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heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice of public works Trade Catalogue 2021 Ireland’s Ancient East Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Wild Atlantic Way Dublin group trade information 1. groups and trade … explore more ¬ Specific language audio-visual films in some sites for pre-booked tours Bring your group to visit an historic place for a great day out. ¬ If you are a public group or in the travel trade and have ¬ Access to OPW Tour Operator Voucher Scheme (TOVS). customers for group travel, FIT or MICE our staff are Payment by monthly invoice. delighted to present memorable experiences at over 70 Email us at [email protected] historic attractions.* * Minimum numbers may vary at sites due to COVID–19 restrictions as at July 2020. ¬ Our guides excel in customer service and storytelling * Some sites may not be fully accessible or closed due to COVID–19 that enthrals and engrosses the visitor, while offering restrictions as at July 2020. a unique insight into the extraordinary legacy of Ireland’s iconic heritage. 3. plan your itinerary ¬ Join our mailing list for more information on heritageireland.ie ¬ For inspiration about passage tombs, historic castles, ¬ Contact each site directly for booking – details in Groups / Christian sites and historic houses and gardens throughout Trade Catalogue Ireland. * Due to COVID–19 restrictions some sites may not be open. ¬ From brunch to banquets – find out about catering facilities at sites, events and more … 2. group visit benefits ¬ Wild Atlantic Way ¬ Group Rate – up to 20% off normal adult admission rate. ¬ Ireland’s Ancient East (min. 10 at most sites) ¬ Dublin ¬ One free tour leader per group booking ¬ Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands ¬ Free once-off familiarisation visit ¬ Ability to amend/cancel bookings free of charge 4. tour operators voucher scheme – contact us ¬ Coach parking at many of our sites ¬ Visitor Services, Office of Public Works, ¬ Use of tour groups own wireless transmission whisper 20 Lakeside Retail Park, Ballindine Road, Claremorris, system allowed. (This does not include open audio loud- Co. Mayo, f12 dk30, Ireland. speakers.) Some of our sites have their own guided wireless t. 353 (1) 647 6000 / e. [email protected] transmission system/audio guide provided free of charge. ¬ Coming soon – Holiday Pass. Explore more with a 2-week ¬ Fast track admission for pre-booked groups Holiday Pass. For use by FITs / individuals only. ¬ Exclusive guided tours (some sites have specific language ¬ Join our mailing list for more information on heritageireland.ie guided tours) www.heritageireland.ie office of public works Coleraine Ireland’s Iconic Heritage Sites Letterkenny Derry Larne Ireland’s Ancient East Ballybofey Strabane Antrim Donegal Belfast Omagh ireland’s hidden heartlands dublin 24 Jerpoint Abbey 1 Aughnanure Castle 0 Áras an Uachtarain 25 JFK Arboretum 2 Boyle Abbey 0 Arbour Hill 26 Kells Priory Enniskillen Armagh 3 Rathcrogan Visitor Centre 0 Casino Marino 27 Kilkenny Castle 4 Famine Warhouse 1848 0 Dublin Castle 28 Loughcrew Belderg Ballycastle Sligo Monaghan 0 Farmleigh House 29 Maynooth Castle Belmullet Killala Newry Bangor Eris wild atlantic way 0 Garden of Remberance 30 National Botanic Gardens –. Ballina 0 Government Buildings Kilmacurragh Crossmolina 44 Adare Castle 0 Grangegorman Military 31 Old Mellifont Abbey Achill Swinford Boyle Cavan Dundalk 45 Ardfert Cathedral Cemetery 32 Ormond Castle Island Knock 46 Athenry Castle 0 Iveagh Gardens 33 Portumna Castle and Gardens Airport Ardee 47 Ballycroy National Park 34 Reginald’s Tower Westport 0 Kilmainham Gaol Castlerea Oldcastle 48 Burren National Park 35 Rock of Cashel Tulsk Kells Drogheda 0 National Botanic Claremorris Longford Slane 49 Carrowmore Megalithic 36 Roscrea Heritage Navan Gardens – Glasnevin Lanesborough Roscommon Cemetery 0 Pearse Museum & St. Enda’s Park (Castle & Damer House) Ballinrobe 50 Céide Fields 37 St. Mary’s Church Gowran Letterfrack 0 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Mullingar Trim 51 Charles Fort 38 Swiss Cottage Ashtown Castle Clifden Maam Cross 52 Connemara National Park 0 Rathfarnham Castle 39 Tintern Abbey Athlone Moate Maynooth 53 Coole 40 The Main Guard 0 Royal Hospital Kilmainham Ballinasloe Dublin 54 Derrynane House and Gardens 41 Trim Castle 0 St. Audeon’s Church Galway Dun Laoghaire 55 Desmond Castle 42 Wexford Wildforest Reserve Tullamore 0 War Memorial Gardens Kildare 56 Doe Castle 43 Wicklow Mountains Loughrea Islandbridge Inis Mór , 57 Donegal Castle National Park Aran Islands Birr Gort Portumna 58 Dromore Wood Portlaoise ireland’s ancient east Athy 59 Dun Aonghasa Roscrea Wickow 60 Ennis Friary 5 Altamont Gardens Ennistymon 61 Gallarus Oratory 6 Ballyhack Castle Nenagh Ennis Carlow 62 Glebe House and Gallery 7 Battle of the Boyne – Tullow Arklow 63 Glenveagh National Park Oldbridge Estate SHANNON AIRPORT Thurles 64 Grianán of Aileach 8 Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Gorey Kilrush Limerick Kilkenny 65 Ilnacullin (Garinish Island) 9 Cahir Castle Gowran Ferns 66 Ionad an Bhlascaoid 10 Castletown House and Estate Adare Cashel 67 Ionad Cultúrtha an 11 Clonmacnoise Tipperary Enniscorthy Phiarsaigh, Conamara 12 Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre Listowel Cahir New Ross Newcastle West Carrick-on-Suir 68 Killarney National Park 13 Doneraile Court and Clonmel 69 Listowel Castle Wildlife Park Tralee Wexford Rosslare Harbour 70 Muckross House and 14 Dungarvan Castle Dingle Traditional Farms 15 Dunmore Caves 71 Newmills Corn and Flaxmills 16 Dwyer Mc Alister Cottage Killarney Dungarvan 72 Parkes Castle 17 Emo Court and Gardens Youghal 73 Ross Castle 18 Ferns Castle Carrigtwohill 74 Scattery Island 19 Fota Arboretum and Gardens 75 Skelligs 20 Fore Abbey Cork 76 Sligo Abbey 21 Glendalough Visitor Centre 22 Hill of Tara Bantry Kinsale 23 Heywood Gardens Skibbereen From banquets to brunch ... enjoy catering facilities at our historic sites. Clockwise from top left: Dublin Castle; Kilkenny Castle; Castletown House and Parklands; Farmleigh House www.heritageireland.ie heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice of public works Altamont Tullow, Co. Carlow Old world gardens with an atmosphere all of their own. opening hours 2020 A large and beautiful estate covering 16 hectares in total, Altamont Daily, 09.00 – 18.30 Gardens is laid out in the style of William Robinson, which strives for times vary by season. ‘honest simplicity’. The design situates an excellent plant collection All year round perfectly within the natural landscape. 2021 dates should be simliar. For example, there are lawns and sculpted yews that slope down to a admission lake ringed by rare trees and rhododendrons. A fascinating walk Free through the Arboretum, Bog Garden and Ice Age Glen, sheltered by ancient oaks and flanked by huge stone outcrops, leads to the banks of highlights the River Slaney. Visit in summer to experience the glorious perfume of — Renowned ollection of over 200 roses and herbaceous plants in the air. varieites of snowdrop – Visit in February for the Snow With their careful balance of formal and informal, nature and artistry, Drop Walk. Altamont Gardens have a unique and wholly enchanting character. — Plant collection of the late Corona North, who bequeathed the property to the Irish State. — Visit during Carlow Garden Festival Juy/ August for lectures, talks & walks. visitor experiences Experience Description Fitness Level Min. / Max. Duration Price numbers (approx.) per person Garden Tour Tour of Altamont Gardens, a must for Moderate Min 5 30 minutes. Free. garden lovers. Max. 25. booking facilities nearby T. 00353 (59) 9159444 Car Parking Huntington Castle and E. [email protected] Coach Parking Gardens, Carlow County Msuuem and Dunmore Caves. location Toilets, wheelchair accessible toilets, baby changing facilities Altamont, Tullow, Co. Carlow R93 N882. Near Ballon, tea rooms signposted off the N80 and N81 between Tullow and The Old Yard Tea Rooms are Bunclody. located in the gardens and serve a delicious selection of food and beverages. Contact directly for bookings: T. 00353 87 906 4570 E. [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice of public works Ballyhack Castle Arthurstown, Co. Wexford Founded by the knights Hospitaller in the 1450s. opening hours 2020 Ballyhack Castle was founded by the Knights Hospitaller of St. John, one Sat – Wed, 9.30 – 16.15 of the two great military orders founded at the beginning of the 12th 09.05.20 – 26.08.2020 century at the time of the Crusades. 2021 dates should be similar. This tower house is located in a commanding position overlooking admission Waterford Estuary, one of the great trade routes of medieval Ireland. Free Take time to hear about the escapades of the Knights and the Crusades. highlights Hear about the many defensive features of the castle. Try to avoid the murder hole and machicolaton, and navigate the steep stairs. The castle — 15th century Medieval Castle also has a chapel, a secret room and plenty of space for prisoners! — Free Guided tours — Try on replica armour The site has a display of replica armour for visitors to try on. Learn what — Take a selfie dressed as a knight! it was like to be a knights squire. Find out how to dress a knight and — Located on The Hook Peninsula prepare him for battle; and then how clean up afterwards! visitor experiences Experience Description Fitness Level Min. / Max. Duration Price numbers (approx.) per person Guided Tour In the expert hands of the guide, enjoy a Wheelchair access to the ground Min. 10. 45 minutes €4.00 of Castle tour of the castle, learn of the architecture floor only. Guides provide a booklet Max. 40 Group Rate and art of the Middle Ages and the de of photos and points of interest in Birmingham family history. the interior for those who cannot access the floors above. Audio Visual Wheelchair access to the ground Max. 50 20 minutes As part of Presentation floor only. Guides provide a booklet admission fee of photos and points of interest in the interior for those who cannot access the floors above.