Ireland’s National Heritage in the care of the Office of Public Works
County Tipperary
Visit Dublin's Eighteenth-Century Tardis!
County Wicklow
County Wicklow
County Galway
County Meath
County Offaly
The nerve centre of historical power in Ireland
Apprentice Dylan Treacher working on a Garnish Island chair from the 17th Century
County Carlow
Making memories with Heritage Ireland
Step into the past with the OPW this weekend, as we re-open our historic sites, castles, parks and gardens to the public for the 2023 tourist season.
Open Competition for appointment to positions of Seasonal Guide / Information Officer
Join the Visitor Experience teams at Ireland’s national heritage sites
Free Wednesday Scheme
The Office of Public Works offers FREE ADMISSION to independent/individual visitors and families on the first Wednesday of each month at participating sites.
For more details on conditions and participating sites click below.
Free Admission- People with disabilities
OPW offers free admission for those with disabilities and their accompanying carers at all of our sites where an admission charge applies.
Inspiring passion from our past.
We are the Irish Government’s historic environment service.