Ashbrook Open Farm and Agricultural Museum

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 905 74166

Ashtown Castle and Phoenix Park Visitor Centre

Fax.: + 353 1 677 0095

Besucher-Email: phoenixparkvisitorcentre@duchas.ie

Áras an Uachtaráin is open Saturdays only. Free admission tickets are issued at The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on the day.
Closed 24-26 December.
Jan-Mid Mar Sat-Sun 10.00-17.00
Mid-End Mar Daily 10.00-17.30
Apr - Sep Daily 10.00-18.00
October Daily 10.00-17.30
Nov-Dec Sat-Sun 10.00-17.00
Last admission 45 mins. before closing and on Sundays 1 hour before closing.

A lively and entertaining exhibition on the history and the wildlife of the Phoenix Park is on display in the Visitor Centre. Here the visitor can enjoy a historical interpretation of the park from 3500 B.C. to the present day and can also view an audio-visual presentation on the Phoenix Park through the ages. Adjoining the Visitor Centre is the fully restored Ashtown Castle, a medieval tower house that probably dates from the 17th century.
 

Athenry Castle

Fax.: + 353 91 845796

Info Telefon: + 353 91 844797
Besucher-Email: athenrycastle@ealga.ie

Athenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his Castle there c.1250. The great three-storey tower, surrounded by defensive walls, is entered at first-floor level through an unusual decorated doorway. Recently re-roofed, the interior contains an audio visual room and exhibition.
 

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 902 94630

Local History, Archaeology
 

Aughnanure Castle

Fax.: +353 91 557244

Info Telefon: +353 91 552214
Besucher-Email: aughnanurecastle@opw.ie

25th March-End Oct Daily 9.30-18.00
Last admission 45 mins. before closing.
Average Length of Visit: 45 mins.

Built by the OFlahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. Standing on what is virtually a rocky island, the Castle is a particularly well-preserved example of an Irish tower house. In addition, visitors will find the remains of a banqueting hall, a watch tower, an unusual double bawn and bastions and a dry harbour.
 

Ballaghadereen Museum

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 907 60130/60662

Ballindoolin House and Garden

Fax.: +353 46 973 2377

Info Telefon: +353 46 973 1430
http://www.ballindoolin.com...

House, Garden and Nature Trail:
May to July from 12.00 - 18.00
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Our Museum is housed in a restored 19th Century farm building, which was originally a wood-working shop.

On display are all manner of items from the house, in an area protected by glass.

Many old Account Books and Letters, from the previous two centuries, have been taken from 52 archive boxes dating from 1830 to the present day. They mostly relate to the Tyrrell family who lived in the house from 1895 and to the Bor family who built the house in 1822.

Antique butter churners, an automatic knife sharpener from the Victorian era, a poacher trap, a glass water filter, antique kitchen paraphernalia and many other items can be seen, including a Victorian collection of bird's eggs, and even a huge fresh water pike on display in its original glass case.

Around the walls the history of the house and gardens is depicted in words and pictures.

Picture: The nature trail.
 

Ballybunion Heritage Museum

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 88 654127

Ballyhack Castle

Tel.: +353 56 24623 (Head Office).
Fax.: +353 56 54003

Info Telefon: +353 51 389468

Call for opening hours.

The castle, a large tower house, is thought to have been built c. 1450 by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John, one of the two great military orders founded at the beginning of the 12th century at the time of the Crusades.
 

Ballymaloe Cookery School Gardens

Mrs: Darina Allen
Fax.: +353 21 4646909

Info Telefon: +353 21 4646785
http://www.cookingisfun.ie...

Open April - September Daily: 11.00-18.00