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School Tours to Historic sites in Munster
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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park .jpg) | At Ireland’s premier visitor attraction you are invited to explore two wonderful experiences – 15th century Bunratty Castle and 19th century Bunratty Folk Park. The Castle, built in 1425, is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour, it now contains mainly 15th & 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art as well as a few lively medieval characters who are guaranteed to catch your attention and capture the mood of the time. Within Bunratty Folk Park 19th century life is vividly recreated. Set on 26 acres the impressive Park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting. Enjoy the tastes, scents, sights and sounds as you stroll from house to house or around the charming village complete with school, post office, doctors house, and of course one of two places to pick up an ice-cream or enjoy a picnic! w: www.shannonheritage.com e: reservations@shannonheritage.com Bunratty, Co Clare ( 061 711200. ) |
Cahir Castle .jpg) | Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. It is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River Suir. The castle's attractions include an excellent audio-visual show which informs visitors of all the main sites of the area. There are several exhibitions.
w: www.heritageireland.ie e: cahircastle@ealga.ie Castle St, Cahir, Co Tipperary (052 41011) |
Muckross House .jpg) | Within Killarney National Park is Muckross House, a magnificent Victorian mansion and one of Ireland's leading stately homes. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement one can experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the House. Muckross House is also home to a number of skilled craft workers who can be viewed using traditional skills in the crafts of weaving, bookbinding and pottery.
w: www.heritageireland.ie Gardens & Trad Farem, Kilarney National Park, Killarney Kerry (064 31440) |
.jpg) | A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions
w: www.heritageireland.ie Cashel, Co Tipperary (062 61437) |
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The Model Railway Village in Clonakilty, West Cork is the perfect combination for your School Tour. The village is a model of the Old West Cork Railway Line with fully working trains and the towns that the railway serviced. Our tours are all about teaching the children a love of their history and heritage by bringing them back to the West Cork of the 1940's and telling the story of life in the towns that grew up around the Railway Line. The tour includes a tour of the village, fun quiz, interpretive centre, picnic area and free play indoors or outdoors and a magical tour of Clonakilty in our very own Choo Choo train. Join us this year for your school tour and start the children on a new and exciting journey through time. w: www.modelvillage.ie e: modelvillage@eircom.net Clonakilty, Co. Cork (023 8833224) |
| Adare Castle | Adare, Co Limerick (061 396666) |
| Barryscourt Castle | Carrigtwohill, Cork (021 4882218) |
| Blarney Castle | Blarney, Co Cork (021 4385353) |
| Blennerville Windmill Co Ltd | Windmill St, Blennerville, Tralee, Co. Kerry (066 7121064) |
| Caherconnell Stone Fort | Caherconnel, Carron, Co Clare (065 7089999) |
| Caherconnellstone Fort | Carron, Co Clare |
| Cashel Folk Village | Dominick Street, Cashel, Co Tipperary (062 62525) |
| Charles Fort | Summer Cove, Kinsale, Cork (021 4772263) |
| Cork City Gaol | Convent Ave, Sundays Well, Cork (021 4305022) |
| Craggaunowen - The Living Past | Nr Quin, Co. Clare (061 360788) |
| Craggaunowen Castle | The Living Past, Quinn, Co Limerick (061 3670788) |
| Desmond Castle (French Prison) | Cork St, Kinsale, Co. Cork (021 4774855) |
| Desmond Hall | The Square, Newcastlewest, Co Limerick (069 77408) |
| Dungarvan Castle | Castle Street, Dungarvan, Co Waterford (058 48144) |
| Dysert O Dea Castle | Dysert, Corofin, Co Clare (065 6837401) |
| Gallarus Castle | Ballydavid, Co. Kerry (066 9156444) |
| King John's Castle | Nicholas Street, Limerick (061 360788) |
| Knappogue Castle | Quin, Co Clare (061 368103) |
| Listowel Castle | The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry (01 6472453) |
| O'briens Tower | Liscannor, Co Clare, (061 360788) |
| Ormond Castle | Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary (051 640787) |
| Reginald's Tower | The Quay, Waterford (051 304220) |
| Roscrea Heritage | Castle St, Roscrea, Co Tipperary (0505 21850) |
| Ross Castle | Killarney, Co Kerry (064 35851) |
| Swiss Cottage | Kilcommon, Cahir, Co Tipperary (052 41144) |
| Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse & Jail | Tarbert, Co. Kerry (068 36500) |
| The Mainguard | Sarsfield Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary (052 27484) |
| Titanic Trail | Mellieha, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Cork (021 4815211) |