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School Tours to Historic sites in Connaught
| Name | Detail |
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Boyle Abbey .jpg) |
An impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage of the local ruling family, the MacDermotts. Though mutilated during the 17th and 18th centuries when it was used to accommodate a military garrison, Boyle Abbey nevertheless retains its ability to impress the visitor as one of the most formidable of the early Cistercian foundations in Ireland. A restored gatehouse of 16th/17th century houses an exhibition. w: www.heritageireland.ie e: boyleabbey@opw.ie Boyle, Co Roscommon (079 62604) |
King House .jpg) | King House in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, offers schools the perfect venue for an interesting, curriculum linked, hands on and memorable visit. The wide selection of education modules, described in some detail in the recently launched brochure, are all designed to help schools deliver the national curriculum in a range of subjects, including the recently introduced History. Further information...... w: www.kinghouse.ie Boyle, Roscommon (071 9663642) |
Portumna Castle & Gardens .jpg) | The great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde. It was the main seat of the de Burgo family for over 200 years, until it was gutted by fire in 1826. The ground floor of the house is now open to the public. To the north of the house are formal, geometrically laid out gardens. Exhibitions in the castle and Gate House. Portumna Castle is surrounded by the towns' local attractions - Lough Derg and the Forest Park.
w: www.heritageireland.ie e: portumnacastle@opw.ie Portumana, Go Glaway Galway (090 9741658) |
Westport House  |
Looking to Engage and Enlighten? Looking for Exhilaration & Adventure? Then look no further than Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park!
This 18th century house is privately owned and run by the Browne family, who are direct descendants of Grace O’Malley, the famous 16th century Pirate Queen of Connaught. And built on the ruins of one of her castles, it has plenty to offer in terms of heritage and culture. Add family fun at the Pirate Adventure Park, our Adventure Activity Centre and Caravan & Camping Park into the mix, and you have a wide range of activities to suit all ages and tastes. w: www.westporthouse.ie e: info@westporthouse.ie Newport Road, Westport, Mayo (098 27766) |
| Athenry Castle | Athenry, Galway (091 844797) |
| Aughnanure Castle | Oughterard, Galway (091 552214) |
| Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery | Carrowmore, Co Sligo (071 9161534) |
| Ceide Fields | Ballycastle, Co Mayo (096 43325) |
| Dun Aonghasa | Kilmurvey, Inishmore Aran Island, Galway (099 61008) |
| Dunguaire Castle | Kinvara, Galway (091 637108) |
| Parke's Castle | Fivemile, Bourne, Co Leitrim (071 9164149) |
| Pearse's Cottage | Inbhear Ros Muc, Co. Galway (091 574292) |
| Sligo Folk Park | Millview House, Riverstown, Sligo (071 9165001) |
| Thoor Ballylee Tourism | Thoor Ballylee, Gort, Co. Galway (091 631436) |
