Work with us : Café Concessions
There are wonderful café facilities at a number of OPW heritage sites.
We expect all aspects of a visit to an OPW Heritage Site, including the Cafés and Tearooms, to showcase the best of Ireland for our domestic and international visitors. The food and beverage offering plays a key role in the presentation of our national heritage.
These cafés are run on a concession basis with the concessions advertised on e-tenders as they arise.
Mobile Catering Unit - Old Mellifont Abbey Monastic Site
Concession to operate mobile catering unit at Old Mellifont Abbey Monastic Site, Tullyallen, Drogheda A92 K682.
The Commission of Public Works in Ireland invite submissions from suitably qualified candidates for the operation of a mobile catering unit at Old Mellifont Abbey for the 2026 season.
For more information and the response document, please email martin.gleeson@opw.ie and deirdre.hardcastle@opw.ie
Please note the closing date for completed submissions is 5pm on Friday, 6th March 2026
Café - Charles Fort
Concession to operate the café at Charles Fort, Summercove , Kinsale, Co. Cork P17AY18
The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland invite submissions from suitably qualified candidates for the operation of the Café at Charles Fort, Kinsale, Co. Cork.
Just forty minutes drive from Cork city, at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Charles Fort Heritage Site presents a fantastic visitor experience and is a very popular destination for both foreign and domestic tourists.
Attractive conditions and concession arrangements for 2026-2028 with the possibility for two further extensions.
Full details are available on the Irish public sector procurement website; eTenders http://www.etenders.gov.ie
Please note closing date for completed submissions is 18 March 2026.
Café - Castletown House
Concession to operate the café at Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare W23 V9H3
The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland invite submissions from suitably qualified candidates to tender for the operation of the Cafe at Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.
Full details are available on the Irish public sector procurement website; eTenders (http://www.etenders.gov.ie).
Important Dates: Request for information final date is 13 March 2026
Closing date for completed submissions is 20 March 2026
