Closures
We do our best to make sure our historic places are always ready to welcome visitors. As our sites re-open our priority remains the safety of our staff, visitors and local communities. Please see below list of sites closed or open but with restrictions in place. The closures and restrictions remain under ongoing review in light of emerging circumstances and as Covid measures are installed.
Sites closed currently; periodically reviewed in the light of emerging circumstances and as Covid measures are installed
Altamont Gardens
Limited Access
Gardens and parklands only open.
Café Take-away only.Áras an Uachtaráin
Site Closed
Closed due to Covid-19 Restrictions.Ardfert Cathedral
Limited Access
Exterior grounds open 26 April 2021.
Please enter by usual entrance.
Open daily 10:00 - 17:15.
Free Admission.Athenry Castle
Limited Access
Open daily Monday - Sunday
Castle closed. Grounds open.
May close for lunch subject to availability of guide staff.
No public toilets on site
Free AdmissionAughnanure Castle
Limited Access
Grounds open daily from 26 April 2021.
Opening times 09:30 to 18:00, last admission 17:30
Castle will remain closed.
Free admission to grounds.
No public toilet facilities on site.
Site may close for lunch subject to availability of guides.
Social distancing adhered to throughout the grounds - please follow guide instructions.Ballyhack Castle
Site Closed
Barryscourt Castle
Site Closed
Battle of the Boyne
Limited Access
Visitor Centre open from 10 May 2021 10:00- 16:30.
Walled Garden open 10:-00- 17:30.
Public Toilets open 10:00 - 17:00
Tea Pavilion open for outdoor dining only. Takeaway Service available .
Entrance Gate to the Oldbridge Estate closed at 17:00, Exit Gate closed at 19:00 sharp.
Boyle Abbey
Limited Access
Site open from 20 May 2021.
Free admission.Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
Site Closed
PHYSICAL DISTANCING VISITOR EXPERIENCE
From 10 May 2021 until further notice.
All admission to Newgrange and Knowth is through Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre only
Brú na Bóinne Tour – Outside only
A visit to the exteriors of Newgrange and Knowth
There is no access to the chamber at Newgrange
This is the only tour option available and is self-guided
We are currently not able to sell heritage cards
Approximate Duration: 1 hour 45 Minutes
Please note that tickets are very limited.
Admission is managed through times tickets – Pre-booking tickets is essential
There are no ‘walk-in tickets’ available. Please do not arrive without having booked your tickets in advance
Pre-booking online is possible up to 30 days in advance of visit
A maximum of 6 tickets can be booked online
Click HERE to see opening arrangements and available booking times
Last booking time is 15:20
See graphic of physical distancing visitor experience
Face covers are mandatory during your visit except for those who are excused under legislation
For wheelchair users or visitors who require special assistance please email brunaboinne@opw.ie in advance of booking
Café is only available to those booked on tours (takeaway only)
The Gift shop is closed
Please follow Government travel guidelines (domestic and international travel)
Brú na Bóinne Plus Newgrange Chamber Tour: Not Available at Present
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre only: Not Available at Present
Click HERE to see available booking times
Cahir Castle
Limited Access
Cahir Castle is re-opening from Sunday , 2nd May
Open Daily: 09:30 – 17:30 with last admission at 17:00
Access to courtyards only
One-way system in operation
Visitor numbers will be restricted
Social distancing applies
Self-guided
No toilets available
Free Admission
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Limited Access
Access to outdoors only from 26 April 2021.
Self- Guided tours only.
Public Toilets closed.
Free Admission.Casino Marino
Site Closed
The Casino is closed until further notice.Castletown House and Parklands
Limited Access
Castletown House is closed due to Government Covid 19 restrictions.
Parklands open 07:00 - 20:00.
Courtyard Café open for take-away.Céide Fields
Site Closed
Charles Fort
Limited Access
Access to outdoor areas from 29 April 2021.
Visitor Centre and other internal Exhibition spaces closed.
Open daily 11:00 - 16:30 with last entry at 16:00.
Self -guided visits only.
One-way directional system in operation.
2 metre social distancing applies.Clonmacnoise
Limited Access
The site is open to those living within 5km of Clonmacnoise.
The visitor centre including toilets, museum, audio - visual and coffee shop are closed.
Please enter as directed.
The use of drones is prohibited.
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
Site Closed
Derrynane House
Limited Access
House closed .
Park and Gardens open to the public.Desmond Castle Adare
Site Closed
Desmond Castle Kinsale
Site Closed
Desmond Castle Newcastlewest
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Doe Castle
Limited Access
Grounds Only.Donegal Castle
Site Closed
Doneraile Estate
Limited Access
According to current HSE and Government guidelines-
Doneraile Gardens and outdoor Heritage areas will be open to the public from 29 April 2021.
Doneraile Court will remain closed for the moment until future guidelines are received.
Access will be self - guided to outdoor Pleasure gardens and walled gardens area including Parterre gardens.
Open Thursday,-Sunday inclusive.
Outdoor 18th and 19th century garden access only
Open from Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00
Tickets from €4 – Self guided outdoors one-way system
Public toilets at Doneraile Park Car Park
Tickets can be obtained at the ticket office on site – adjacent to Tea rooms
Ca2Ca Tea Rooms open for take away only.Dublin Castle
Limited Access
State Apartments closed.
Grounds and garden open.
Exhibitions and Tearooms closed.Dún Aonghasa
Limited Access
Site open.
Visitor Centre closed.
Guides on duty 09:00 - 18:00.
Free admission.Dungarvan Castle
Site Closed
Dunmore Cave
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Dwyer McAllister Cottage
Site Closed
Emo Court
Limited Access
COVID-19
Following the Taoiseach's announcement, Friday 7 August 2020, please note the following:
Emo Court Parklands are open from 08:30 to last entrance at 20:30
Tea/Coffee & light snacks are available from CaToCa's takeaway unit located outside the tearooms.
Enjoy your visit and walk with nature and abide by COVID-19 guidelines.
Ennis Friary
Site Closed
Closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Famine Warhouse 1848
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Farmleigh House and Estate
Limited Access
Farmleigh House is closed until further notice.
Due to Government Guidelines there are Tours of the Estate Only at present.
Cafe takeaway only.
Gardens open as normal.Ferns Castle
Site Closed
Site Closed due to Covid-19 restrictionsGlebe House and Gallery
Limited Access
House and Gallery Closed.
Outdoor areas open.Glendalough Visitor Centre
Limited Access
Visitor Centre is closed .
Car park is open - parking charges will commence on Friday 30 April, 2021
Toilets open from 27 April 2021 09:30 - 17:00.
Monastic Site is open.
Walking trails all open.
Guides on site 09:30 - 17:00.
Heywood Gardens
Limited Access
Access to outside areas only.Hill of Tara
Limited Access
Visitor Centre closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Holycross Abbey
Site Closed
Ilnacullin – Garinish Island
Limited Access
Illnacullin- Gairinish Island will re-open from 30 April 2021 for weekends only.
30 April- 03 May 10:00- 16:00
07 May- 09 May 10:00- 16:00
14 May- 16 May 10:00- 16:00
21 May- 23 May 10:00- 16:00
28 May- 30 May 10:00- 16:00
Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Connemara – Pearse’s Cottage
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Jerpoint Abbey
Limited Access
Free Admission
Visitor Centre & Toilets closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Grounds Open.
Kells Priory
Site Closed
Kilkenny Castle
Limited Access
From 10 May 2021 : Open daily 09:30- 17:30 last admission at 17:00
Self - Guided visits only.
Kilmainham Gaol
Site Closed
Site Closed - Due to Government Restrictions.Listowel Castle
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictionsLoughcrew Cairns
Limited Access
Access to outside spaces only.Maynooth Castle
Site Closed
Site Closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.National Botanic Gardens
Limited Access
Café is closed at present.
A one-way system is in place to aid 2m social distancing. Some areas of the Gardens are closed. Gates may be closed if numbers get too high.National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh
Limited Access
Social distancing: 2 metre rule applies; gates may be closed if numbers get too high.
Outdoor tours in line with Level 3 Covid 19 restrictions.
Café takeaway only.
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
Site Closed
Old Mellifont Abbey
Limited Access
Open from 10:00 to 17:00 .
No admission to exhibition.
Admission free of charge.Ormond Castle
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Parke’s Castle
Limited Access
Courtyard and garden areas open. Battlements, The Forge and interior of castle closed.
No Guided tours.
Free admission.Pearse Museum – St. Enda’s Park
Limited Access
Museum closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Phoenix Park
Limited Access
Visitor Centre is closed at present . Access to Park and Walled Gardens .
Café Take away only.Phoenix Park Visitor Centre – Ashtown Castle
Limited Access
Guides stewarding the Walled Garden for cocooners daily.
Portumna Castle and Gardens
Limited Access
Grounds open at 10.00 and closed at 18:00
Last admittance is 17:15
Toilet facilities are available on site
Free AdmissionRathfarnham Castle
Limited Access
Castle closed until further notice. Grounds open.
Café takeaway only.Reginald’s Tower
Site Closed
Rock of Cashel
Limited Access
The Rock of Cashel will re-open on Thursday , 6th May
Exterior only
Free Admission
Opening Times: 9.00 - 16 .45 (Last Admission)Roscrea Heritage Centre – Roscrea Castle and Damer House
Limited Access
Heritage Centre closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Gardens only open, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:00.Ross Castle
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Limited Access
Garden/Parklands open.Scattery Island Centre
Site Closed
Site closed due to Government Restrictions.Seán Mac Diarmada Cottage
Site Closed
Skellig Michael
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictionsSligo Abbey
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.St Audoen’s Church
Site Closed
St. Mary’s Church Gowran
Site Closed
Swiss Cottage
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
Limited Access
Visitor Centre losed for refurbishment.
Viewing point open.
The John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Limited Access
Arboretum open May - August 10:00 - 20:00
Free Admission
The main pathway in the arboretum is open, but some of the minor pathways are closed. One way walking system in operation.
Public toilets open, however closed daily between 13:30 and 14:30 for cleaning.
Cafe closed.
Cycling, jogging and skate-boarding (by adults) not permitted.
Slieve Coillte open 10:00 - 19:30 daily . Slieve Coillte may be closed to visitors during periods of adverse weather.
Visitor Centre closed to the public
The Main Guard
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Tintern Abbey
Site Closed
Site closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Trim Castle
Limited Access
Access to the grounds only, no access to toilets and one way system in operation.
Free Admission
