round. Check our all class times and public pool website www.splashworld.ie for all with entertainment for visitors over 18’s) is located in its own Information temperatures all year round public times of all ages. Bowling, Lazer Tag, exclusive setting with state of Fast Food Diner in the south east’s biggest, hours. Splashworld is located Bungee Trampoline, Carousel, the art Poker Machines, Slot Special Group Rates Available brightest and best indoor water adjacent to Tramore Promenade Admission Rates Ladybird Ride, Bumper Boats Machines, Roulette and Live Birthday Party Award Winners park! Experience an abundance a 5km blue flag beach and Entry varies in price, Wheelchair friendly visit www.splashworld.ie for rates and our video games arcade Gaming. Private Tea/Coffee of thrills with wild & wonderful sand dunes looking out onto with new arrivals such as lounge with large screen TV. Parking waves, indoor/outdoor water the Atlantic Ocean. There’s Parking Spacious free parking Free customer parking on-site Terminator Salvation and slides, bubble pool, paddle pool, something for everyone in Tramore’s seaside resort. Time Crisis 4. Our award water cannons, roaring rapids

Waterford & Suir Valley Dungarvan Castle Contact Railway Waterford & Suir Valley Railway Kilmeadan Station, Kilmeadan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Kilmeadan, Co. Waterford Co. Waterford Tel: 051-384 058 [email protected] www.wsvrailway.ie King John’s Norman Castle All Aboard to Experience the Magic of Rail! Kilmeadan Location Dungarvan Castle, built at the The barracks is now restored minutes. Saturday trips Located 10km from Waterford City mouth of the River Colligan, is and houses an informative last 10 minutes longer. On N25 towards Cork take Carrick an Anglo-Norman fortification exhibition on the history of Contact Come prepared with a Road (R680) off Carrick Road Roundabout. From Cork take 1st founded in 1185. From here, the castle. Dungarvan Castle jacket if you want to sit Castle Street, Dungarvan, exit off Roundabout on to R680 soldiers could command Co.Waterford in the open carriages. Kilmeadan Station is on the left the narrow strip of land to Tel: 058-48144 Enclosed seating also SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the south of the Comeragh [email protected] available This is a fun 52.2461, -7.2475 www.heritageireland.ie Mountains. The castle consists Dungarvan experience for all ages Opening Times of a polygonal shell keep with Location and all facilities are April & Sept: an enclosing curtain wall, a At eastern end of Davitt’s Quay/ wheelchair accessible. Mon to Sat 11:00–15:00h Castle Street Sun 12:00–16:00h corner tower and a gate Refreshments are May 01 to Aug 31: SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Board the train at Kilmeadan tower. available in the ticket office. Mon to Sat 11:00–16:00h 52.0889, -7.6162 Station, hear the whistle Family days take place on Sun 12:00–17:00h The shell keep is the earliest Opening Times blow and take off on an Admission Rates structure, dating from the May 23 to Sept 26 Sundays and Wednesdays June exciting journey through Adult €8.50, Child €4 Daily 10:00–18:00h to August. Special events in the 12th century. Shell keeps are the countryside, taking in Senior/Student €7.50 Last admission 45 mins before year include the Spooky Express common in England, but panoramic views of the River Family (2+1) €20, €3 per extra child closing at Halloween and Santa Express rare in Ireland. Inside the Suir, get a glimpse in to Mount Discounts for groups 20+ Admission Rates at Christmas. Check the website curtain wall is a two storey Congreve Gardens, make a Information Free of Charge for timetables Coffee shop and souvenirs military barracks, which wish as you pass through the Information and further dates from the first half of Fairy Wood and continue on to Parking Audio-visual exhibition information. Car and coach parking the 18th century. Carriganore. Travelling at 15km per hour, the journey lasts 40

26 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 27 The Reg Gastro Bar Medieval Museum Contact Medieval Museum featuring Slainte the Show Viking Triangle, Waterford City Tel: 0761-102 501 Viking Triangle, Waterford City Viking Triangle, Waterford City [email protected] Contact www.waterfordtreasures.com Bringing history to life The Reg Treasures of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 2 The Mall, Waterford City 52.2599, -7.1069 Tel: 051-583 000 Medieval Waterford www.thereg.ie Opening Times Waterford Open daily, year-round. Mon to Fri: Location The only museum in Europe 09:15–18:00h (Sept to May 17:00h) Located in the heart of Waterford’s to be built over two National Sun & BHols opens at 11:00h (Sat 10:00h) Viking Triangle and only 100m from Monuments, the 13th century Waterford Crystal Admission Rates Choristers Hall and the 15th Adult €7, Senior/Student €6, Family €14 SatNav: Latitude/Longitude century Mayor’s Wine Vault. Combined Ticket with Bishop’s Palace 52.2603,-7.1054 Don’t miss the unique Cloth Adult €10, Senior/Student €9, Family Opening Times of Gold Vestments and the €20. Child(U14) free. Group rate for 10+ 10:00h until late (during summer Great Charter Roll. Take the Information months) & 12:00h until late (during multimedia handheld guide Gift shop on-site Ancient walls run through the the “make history fun” quiz and winter months) or enjoy a family friendly Reg creating a perfect place to adults will enjoy the best live Slainte the Show: Mon & Wed Parking at 19:30h www.slainte.show tour with a re-enactor. Public parking available nearby see, touch and hear of 1100 music every night. years of Irish history. Admission Rates Slainte the Show at the Reg Slainte the Show: Adults €15 Visit the Reg, which serves brings history to life through 10 Child €10 great food all day and feel the toasts of Slainte (good health) Information history as you explore its nooks with traditional music and Live music every night from 21:00h Bishop’s Palace Contact and crannies or the scenic first ballads to accompany each Food served all day Bishop’s Palace floor terrace. Enjoy the best Viking Triangle, Waterford City stage of Irish history. The show Parking Tel: 0761-102 650 local craft beer. Also available is fun, interactive and suitable Bolton Street Carpark (main Viking Triangle, Waterford City [email protected] is the “Reg Patriotic Whiskey for all ages. Every Monday & Waterford Crystal carpark) www.waterfordtreasures.com tasting Board” with over 80 Wednesday at 19:30h, June to SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Treasures of varied Whiskeys. Kids will love September. 52.2595, -7.1077 Georgian Waterford Opening Times Open daily, year-round. Mon to Fri: Experience authentic grand 09:15–18:00h (Sept to May 17:00h) eighteenth century living in this Sun & BHols opens at 11:00h (Sat 10:00h) magnificently restored Georgian Admission Rates Reginald’s Tower building. Don’t miss the oldest Adult €7, Senior/Student €6, Family €14 surviving piece of Waterford Combined Ticket with Medieval Museum Crystal in the world dating Adult €10, Senior/Student €9, Family Viking Triangle, Waterford City back to 1789, and the only €20. Child(U14) free. Group rate for 10+ surviving Napoleon Bonaparte Information A circular defence tower ‘mourning cross’, which was Café on-site one of twelve produced Parking The lower two floors of the Contact upon his death in 1821. Public parking available nearby current stone structure were Reginald’s Tower The Quay, Waterford City built by the Normans after their Tel: 051-304 220 capture of Waterford in the [email protected] late 12th century, replacing the www.heritageisland.ie Waterford Waterford Treasures earlier wooden Viking tower, Location while the upper two floors Located in Waterford city at the Epic Tour of The Viking Triangle Contact eastern end of the city quay Waterford Treasures, Medieval Museum, are of late 15th century date. Viking Triangle, Waterford, X91 K10E SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Viking Triangle, Waterford City Originally part of the city’s Tel: 0761-102 501 52.2604, -7.1054 defences it protected the vital [email protected] river approach to Waterford Opening Times Treasures of www.waterfordtreasures.com Jan to Mid-Mar, Wed to Sun and has been in continuous SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 09:30–17:00h Viking Waterford 52.2595, -7.1077 use since that time. The tower Late Mar to Dec, Daily 09:30–17:30h has served as a mint, arsenal, Closed for the Christmas period The award-winning all-weather Opening Times May 01 to Sept 30 prison, residence and the city Admission Rates guided Epic Tour of the Viking Daily Tours: 12:00 & 14:00h museum. Today visitors can Adult €5 Senior/Group €4 Triangle takes in 6 national Group tours please contact Child/Student €3 Family €13 learn the story of this incredible monuments within one [email protected] as group monument by taking a guided Information hour covering 1,100 years bookings are available all year round Exhibition, Audio visual presentation tour or enjoy the exhibition of Waterford’s history from Admission Rates within that also incorporates Parking the Vikings to the Victorians. Adults €7, Child (U14) Free Reginald’s Tower is named the Viking Treasures of Public parking available nearby Added for 2017 the new Senior/Student €6, Family (2+2) €14 after the Viking leader that Waterford. ‘Mayors through the Ages Parking founded Waterford in 914. Exhibition’ which is located Bolton Street Car Park within 5 mins in City Hall built in 1783.

28 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 29 House of Waterford Crystal Passage East Ferry Co. Ltd. The Mall, Waterford City Passage East, Co. Waterford

A Breathtaking Experience Welcome to

Waterford Crystal is now located of Sporting Trophies and The Sunny South East Contact Contact in the heart of Waterford City. Statement Pieces is also a must- House of Waterford Crystal Passage East Ferry Company fishing village and lots more in Passage East Ferry Company Ltd. The highlight of any visit, the see attraction. The Mall, Waterford City Barrack Street operate a continuous Car Ferry . The House of guided Factory Tour gives all Tel: 051-317 000 Passage East During your visit, take time Service across the Waterford Crystal, The Viking visitors an up close and personal [email protected] Co. Waterford to relax and enjoy breakfast, www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com Tel: 051-382 480 / 382 488 Waterford linking the villages of Ballyhack Triangle which incorporates insight into the centuries-old [email protected] lunch or afternoon tea in the Location in County Wexford and Passage three museums, Suir Valley tradition of Waterford Crystal www.passageferry.ie Crystal Café. Waterford City East in . Railway, Seaside town of Passage East making. Location SatNav: Latitude/Longitude This service, provided for over Tramore, and the scenic fishing 38 km from Wexford Town R733 Feel the heat of the furnace 52.2593, -7.1073 30 years, offers a shortcut to villages of Dunmore East & 13 km from Waterford City R783 and marvel at the skills of the Opening Times visitors touring the Southeast Ardmore with its famous Round Sat Nav: Latitude/Longitude Craftsmen during your guided March: of Ireland where you can enjoy Tower are just some of the Ballyhack: 52.2444, -6.9678 Store Mon to Sun 09:00–17:00h tour, which takes approximately scenic views of the Suir Estuary. attractions in County Waterford. Passage East: 52.2395, -6.9732 50 minutes. Tour Mon to Sun, last tour 15:15h April to October: The following list of attractions A continuous ferry service is Sailing Times After the tour, indulge your Store Mon to Sun 09:00–18:00h will help give you, the visitor, in place and tickets can be First Sailing: passion for the world’s most Tour Mon to Sun, last tour 16:15h some idea of how much the purchased directly on board or Weekdays 07:00h (all year) famous Crystal in the lavish November to February: Sundays & Public Holidays 09:30h Southeast has to offer. The via the website. The average (all year) Retail Store housing the largest Store Mon to Sat 09:30–17:00h Tour Mon to Fri, last tour 15:15h Irish National Heritage Park, crossing time is 5 minutes. Last Sailing: collection of Waterford Crystal J. F. Kennedy Arboretum, the Motorhomes, Commercial Oct 01 to Mar 31: 20:00h found worldwide. The exhibition Admission Rates Apr 01 to Sept 30: 22:00h Adult €13.50, Senior €11 must see , vehicles up to 3 tons, Cars, Student €10. Child under 5 Free Tintern Abbey, Loftus Hall if you Motorbikes, Bikes and Fares Child 6–18 €5. Family €30 dare, Kilmore Quay a beautiful Pedestrians are all welcome. Cars: Single €8. Return €12 Living Histories Tickets can be purchased online at Information www.passageferry.ie or on board the Coffee Shop, Factory Tour and Ferry Why not get your photograph taken with some spectacular Crystal Retail Store Discount Fares showpieces in the Visitor Retail Experience. A visit to tour the Factory, Parking If you plan on staying in the area for an extended break why not avail gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the amazing skills Parking adjacent required to produce beautiful handcrafted crystal. 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.

30 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 31 Contact Loftus Hall Loftus Hall, Hook Head, , Hook Lighthouse Co. Wexford Tel: 051-397 728 , Co. Wexford New Ross, Co. Wexford [email protected] www.loftushall.ie New Ross Location The Most Haunted House in Ireland Loftus Hall is located on Hook Peninsula floor, revealing the fascinating history SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.1485,-6.9107 and the long told Opening Times Legend of Loftus Open Sat and Sun from Feb 11 Hall. Every day from June 17 to Sept 03 The Hall sits on Halloween: Oct 20 to Nov 05 Christmas: Check website for five acres of walled opening times gardens, work Admission Rates began in Spring House Tour: Adults €10/Senior €7 2016 to reinstate Child(4–11 yrs) €5 / (12–18 yrs) €6 these gardens to Students (with valid student card) €6 their former glory, Family 2+2, (Child 4–11 yrs) €25 Family 2+3, (Child 4–11 yrs) €30 Set on the stunning Hook including extensive planting of Infants (0–3yrs) go free but they Peninsula in Wexford, Loftus box hedging, a fairy door trail require inputting on your booking Hall is fast becoming one of for kids and the completion of Information the South East’s must see tourist Queen Victoria’s Garden to the Tours must be pre-booked online. attractions. front of the House. Parents/guardians to decide if suitable for children. Under 16 yrs Renowned as Ireland’s Most Seasonal menu available in the must be accompanied by an adult. restaurant or relax and unwind Haunted House, visitors can Parking The world’s oldest intact working take a 45 minute interactive with a cup of coffee in the €2 per car tour where a tour guide will Courtyard. lighthouse Contact take them through the ground Explore the world’s oldest intact Hook Lighthouse Fethard-on-Sea, Hook Peninsula working lighthouse. Marking Co. Wexford the entrance to the Waterford Tel: 051-397 055 / 397 054 estuary and built some 800 [email protected] years ago by the knight www.hookheritage.ie PURCHASE A HERITAGE CARD & William Marshal, the black and Hook Head Location white striped tower caps the 50 km from Wexford via Wellington EXPLORE IRELAND’S HERITAGE Bridge and Fethard-on-Sea Peninsula’s southern tip. 29 km from Waterford via the Hook Lighthouse truly is one of Passage East Car Ferry and Ramsgrange. 38km from New Ross a kind. On a guided tour you via Campile or Fethard-on-Sea can climb the 115 well-worn balcony enjoy the sea breeze Free on your face as you gaze at SatNav: Latitude/Longitude steps of the tower to meet a 52.1247, -6.9289 life-size hologram figure: the miles of coastline and an admission Opening Times St. Dubhán, who tells of awesome 360degree view. Visitor Centre: to more perishing nights spent with Relax by the sea and enjoy some Open Year Round, fellow monks in the 5th century, homemade produce at the Café daily 09:30–17:00h than 45 of warning sailors against dangers Guided Tours of Lighthouse Tower: in the visitor centre, situated in Tours every half hour daily from with a beacon they kept the former light keepers’ houses 09:30–17:00h and later during peak Ireland’s finest alight on the headland. Then with gift shop, art workshops season. Last admission 30 mins another life-size figure appears: for you to join in, and many before closing time heritage sites Strongbow’s son-in-law William exhibits. Guided tours are on Admission Rates Marshall, ‘the greatest knight offer 7 days a week, sharing Adult €9, Senior/Student €8 that ever lived’, who tells of his with visitors one of the greatest Family (2+2 aged 5–16) €22 empire in the Southeast. And Family (2+3 aged 5–16) €24. U4 Free experiences on Ireland’s Ancient Group rates are available on Guided Unlimited access for up to one year when you reach the tower East. tours and at the Café. Pre-booking essential €40 €30 €10 €90 Festivities at Hook Lighthouse Information Gift Shop, Café, Bakery, Art Exhibits, Adult Senior Child/Student Family A year round calendar of special events, festivals and late opening Artists workshop, Art classes, and occasions take place on the lighthouse lawns which include BBQ’s, Maritime Displays. Garden Picnic Heritage Cards can be purchased: Pirate Days, Music concerts, Harvest celebrations and Maritime areas and Toilet facilities. Free WiFi at participating heritage sites, festivals. All year round resident artist Rose Finn hosts workshops for Parking by phone: 01-647 6592 / Lo Call 1850-600 601 adults and children—contact Rose on 087-745 2208. Free car and coach parking - For details of festivals and events see @HookLighthouse social media by fax: 094 937 3395 for up to date information. www.heritageireland.ie

32 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 33 Dunbrody Famine Ship Ballyhack Castle Contact Experience & Restaurant Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience Ballyhack, Co. Wexford The Emigrant Trail, New Ross, Co. Wexford New Ross, Co. Wexford Contact Tel: 051-425 239 Ballyhack Castle [email protected] Ballyhack Castle is located on a Ballyhack An authentic reproduction of an www.dunbrody.com Co. Wexford steep slope in a commanding 1840’s emigrant vessel providing SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Tel: 051-389 468 52.3935, -6.9477 position overlooking Waterford [email protected] a world class interpretation of estuary. The castle, a large www.heritageireland.ie the famine emigrant experience. Opening Times Every Day, All Year Round 09:00–18:00h tower house, is thought to SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Incorporating guided tour, Last tour Apr to Sept 17:00h have been built c.1450 by 52.2458, -6.9677 costumed performers and themed Oct to March 16:00h the Knights Hospitallers of St. exhibitions, the story is brought to Opening Times Admission Rates John, one of the two great life, providing a unique insight into May 11 to Aug 30 Adult €10. Senior €8. Child/Student €6 military orders founded at the Daily 9:30–17:00h Sat to Wed incl the bravery of Irish people during Family (2+1 <12) €22, (2+2 < 12) €25 beginning of the 12th century Last admissions 45 mins before closing the famine. Restaurant offering (2+3 < 12) €30. Group rates apply at the time of the Crusades. Admission Rates panoramic views of the Information Free of charge and the Dunbrody Restaurant and Gift Shop on-site Parking Famine Ship, extensive menu Parking Parking in nearby village available all day. Public parking available nearby

Tintern Abbey Kennedy Homestead Contact Kennedy Homestead New Ross, Co. Wexford Dunganstown The Emigrant Trail, New Ross, Co. Wexford New Ross, Co. Wexford Tel: 051-388 264 Contact A Cistercian Abbey, founded Follow the rise from Famine [email protected] Tintern Abbey www.kennedyhomestead.ie c. 1200 by William, the Earl Saltmills, New Ross Emigrant to President! The Marshall, and named after Co. Wexford Kennedy Homestead, birthplace SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Tintern in Wales. The remains Tel: 051-562 650 of President John F. Kennedy’s 52.3467, -6.9872 [email protected] Opening Times consist of a nave, chancel, tower, www.heritageireland.ie great grandfather, celebrates chapel and cloister. It was partly the story of five generations of Open Every Day, All Year. 09:30–17:30h SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Last admission 17:00h converted into living quarters 52.2371, -6.8380 the Kennedy dynasty. A state after 1541, and further adapted of the art visitor centre housing Admission Rates Adult €7.50. Senior €6.50 over the centuries. The Abbey Opening Times Apr 06 to Nov 01 an interpretive exhibition allows Child/Student €6. Family €22 was occupied by the Colclough Daily 10:00–17:00h visitors to follow the fortunes of Group Rate on request Last admission 16:15h family from the 16th century the most famous Irish emigrant Information until 1960s. Admission Rates families. Facilities include a Souvenir Shop. Disabled access Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 courtesy of unique collection of Kennedy Parking Child/Student €3, Family €13 PJ Browne Photography memorabilia and AV display. On- Site Car Park. Coach Parking JFK Memorial Park & Ferns Castle Contact JFK Memorial Park & Arboretum Arboretum New Ross, Co. Wexford Tel: 051-388 171 Ferns, Co. Wexford The Emigrant Trail, New Ross, Co. Wexford [email protected] Contact SatNav: Latitude/Longitude This castle was built in the 13th Ferns Castle Dedicated to the memory of 52.3211, -6.9337 century, possibly by William, Ferns, Co. Wexford John F. Kennedy, President of Tel: 053-936 6411 Opening Times Earl Marshall. Originally, the [email protected] the United States who was Open daily year round except Good castle formed a square, with www.heritageireland.ie tragically assassinated in 1963, Friday & Christmas Day. Oct to Mar 10:00–17:00h. April 10:00–18:30h large corner towers. Only half SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the same year that he visited his of the castle now remains. The May to August 10:00–20:00h 52.5905, -6.4992 ancestral home in New Ross. The September 10:00–18:30h most complete tower contains a Opening Times arboretum is a plant collection of fine circular chapel, with carved international standing, covering Admission Rates May 11 to Sept 20 Adult €4. Seniors €3. Students €2 ornament. The tower also has Daily 10:00–17:00h 252 hectares on Slieve Coillte Family €10. Group Rate on request several original fireplaces and a Last admission 45 mins before closing featuring 4,500 types of trees Information vaulted basement. Archaeological Admission Rates and shrubs. It is also home to Tearoom (seasonal) & Picnic Area excavations revealed a rock- cut Free of charge an exhibition which chronicles Parking ditch outside the castle walls. Parking President Kennedy’s time in the Private on-site car park Car parking available White House.

34 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 35 Rebellion Irish National Heritage Park at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre Contact The National 1798 Rebellion Centre Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Tel: 053-923 7596 [email protected] Rebellion is here… www.rebellion.ie Enniscorthy Fanned by flames of Revolution While here, why not also visit Location 30 mins from Rosslare on N11; 40 in America and France, the VINEGAR HILL BATTLEFIELD, site mins from Waterford on N30; 1hr 45 events of 1798 in Ireland are of the most famous battle of mins from Dublin Airport on N11 forever etched in blood on the 1798 Rebellion. Its current SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the annals of Irish history. peace, serenity, and spectacular 52.4967, -6.5694 Vividly re-told in an exciting views belie its background as Opening Times interpretation of events, the one of the bloodiest battlefields Mon to Fri 09:30–17:00h “Rebellion Experience” at the in Irish history. 20,000 men, Sat & Sun Closed Last entry to exhibition is 45 mins multi-award winning National women, and children faced before closing 1798 Rebellion Centre is not to 10,000 well-armed and well- Vinegar Hill Battlefield: be missed. trained members of the Crown Year round from 10:00h to dusk Meet key figures of the Forces, in a battle that lasted Admission Rates Rebellion, including John only four hours, but left 1,500 Adult €7. Student/Senior €4 dead and a county distraught. Children (Over 5yrs) €3. Family €20 Shehan (The Croppy Boy), Entry to Vinegar Hill Battlefield, Free Tom the Devil and General Information Gerard Lake, and experience Craft and book shop on-site 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 Journey to a place where history FREE weapons and cookery Hill battlefield is not accessible by Contact demonstrations throughout 52-seater coaches and legends come to life Irish National Heritage Park the week (Details available on Ferrycarrig Enter a special place, where Experience one of the Co. Wexford website). Ireland’s Heritage comes alive renowned tours in the company Tel: 053-912 0733 with sights and sounds that of a costumed guide. Partake [email protected] www.inhp.com shaped a country and helped to in an exciting course lead Wexford shape the world. A visit to the by traditional craft workers Location Irish National Heritage Park is and local artists (Course pre- Wexford Town like no other you can imagine. booking required). Within the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Surprises wait around every park children have a unique 52.3482, -6.5171 turn as you explore 35 acres of opportunity to experience Opening Times Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford this remarkable heritage trail. Ireland’s heritage and fun May to Aug: 09:30–18:30h Sept to April: 09:30–17:30h Contact From Campsite to Ringfort, activities including panning Please allow approx 2 hours for a A View from the Keep Enniscorthy Castle, Castle Hill from Mill to Fulacht Fiadh, for gold, wattle your own visit to the park Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford from Crannóg to Viking House, house, rock art, two adventure Last admission 15:00–16:00h Be sure to visit Tel: 053-923 4699 [email protected] every activity is an unexpected playgrounds and an activity Admission Rates the dungeon www.enniscorthycastle.ie adventure into 9,000 years. The scramble. Special programmes Adult €9.50 Family €25 and see the Enniscorthy Location world you enter is an authentic and family fun days are here Student/Senior €8 rare medieval to entertain and delight Situated in the heart of Co. Wexford recreation of Ireland’s heritage. Information wall art – The 40mins drive from Waterford on Homesteads, places of ritual, children with archery, spear Fulacht Fiadh Restaurant Halberdier, N30. 20 mins drive from Wexford and Craft shop burial modes and long forgotten throwing or a hawk walk with dress up as a on N11 remains will enlighten the casual the resident falconer. Whether Parking knight or lady SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Parking on-site visitor and interest the scholar. you stay for an hour or an of the house, 52.5014, – 6.5671 afternoon, every visit to the Explore the Neolithic farmstead marvel at the Opening Times Irish National Heritage Park Mon to Fri 09:30-17:00h with stone age crops or witness works of the will be an experience you will Sat/Sun, Bank Hols 12:00-17:00h ancient breeds of animals in world-renowned Entry to castle up until 16:30h never forget. Ringfort stayover natural surroundings (Seasonal). furniture each day also available, check website. designer Eileen Admission Rates Fulacht Fiadh Restaurant and Craft Shop Gray, and climb Adult €5. Student/Senior €4 Family €10. Child (Over 5) €3 The award winning Enniscorthy the steps to the Irish hospitality and Wexford charm combine with all the modern Castle, in the heart of battlements at the top of the Information facilities to make your visit a time to remember. Enniscorthy town, was built castle to discover the amazing Craft and book shop on-site Before you leave, visit the craft and book shop with its wide range in the 13th century, and has views of Vinegar Hill Battlefield, Parking of designer clothing and quality Irish crafts. You can also sample long been home to Anglo- Enniscorthy town, and the Parking available in local public car fine Irish cuisine in the restaurant, eat out on the terrace and savour parks (within 2 mins. walk) Norman knights, English Earls surrounding flora and fauna. the sensation of the Crannog and Lake, awash in the colours and and local merchant families. fragrances of Ireland’s past.

36 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 37 Secret Valley Wildlife Park Kia Ora Mini Farm Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Gorey, Co. Wexford

Discover the wonders of Secret Valley Wildlife Park!! Family fun filled farm Contact Kia Ora Mini Farm At Secret Valley Wildlife Contact Kia Ora Mini Farm is a family for the birthday boy or girl to Courteencurragh, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Park they strive to make Secret Valley Wildlife Park run open farm in Gorey, Co. make them feel extra special. Coolnacon, Clonroche, Tel: 053-942 1166 everyones visit one they Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Wexford where children can Keep an eye on the website Mob: 086-878 8424 won’t forget. Providing Tel: 087-205 0069 get up close and personal for Kia Ora Mini Farm’s special [email protected] a once in a lifetime [email protected] with some feathered and furry events at Easter, Halloween and Gorey www.kiaoraminifarm.ie www.secretvalley.ie chance to encounter Enniscorthy friends. Adults can relax in Christmas with fun for all the Location exotic animals in a Location the coffee shop or enjoy the family. Between the town of Gorey and seaside village of Courtown Harbour safe environment with First turn left after Clonroche, 1 mile outdoor seating while the down the road on the right. The Park off the R742. Exit 23 off the by-pass beautiful surrounds. From is 15 minutes from Enniscorthy town children enjoy themselves bottle-feeding the hungry and learn about the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6762, -6.2565 goats to getting up 52.4257, -6.7558 animals. close and personal with Opening Times Opening Times Facilities include NEW Open every day from 10:00–17:30h lemurs, there is something Apr to Aug everyday 10:00–18:00h REAL DIGGERS, Go Kart weather permitting for every age. The Sept to Mar weekends 11:00–17:00h Track, Footgolf, Crazy Admission Rates weekdays 11:00–16:00h keeper talks are fun and Maze, Fire Engine Ride, Adults €7:50. Child €7:50 educational and, with 14 Admission Rates Football Pitch, Milking Groups welcome acres of the valley open Check website for details Cow etc. The farm is fully Information to the public including Information wheelchair accessible and Coffee shop with snacks and hot drinks. a recreational area and Debit/Credit cards are not accepted perfect for school tours/ traditional farmyard, there Parking large groups. Parking is never a dull moment at Free parking on-site Free on-site parking A dedicated party room the park. is available with a throne

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Gorey, Co. Wexford Gorey, Co. Wexford Contact Wells House & Gardens Contact Ballyedmond, Gorey, Co. Wexford Pirates of all ages will enjoy swashbuckling fun Pirates Cove A Great Victorian House and Gardens Tel: 053-918 6737 Courtown Harbour, Gorey [email protected] the paddleboats. Co. Wexford Waiting to be explored is Wells gardens or browse through Gorey www.wellshouse.ie Funcaves soft play Tel: 053-942 5555 House and Gardens, located the Craft Courtyard. Make Location area is always a hit [email protected] in the lush green countryside new friends at the animal farm Wells House is on the R741 between Gorey www.piratescove.ie Gorey and Wexford. It is with the under 10s. of Co Wexford just 20 minutes & falconry centre and enjoy Location 18 km from Gorey Don’t forget the 10 Take Exit 23 off the M11 and south of Gorey. The house delicious lunches and home 24 km from Wexford Pin Bowling, Electric follow signs for Courtown. At the and gardens were designed baked treats in the restaurant. 21 km from Enniscorthy children’s Go-karts, the crossroads in the village turn right, by renowned architect Daniel Try your hand at archery or 110 km from Dublin (choose exit 23 off N11) Pirates Cove is approx. 200 metres Robertson famed for his work book an unforgettable Hawk Games Arcade and on the right hand side the Spinning Compass in ! With Walk with the onsite falconer! SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.528448, -6.346021 Casino for older SatNav: Latitude/Longitude something for all generations Check website for details of all 52.6431, -6.2328 visitors! Cove Café Wells House and Gardens is the events—Voted Best Family Day Opening Times 10:00–18:00h (May to September) Opening Times ideal choice for a day out! Out by TodayFM listeners. serves up feasts fit for Jun, Jul & Aug Daily 11:00–22:00h 11:00–16:00h (October to April) Captain Jack Cove himself. For Ahoy Mateys! Come along to Refer to website for Sept to May Enchanted woodland Admission Rates Pirates Cove for a great family a bit more adrenaline the Aqua opening times walks with hidden Entry €8 per car Zone is a must or take a ride day out. Enjoy the sub tropical Admission Rates secrets are waiting to Information gardens, when you challenge on the eco-friendly Pirates Cove Each activity varies in price be discovered, have Restaurant, Playground, Animal See website for rates your crew to a game of 18-hole Express at Courtown’s Seafront. fun in the Adventure Farm & Falconry Centre, House Tour, mini golf. Be the captain of your See website for more details Information Playground, Woodland Walks, Gardens, Craft Café on site Courtyard own bumper boat as you travel about the different packages experience Victorian around the beautiful lagoon but on offer as well as birthday Parking life on the “living” Parking Full car park on-site beware of the waterfalls. Walk party and group packages. So On-site parking available house tour, relax in on water in the bubble rollers bring your crew along for an the stunning terrace while the little scallywags enjoy adventure not to be missed!

38 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 39 St. Canice’s Cathedral Contact St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower Dunmore Cave & Round Tower The Close, Kilkenny City Tel: 056-776 4971 The Close, Kilkenny City [email protected] Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny www.stcanicescathedral.com Kilkenny Location Consisting of a series of A great day out for all the family Top of Coach Rd off Dean St chambers these caves contain Contact SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Dunmore Cave St Canice’s Cathedral & Round 52.6568, -7.2572 some of the finest calcite Tower is Ireland’s best preserved formations found in any Irish Ballyfoyle, Castlecomer Road Opening Times Co. Kilkenny medieval Cathedral, appearing Apr, May & Sept cave. The cave has been known Tel: 056-776 7726 to the visitor today very much Mon to Sat: 10:00–13:00h & 14:00– to man for many centuries [email protected] as it did to our Norman and 17:00h, Sun: 14:00– 17:00h and is first mentioned in www.heritageireland.ie Jun, Jul & Aug, Mon to Sat: 09:00– Gaelic ancestors 800 years ago. 18:00h, Sun: 14:00–18:00h the 9th century Irish Triads. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude See the Medieval Effigy Tombs— Oct to Mar: Mon to Sat: 10:00–13:00h Archaeological finds within the 52.7341, -7.2477 one of the finest collections & 14:00–16:00h. Sun: 14:00–16:00h cave confirm Viking activity. Opening Times in Europe; The Kytler Grave Last admissions 1/2 hr before closing Exhibitions and displays in the Open All Year Tower Entry to the tower depends on Slab—condemned as a witch weather and staffing Visitor Centre. The caves are Admission Rates in 1324, Dame Alice Kylter inaccessible for wheelchair users. Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 escaped leaving her servant Admission Rates Child/Student €3, Family €13 Cathedral Adults €4, Concession €3 Petronella to burn instead; the Groups (min 10) €3pp, with guide Round Tower—a thousand years €3.50pp. Tower Adults €3 old and one of only two in the Group (12 max per climb) world that visitors can still climb! Please telephone to confirm Non-group Cathedral & Tower: Cathedral wheelchair accessible. Adults €6, Family €15 (2A & 3C) Jerpoint Abbey Information leaflets are available Information Gift Shop in 15 languages. Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny Contact Under 12 not allowed to climb Parking Jerpoint Abbey Street parking close by Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny the tower. An outstanding Cistercian abbey Tel: 056-772 4623 founded in the second half of [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie the 12th century. The church’s Romanesque details date from this SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.5111, -7.1582 period. In the transept chapels the visitor can see 13th to 16th Opening Times Early Mar to Sept Daily 09:00–17:30h National Craft Gallery century tomb sculpture. The tower Oct Daily 09:00–17:00h and cloister date from the 15th Nov to start of Dec Daily 09:30–16:00h Castle Yard, Kilkenny City century. The chief delight of the Dec to March Prebooked tours only Abbey is the sculptured cloister Admission Rates Contact arcade with unique carvings. Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 National Craft Gallery The Visitor Centre houses an Child/Student €3, Family €13 Fostering the craft industry in Ireland Castle Yard, Kilkenny City Parking Tel: 056-779 6147 interesting exhibition. design-makers Car & coach parking [email protected] both in Ireland www.nationalcraftgallery.ie and abroad, Kilkenny Location developing Across the road from relationships SatNav: Latitude/Longitude with Irish and 52.6499, -7.2493 International St. Mary’s Church Opening Times galleries and Tues to Sat 10:00–17:30h collectors, Sun 11:00–17:30h Gowran, Co. Kilkenny and inspiring Closed Mondays appreciation, Bank Holidays 11:00–17:30h Built in the late 13th century on Contact Admission Rates ©Dylan Vaughan creativity and the site of an earlier monastery St. Mary’s Church Free Admission innovation this church was served by clerics Gowran, Co. Kilkenny through the Information who lived in the community. Tel: 056-772 6894 (open season) or gallery education programme. Craft-based shops on-site where 056-772 4623 (closed season) Housed in the beautifully you can browse or watch work The church was a large and [email protected] restored 18th century stables Activities include: Critically- being made. On-going exhibitions elaborate structure, with an www.heritageireland.ie throughout the year of Kilkenny Castle, the National acclaimed exhibitions aisled nave and a long chancel SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Check www.nationalcraftgallery.ie Craft Gallery was established by programme of Irish and and has high quality architectural 52.6290, -7.0647 Parking sculpture throughout. In the late the Crafts Council of Ireland in International contemporary Opening Times Pay & display on street parking, or 2000. craft, programme of public middle ages the existing tower May 18 to Aug 30 nearby Ormonde Street Car Park was modified, and in the 19th 10:30h–17:00h, Wed to Sun inclusive The main focus of the gallery talks, exhibition tours and century it was incorporated into Last admission 45 mins before closing is on profiling the work of Irlsh workshops. the parish church. Admission Rates Free of charge

40 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 41 The Chocolate Garden Contact The Chocolate Garden of Ireland Carlow County Museum Contact of Ireland Rath, Tullow, Co Carlow, R93 PY82 Carlow County Museum Tel: 059-648 1999 College Street, Carlow Town, R93 E3T2 Tullow, Co. Carlow [email protected] College Street, Carlow Town Tel: 059-913 1554 www.chocolategarden.ie [email protected] Carlow www.carlowcountymuseum.ie Chocolate Workshops SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Located in the Cultural Quarter of Carlow (booking essential) & 52.7959, –6.6618 Location Chocolate Mould-making Opening Times Visit the multi-award-winning at the age of 18 for his role in Carlow County Museum is located in the heart of Carlow Town just off (available on a drop-in Mon to Sat 10:00–17:00h Carlow County Museum the Irish War of Independence. Sun & B/Hols 13:00–18:00h Tullow Street (main street) sharing basis). Café & Ice Cream Closed Dec 24 to Jan 31 in Carlow Town’s ‘Cultural Find out about scientist John the same building as Carlow Library parlour with Free Play Area Quarter’. Over four display Tyndall, the first person to and directly next door to Carlow Admission Rates Cathedral —this is a wonderful venue €12.50 per person—workshops must be galleries, some of the highlights discover the greenhouse effect. for those with a taste for pre-booked on www.chocolategarden.ie; include the magnificent 19th SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the finer things in life. €10 per person—mould-making century six-meter hand-carved 52.8365,-6.9283 Whatever your age, spoil session (includes an ice-cream) oak pulpit from Carlow Opening Times your senses with awesome Information Cathedral, named among Open all year round Free Play Area Jun to Aug 10:00–17:00h ice cream and chocolate, the top one hundred Sun & B/Hols 14:00–16:30h all made on-site. Parking objects to see in an Irish Sept to May 10:00–16:30h Free parking available museum. Gaze upon the Contact the Museum for Christmas fabulous new 1916-2016 opening times Last admission 30 minutes before commemorative stained closing glass panel. View the Admission Rates smoking pipe of Captain Contact Free Admission Myles Keogh, killed at Huntington Castle Huntington Castle Parking Clonegal, Co. Carlow the Battle of Little Big Parking for cars in the nearby car Tel: 053-937 7160 Horn. See the remains of parks. Parking for coaches in either Clonegal, Co. Carlow [email protected] the last cigarette smoked the Bus Park on Barrack Street or in www.huntingtoncastle.com by Kevin Barry, who the Visual Arts Centre car park One of Ireland’s historical SatNav: Latitude/Longitude was executed in 1920 52.6905, -6.6492 gems, this amazing Castle is still lived in by descendants Opening Times Gardens: Daily May to Sept of the original builders. The 11:00–18:00h. Castle: Weekends guided tour (approx 35 May & Sept and daily June, July, Aug mins) features the world 13:00–17:00h (last tour) plus Easter, famous Temple of Isis in the Halloween, Christmas etc. dungeons as well as Castle Admission Rates Mitchelstown Cave rooms and ghost stories. With Gardens only Adults €5. Child (U12) Contact €2.50. Castle Tour & Gardens formal gardens, an adventure Mitchelstown Cave Adults €9 Child (U12) €4 Cahir, Co. Tipperary Burncourt, Cahir, Co Tipperary playground, tearooms and Usual concessions apply E21 H920 giftshop, Huntington Castle is Tel: 052-746 7246 Parking One of Europe’s Major Showcaves. the perfect place for a day out. [email protected] Ample free parking (including Coaches) Mitchelstown Cave is one of the on-site www.mitchelstowncave.com largest and most complex cave SatNav: Latitude/Longitude systems in Ireland. On the guided tour 52.3057, -8.1045 you will follow ancient passageways Opening Times and visit massive caverns in which you Daily: Feb to May & Nov 10:00–16:00h are surrounded by indescribable cave Jun to Aug 10:00–16:45h; Sep/Oct Altamont Gardens formations, stalactites, stalagmites and 10:00–16:30h; Dec/Jan 10:00–16:00h w/ ends only; Dec 26/Jan 08 10:00–16:00h Contact huge calcite pillars. Guided tours are Admission Rates Altamont Gardens conducted through half a mile of this Tullow, Co. Carlow Adult €9, Child (0–12) €3.50 Bunclody Road, Tullow, Co. Carlow world famous cave. Tel: 059-915 9444 Family (2+2) €20 Large, beautiful old world garden, [email protected] Entry to cave is by guided tour, min 2 Parking Altamont is an enchanting blend www.heritageireland.ie adults required for tour. Free parking for cars and coaches of formal and informal gardens SatNav: Latitude/Longitude located on a 100 acre estate. 52.7384, -6.7207 Beautiful riverside walks ensure a Opening Times great experience at any time of year Open all year Ballyhoura Country Easter to end of Sept 09:00–18:30h starting in spring with the snowdrop Oct 09:00–17:00h The region extends from North East Limerick to North East Cork, collection, daffodils and other spring Nov & Feb 09:00–16:30h bordering Tipperary and flanked by the Ballyhoura Mountains. It bulbs. Rhododendrons, azaleas and Dec & Jan 09:00–16:00h contains a lush green countryside of mountains, valleys, rivers later the rose collection in full bloom Closed Christmas Day and streams accented by fantastic activities, heritage sites, mid-summer, followed by contrasting Admission Rates great local produce and wonderful friendly people. Free Admission. autumnal colours in the winter. There Check out www.visitballyhoura.com is also a Walled Garden situated within Parking the grounds of the estate. €2 pay and display

42 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 43 Bunratty Castle The Main Guard and Folk Park Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Contact Bunratty, Co. Clare The Main Guard Contact Sarsfield Street, Clonmel Shannon Heritage Take a journey through the decades Co. Tipperary Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Tel: 052-612 7484 Bunratty, Co. Clare the Palatinate of [email protected] Tel: 061-360 788 www.heritageireland.ie administrative area of Clonmel Bunratty [email protected] www.shannonheritage.com County Tipperary. Location Forms one end of the main street - Location In 1715, the Sarsfield Street is in Clonmel town Bunratty is a ten minute drive from Palatinate jurisdiction SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Shannon Airport, just off the N18 was extinguished. In 52.3529, -7.7015 dual carriageway between Limerick & Ennis - follow signage on N18 about 1810, the Opening Times ground floor, a loggia Apr 13 to Sept 27 SatNav: Latitude/Longitude of open arches, Daily 09:00–17:00h 52.6986, -8.8111 was converted into Last admission 16:15h Opening Times Please note this site may be closed shops, a basement Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is open at short notice. Please ring ahead daily year round 09:00–17:30h excavated and before visiting Last admission to the folk park 16:15h additional floors Admission Rates A window to the past Last admission to the castle 16:00h inserted. Free of Charge Closed Dec 24th, 25th & 26th Bunratty Castle and Folk Park farmhouses, two watermills, a Opening hours are extended during The Main Guard is one of the It has been recently restored to Information is one of Ireland’s top visitor blacksmith’s forge, a church, summer months oldest surviving civic buildings, its original form and the open During the closed season contact attractions. A visit to the a display of 19th century See www.shannonheritage.com the and one of the earliest arcade of sandstone columns 062-61437 Castle, the most complete and agricultural machinery and lots Banquet Times examples of classical public is once again a feature of [email protected] authentic medieval fortress in more… Reservations Necessary the streetscape. Inside visitors Bunratty 17:30 & 20:45h, year round architecture in Ireland. The Parking Ireland, and the captivating Folk A restored village street can enjoy two impressive dramatic landmark was built by Car parking close to site Park is a wonderful experience complete with pub, post Admission Rates James Butler, Duke of Ormond, exhibitions. for all the family. Varying categories including Family, office, school, doctor’s house, Seniors, Child rates etc in 1675 as the courthouse for Built in 1425, the majestic hardware shop, printers, Information Castle was restored in 1954 to drapery shop, and pawnbrokers The Bunratty Gift Shop and its former medieval splendour. provide the main focal point speciality shops on the village street It now contains mainly 15th for the park which will enchant Selection of dining options – Tea and 16th Century furnishings, and mesmerise both young and Room (Mar to Oct) & Mac’s Pub (Mid-Jan to Dec 23rd—limited tapestries and works of art, old. There is also a fabulous opening during off peak season) Swiss Cottage which capture the mood of new children’s playground, Parking the times. Marvel at the finest including slides, swings, Ample free parking for coaches Cahir, Co. Tipperary collection of medieval furniture zipwire, Viking head ship, and cars in the country, which brings to hammock and sand play area A Shannon Heritage Attraction life a vital part of our medieval for little ones (and not so little!) Step back in time Contact past. Included are eight to enjoy! Swiss Cottage rustic features include Ardfinnan Road, Cahir a distinctive thatched Co. Tipperary roof while it’s external Tel: 052-744 1144 [email protected] woodwork resembles www.heritageisland.ie branched trees. Cahir Location Contact 2km south of Cahir Town off R670— Stonehall Wildlife Park The nature theme Stonehall Wildlife Park road to Ardfinnan is continued Curraghchase, Kilcornan, Co. Limerick throughout the Opening Times Kilcornan, Co. Limerick Tel: 061-393 940 former guest cottage’s Mar 17, 18, 19 [email protected] www.stonehallvisitorfarm.com internal furnishings Apr 06 to Nov 01 Daily 10:00–18:00h Stonehall hosts a wide variety of - containing a graceful SatNav: Latitude/Longitude rare & domestic animals, from 52.6080, -8.8680 spiral staircase and Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Llamas, Alpacas, Ostriches, Emus, Opening Times some elegantly Child/Student €3, Family €13 Rheas and a large variety of Parrots decorated rooms. April, May, June, Sept, Oct Information & Birds of Prey. Sat & Sun 11:00–18:00h July & Aug. Open 7 days a week The wallpaper in the Admission by guided tour only Enjoy the nature trail walk. A delightful “cottage orné” built Salon manufactured by the Please note that this is a very busy Mon to Sat 11:00–18:00h site and visitors may experience a Caters for all weather conditions. Sun 11:00–18:00h in the early 1800s by Richard Dufour factory is one of the delay during the Summer months Visit the indoor pets corner, bring Nov to Mar closed Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall first commercially produced Open Dec for Santa’s Grotto Parking your picnic and enjoy the indoor to a design by the famous Parisian wallpapers. Situated on Public car & coach parking close play area where there are a variety Admission Rates Regency architect John Nash. an elevated site with access by to site Adult €8. Children €8 of go-karts and bouncy castles for The cottage was inspired by stone steps. Separate rate for Santa’s Grotto the children. nature, and its unusual and Parking Parking facilities for coaches & cars

44 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 45 Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… 1 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum 4 21 The Clonakility Park Adventure Centre 16 41 The Reg Gastro Bar 28 61 Kia Ora Mini Farm 39 2 Shannon Ferry 5 22 Zipit Forest Adventures 16 42 Reginalds Tower 28 62 Wells House & Gardens 39 3 Listowel Castle 5 23 Toy Soldier Factory 17 43 Medieval Museum 29 63 St. Canice's Cathedral 40 4 Ardfert Cathedral 6 24 Desmond Castle 18 44 Bishop's Palace 29 64 National Craft Gallery 40 5 Tralee Bay Wetlands 6 25 Crawford Art Gallery 18 45 Waterford Treasures Epic Tour 29 65 Dunmore Cave 41 6 Aqua Dome 7 26 Cork City Gaol 18 46 House of Waterford Crystal 30 66 Jerpoint Abbey 41 7 Gallarus Oratory 7 27 Blarney Castle 19 47 Passage East Car Ferry 31 67 St. Mary's Church 41 8 Crag Cave 8 28 Mahon Point Shopping Centre 20 48 Hook Lighthouse 32 68 The Chocolate Garden of Ireland 42 9 Derrynane House 8 29 Fota Wildlife Park 21 49 Loftus Hall 33 69 Huntington Castle 42 10 Seafari 9 30 Fota House 21 50 Ballyhack Castle 34 70 Altamont Gardens 42 11 Muckross House and Gardens 10 31 The Jameson Distillery 22 51 Tintern Abbey 34 71 Carlow County Museum 43 12 Kennedy's Pet Farm 11 32 Cobh, The Queenstown Story 23 52 Ferns Castle 34 72 Mitchelstown Cave 43 13 Irish Whiskey Experience 11 33 Spike Island 23 53 Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience 35 73 Ballyhoura Country 43 14 Coolwood Wildlife Park & Mill 12 34 Cork Harbour Boat Hire 24 54 Kennedy Homestead 35 74 The Main Guard 44 15 Killarney Shuttle Bus 12 35 Ballymaloe Cookery School & Gardens 24 55 JFK Memorial Park & Arboretum 35 75 Swiss Cottage 44 16 Allihies Copper Mine Museum 12 36 Youghal Clock Gate Tower 25 56 Irish National Heritage Park 36 76 Bunratty Castle & Folk Park 45 17 Mizen Head Signal Station 13 37 Perks Entertainment Centre 26 57 National 1798 Rebellion Centre 37 77 Stonehall Wildlife Park 45 18 Skibbereen Heritage Centre 13 38 Dungarvan Castle 26 58 Enniscorthy Castle 37 19 Fastnet Rock Tour 14 39 Splashworld 27 59 Secret Valley Wildlife Park 38 20 Cape Clear Island Ferry Service 15 40 Waterford & Suir Valley Railway 27 60 Pirates Cove 38

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