heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice 2019 of public works Admission Charges Apply in 2022 Trade Catalogue 2021- 2022 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 April 2021. ¬ Our guides excel in customer service and storytelling * Some sites may not be fully accessible or closed due to COVID–19 that enthrals and engrosses the visitor, while offering restrictions as at April 2021. a unique insight into the extraordinary legacy of Ireland’s iconic heritage. 3. plan your itinerary ¬ Join our mailing list for more information on heritageireland.ie ¬ For inspiration about passage tombs, historic castles, ¬ Contact each site directly for booking – details in Groups / Christian sites and historic houses and gardens throughout Trade Catalogue Ireland. * Due to COVID–19 restrictions some sites may not be open. ¬ From brunch to banquets – find out about catering facilities at sites, events and more … 2. group visit benefits ¬ Wild Atlantic Way ¬ Group Rate – up to 20% off normal adult admission rate. ¬ Ireland’s Ancient East (min. 10 at most sites) ¬ Dublin ¬ One free tour leader per group booking ¬ Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands ¬ Free once-off familiarisation visit ¬ Ability to amend/cancel bookings free of charge 4. tour operators voucher scheme – contact us ¬ Coach parking at many of our sites ¬ Visitor Services, Office of Public Works, ¬ Use of tour groups own wireless transmission whisper 20 Lakeside Retail Park, Ballindine Road, Claremorris, system allowed. 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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 26 Kilkenny Castle 1 Athenry Castle 0 Áras an Uachtarain 27 Loughcrew 2 Portumna Castle & Gardens 0 Arbour Hill 28 Maynooth Castle Enniskillen Armagh 3 Corlea Roadway Visitor Centre 0 Casino Marino 29 National Botanic Gardens –. 4 Boyle Abbey 0 Custom House Visitor Centre Kilmacurragh Belderg Ballycastle Sligo Monaghan 5 Nenagh Castle 0 Dublin Castle 30 Old Mellifont Abbey Belmullet Killala Newry Bangor Eris 6 Parke’s Castle 0 Farmleigh House 31 Ormond Castle Ballina 0 Garden of Remberance 32 Reginald’s Tower Crossmolina 0 Government Buildings 33 Rock of Cashel wild atlantic way Achill Swinford Boyle Cavan Dundalk 34 Roscrea Heritage Island 0 Grangegorman Military Knock 40 Adare Castle Cemetery (Castle & Damer House) Airport Ardee 41 Ardfert Cathedral 35 St. Mary’s Church Gowran Westport 0 Iveagh Gardens Castlerea Oldcastle 42 Aughnanure Castle 36 Swiss Cottage Tulsk Kells Drogheda 0 Kilmainham Gaol Claremorris Longford Slane 43 Burren National Park 37 Tintern Abbey Navan 0 National Botanic Lanesborough Roscommon 44 Carrowmore Megalithic Gardens – Glasnevin 38 The Main Guard Ballinrobe Cemetery 39 Trim Castle Letterfrack 0 Pearse Museum & St. Enda’s Park Mullingar Trim 45 Céide Fields 0 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Clifden Maam Cross 46 Charles Fort Ashtown Castle Athlone 47 Derrynane House and Gardens Moate Maynooth 0 Rathfarnham Castle Ballinasloe Dublin 48 Desmond Castle, Kinsale 0 Royal Hospital Kilmainham Galway Tullamore Dun Laoghaire 49 Desmond Castle, 0 St. Audeon’s Church Loughrea Kildare Newcastle West 0 War Memorial Gardens Inis Mór Aran Islands, 50 Doe Castle Islandbridge Birr Gort Portumna 51 Donegal Castle Portlaoise 52 Doneraile Court and Estate Athy ireland’s ancient east Roscrea Wickow 53 Dromore Wood Ennistymon 54 Dun Aonghasa 7 Altamont Gardens Nenagh Ennis Carlow 55 Ennis Friary 8 Ballyhack Castle Tullow Arklow 56 Fota Arboretum 9 Battle of the Boyne – SHANNON AIRPORT Thurles 57 Gallarus Oratory Oldbridge Estate Gorey Kilrush Limerick Kilkenny 58 Glebe House and Gallery 10 Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Gowran Ferns 59 Ilnacullin (Garinish Island) 11 Cahir Castle Adare Cashel 60 Ionad an Bhlascaoid 12 Castletown House and Estate Tipperary Enniscorthy 61 Ionad Cultúrtha an 13 Clonmacnoise Listowel Cahir New Ross Newcastle West Carrick-on-Suir Phiarsaigh, Conamara 14 Dungarvan Castle Clonmel 62 Listowel Castle 15 Dunmore Caves Tralee Wexford Rosslare Harbour 63 Newmills Corn and Flaxmills 16 Dwyer Mc Alister Cottage Dingle 64 Ross Castle 17 Emo Court and Gardens 65 Scattery Island 18 Ferns Castle Killarney Dungarvan 66 Skelligs 19 Fore Abbey Youghal 67 Sligo Abbey 20 Glendalough Visitor Centre Carrigtwohill 21 Hill of Tara 22 Heywood Gardens Cork 23 Jerpoint Abbey 24 JFK Arboretum Bantry Kinsale 25 Kells Priory Skibbereen heritage ireland Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the 0ffice of public works Altamont Tullow, Co. Carlow Old world gardens with an atmosphere all of their own. opening hours 2021–2022 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 may vary. ‘honest simplicity’. The design situates an excellent plant collection perfectly within the natural landscape. admission For example, there are lawns and sculpted yews that slope down to a Free lake ringed by rare trees and rhododendrons. A fascinating walk highlights through the Arboretum, Bog Garden and Ice Age Glen, sheltered by — Renowned ollection of over 200 ancient oaks and flanked by huge stone outcrops, leads to the banks of varieites of snowdrop – the River Slaney. Visit in summer to experience the glorious perfume of Visit in February for the Snow Drop Walk. roses and herbaceous plants in the air. — Plant collection of the late With their careful balance of formal and informal, nature and artistry, Corona North, who bequeathed Altamont Gardens have a unique and wholly enchanting character. 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 2021–2022 Ballyhack Castle was founded by the Knights Hospitaller of St. John, one Early May – Late August. of the two great military orders founded at the beginning of the 12th 09.30 – 16.15 century at the time of the Crusades. Dates and times may vary. Check with sites for exact dates. This tower house is located in a commanding position overlooking Waterford Estuary, one of the great trade routes of medieval Ireland. admission Take time to hear about the escapades of the Knights and the Crusades. Free Hear about the many defensive features of the castle. Try to avoid the highlights murder hole and machicolaton, and navigate the steep stairs. The castle also has a chapel, a secret room and plenty of space for prisoners! — 15th century Medieval Castle — Free Guided tours The site has a display of replica armour for visitors to try on. Learn what — Try on replica armour it was like to be a knights squire. Find out how to dress a knight and — Take a selfie dressed as a knight! prepare him for battle; and then how clean up afterwards! — Located on The Hook Peninsula booking T. 00 353 (0) 51 389 468 E. [email protected] 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. location the castle entrance. Reception Arthurstown, located approx Ballyhack, Arthurstown, in the lower floor of the tower 3km away. A return walk via Co. Wexford, Y35 TN56.