Nollaig 2025
Bain sult as séasúr féile nach bhfuil a leithéid ann cheana ag Oidhreacht Éireann!
Bí linn le haghaidh sraith imeachtaí Nollag draíochtúla, atá foirfe do gach aois. Is féidir le páistí a gcruthaitheacht a scaoileadh saor lenár gcomórtas dathúcháin spreagúil agus is féidir le gach duine fíricí Nollag spreagúla a fháil amach ónár suíomhanna ar fud na tíre!
Heritage Card
Give the gift of discovery this Christmas with an OPW Heritage Card — a whole year of adventures through Ireland’s most iconic sites.
From the magic of Newgrange, to the prehistoric wonder of the Ceide Fields, and the timeless beauty of the Rock of Cashel.
With individual and family cards available, it’s the gift card for all seasons.
Get your Heritage Card today at selected OPW sites or by clicking the link below.
Order before 19th December and a limited edition Christmas gift wallet will be included with your heritage card!
Comórtas Dathúcháin Fhéile
Tóg d’íomhá fhéile de Theach an Chustaim ag ár suíomhanna rannpháirteacha nó priontáil anseo é. Conas dul isteach? Tóg grianghraf de d’iontráil agus seol ríomhphost chuig heritagemarketing@opw.ie. Dáta deiridh d’iontrálacha 12/12/2025 Fógrófar na buaiteoirí 16/12/2025 agus gheobhaidh siad Cárta Oidhreachta Teaghlaigh a thabharfaidh rochtain gan teorainn dóibh ar chuid de na séadchomharthaí is íocónaí sa tír.
Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up at Kilkenny Castle ✨
Kilkenny Castle invite you to come along and view the magnificently lit up Rose Garden from Friday 12 December
Christmas at Farmleigh
Christmas at Farmleigh is back for three magical weekends before Christmas!
Each Saturday and Sunday we will have our Food and Craft markets selling great produce and handmade items, making ideal Christmas gifts. There will be storytelling, magic shows, horse and carriage rides, live music, festive displays and much more.
Ceardlann Nollag Ealaíon & Ceardaíochta do Pháistí
Ionad: Iris Gunpowder, Charles Fort.
Áirithint: Beidh réamh-áirithint riachtanach mar gheall ar líon teoranta spásanna. Chun áit a chur in áirithe, seol ríomhphost chuig: charlesfort@opw.ie le hainm, aois, ainm tuismitheora/chaomhnóra agus uimhir theileafóin teagmhála do linbh.
Grúpa aoise: 8-12 bliana.
Carúil na Nollag i Mainistir Shligigh
Tá Baile Shligigh le teacht beo le ceol, draíocht agus spiorad na Nollag i mí na Nollag seo mar chuid de Phíolóta Gheilleagar Oíche Shligigh - tionscnamh de chuid an Rialtais, arna thacú agus arna mhaoiniú ag an Roinn Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt.
Beidh an ócáid speisialta tráthnóna seo ar siúl Dé Sathairn an 6 Nollaig agus Dé Domhnaigh an 7 Nollaig. I gcomhoibriú uathúil, tá Music Generation Sligeach, Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí (OOP), Mainistir Shligigh, BID Shligigh, agus Comhairle Contae Shligigh tar éis teacht le chéile chun ceann de na láithreacha stairiúla is íocónaí sa bhaile - Mainistir Shligigh - a chlaochlú ina ardán chun buanna ceoil suntasacha mhuintir óg Shligigh a
Ag caint Tuirc!
Rathfarnham Castle
For around 450 years the turkey has been synonymous with Christmas and with Thanksgiving in the United States as a celebratory feast. Indeed, 7 million tonnes of turkey meat are consumed annually the world over! Join us for a fascinating talk tracing the development of the human connection with the bird, and examining the life of its 6.7 million wild cousins still living in North America
Carols at the Castle
Dublin Castle: Carols in the Chapel
Enjoy Christmas Carols in the atmospheric Chapel Royal to get you in the festive mood this December. Carols will be held in the chapel from 6:30pm.
Following the concert, guests will be invited to stroll through the historic courtyard of Dublin Castle, which will be illuminated as part of Dublin City Council’s dazzling Dublin Winter Lights exhibition.
The evening concludes with exclusive access to the beautifully decorated 19th-century State Apartments, where guests can enjoy a private 1 hour reception featuring seasonal delicacies, hot whiskey and prosecco.
Tickets for the below dates can be booked via Eventbrite for €30
Tuesday 2nd December
Thursday 4th December
Tuesday 9th December
Thursday 11th December
Tuesday 16th December
Thursday 18th December
Dublin Castle: Christmas at State Apartments
Take in the beautiful Christmas decorations in the historic State Apartments of Dublin Castle – free entry from 10am – 9pm (last entry 8:30pm) on the below dates. Booking is not required for access to State Apartments on these dates.
Friday 5th December
Saturday 6th December
Sunday 7th December
Friday 12th December
Saturday 13th December
Sunday 14th December
Saturday 20th December
Sunday 21st December
Christmas Children's Tour of the Custom House
Would you and your children like to visit the Custom House for a special Christmas tour?
There will be a guided tour for children on weekends in the run up to Christmas.
Christmas at Emo
Emo Court will host Christmas at Emo on 13–14 December 2025, featuring two days of festive music, community performances, and seasonal food under a heated canopy.
Free Admission to Kilkenny Castle
On Sunday 14th & Sunday 21st of December, Kilkenny Castle will be open free of charge to the public from 9.30am to 4.30pm for all to enjoy the magic of the beautiful decorated period rooms.
Christmas Arts and Crafts at Sligo Abbey
On Sunday the 14th December children aged 6 to 12 are asked to join us for a morning of fun filled festive creativity and glitter.
Christmas Carols at The Custom House
Why not take a break from the Christmas shopping and join us under the acoustically magnificent dome of the Custom House for a special carol service.
Yulefest Fireworks Display
Kilkenny Castle Park
Begin Christmas with a flourish with the Yulefest Firework Display on Tuesday the 23rd of December. Come together with family and friends and watch as the skies light up over Kilkenny Castle Park.
Fíricí na Nollag
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Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath
Bhí an chéad tseirbhís ar siúl i Séipéal Ríoga Gotach i dtailte Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath ar Lá Nollag, 1814. Bhí an tseirbhís Anglacánach dheireanach ar siúl sa Séipéal ar Lá Nollag, 1922. Sa bhliain 1943, thosaigh sé ar chaibidil nua mar Shéipéal Caitliceach Rómhánach.
Tá sé díchoisricthe anois.![the crib and christmas tree in the chapel]()
Neapolitan crib at the Chapel Royal - 2/12
Carraig Chaisil
Taobh istigh de Shéipéal Chormaic ag Carraig Chaisil tá blúirí de fhroscaí iontacha. Péinteáilte ag deireadh an 12ú haois, taispeánann siad radhairc ó scéal na Nollag. Is é radharc a thaispeánann roinnt figiúirí ag caitheamh róbaí dearga agus coróin is fearr atá caomhnaithe. Léiríonn sé seo na draoithe (na triúr fear críonna) ag bualadh leis an Rí Héaród. Taispeánann radharc eile, b'fhéidir, Adhradh na nAoirí. Cé nach bhfuil formhór na bhfroscaí fós ann, is léir gurbh í an Nollaig an phríomhtéama, rud a léiríonn tábhacht na Nollag i gCaisil mheánaoiseach.
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Nativity Fresco at Rock of Cashel Credit Thomas Nelligan - 3/12
Príosún Chill Mhaighneann
Seoladh cártaí Nollag ó roinnt príosúnach a bhí á gcoinneáil i bpríosúin ar fud na hÉireann le linn Chogadh Cathartha Mheiriceá. Seoladh ceann ó Jack Doyle i 1922 chuig a mháthair agus é i bPríosún Mountjoy:
"Seo cárta a sheolaim chugat
Déanta as pinn luaidhe, dearg agus gorm,
Chun sláinte agus sonas maith a ghuí oraibh go léir
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain Gheal"![Christmas card with Nollaig Shona Duit written on it and designed with a celtic design around the border]()
Christmas Card from Civil War prisoner Courtesy of Kilmainham Gaol Archives - 4/12
Músaem na bPiarsach – Naomh Éanna
Gach Nollaig, cuirtear cliabhán teaghlaigh na bPiarsach ar taispeáint i Músaem na bPiarsach - i 2021, rinneadh clár caomhnaithe air.
D’fhág an Seanadóir Margaret Pearse na figiúirí don Stát roimh a bás i 1968.![nativity crib figures]()
Pearse Family Crib Courtesy of Pearse Museum - 5/12
Ospidéal Ríoga Chill Mhaighneann
Dúblaíodh an bia do phinsinéirí don Nollaig go sé phionta in ionad trí cinn. Nollaig shona duit go deimhin!
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Courtyard of Royal Hospital / IMMA Credit Mark Reddy - 6/12
Ionad Cuairteoirí Theach an Chustaim
Fuair ailtire cáiliúil Theach an Chustaim bás ar Oíche Nollag, 1823.
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Exterior of Custom House Dublin at night Credit Naoise Culhane - 7/12
Caisleán Dhún na nGall
Cailleadh Cath Chionn tSáile ar Oíche Nollag 1601. Buaileadh Aodh Rua Ó Domhnaill, as Caisleán Dhún na nGall, agus a chomhghleacaithe agus theith siad go dtí an Eoraip ina dhiaidh sin. Seo deireadh le huasaicme na nGael.
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Donegal Castle Credit Fáilte Ireland - 8/12
Teach Chaisleán an Chaisleáin
Scríobhadh leabhar puzail, tomhaiseanna, scéalta agus dánta Castletoniana i rith gheimhridh 1779-1780 ag aíonna a d'fhan i gCaisleán an Chaisleáin an geimhreadh sin.
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Castletoniana puzzle book Courtesy of Castletown House - 9/12
Páirc an Fhionnuisce
Rinne an IRA ruathar ar Dhún na nIrisí i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce ar an 23 Nollaig, 1939.
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The Magazine Fort Credit OPW - 10/12
Áras an Uachtaráin
Chuaigh triúr iar-Uachtarán na hÉireann i mbun oifige i mí na Nollag: Mary Robinson (3ú Nollaig 1990), Patrick Hillery (3 Nollaig 1976), Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh (19 Nollaig 1974).
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The Presidents of Ireland Credit Shauna Fox - 11/12
Oldbridge Estate: Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
15 Dec 1894
The Drogheda Conservative reported the results of the Drogheda Christmas Fat Stock Show. Col Coddington Oldbridge secured first prize for the best collection of roots, all grown on the Drogheda Chemical manure. Mr. M. O;Reilly of Drogheda, was awarded first prize for mangles. There was a good show of turnips. Mrs Arnold, of Gormanstown, was first; Mr Moran, Julianstown, second; and Colonel Coddington third, with good specimens of the swede.![]()
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Kilkenny Castle
On Christmas Day, 1629, the First Duke of Ormonde, James Butler, married Elizabeth Preston. This put an end to a long-standing feud between the two families and reunited the Estate.
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Kilkenny Castle at night Credit Kilkenny County Council
