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
Ardfert Cathedral
Site Closed
Askeaton Castle
Site Closed
Closed for the season from 29 October 2020Athenry Castle
Site Closed
Closed for the season from 05 November 2020.Aughnanure Castle
Site Closed
Ballyhack Castle
Site Closed
Barryscourt Castle
Site Closed
Battle of the Boyne
Limited Access
Visitor Centre closed
Walled Garden open 09:00 - 16:30
Parklands open
Public Toilets open 09:00 - 16:00
Tea Pavilion open for outdoor dining only - 15 people maximum. No indoor dining permitted. Takeaway Service available 09:00 - 16:00
Entrance Gate to the Oldbridge Estate closed at 16:00, Exit Gate closed at 17:00 sharp.
Boyle Abbey
Site Closed
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
Site Closed
Due to Government restrictions , this site is closed until further noticeCahir Castle
Site Closed
Cahir Castle is closed until further noticeCarrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Site Closed
Casino Marino
Site Closed
The Casino is closed until further notice.Castletown House and Parklands
Limited Access
Castletown House is closed from 7 October 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
Open Sat 16 & Sun 17 January, 11:00 - 15:30
Future opening arrangements to be confirmed
Exhibition Centres, Toilets & Tearooms closed.
HSE & Government Covid-19 restrictions apply.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
Site Closed
Desmond Castle Adare
Site Closed
Desmond Castle Kinsale
Site Closed
Desmond Castle Newcastlewest
Site Closed
Closed from 7 October due to Government Covid 19 restrictions.Donegal Castle
Site Closed
Doneraile Estate
Site Closed
Closed for season from 01 November 2020Dublin Castle
Limited Access
Open for Self Guided tours of State Apartments Only.
Grounds and garden open.
Exhibitions and Tearooms closed.Dún Aonghasa
Site Closed
Closed due to Covid 19 restrictions.Dungarvan Castle
Site Closed
Dunmore Cave
Site Closed
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
Famine Warhouse 1848
Site Closed
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.Ferns Castle
Site Closed
Glebe House and Gallery
Site Closed
Glendalough Visitor Centre
Limited Access
Visitor Centre and toilets are closed.
Car park is open.
Monastic Site is open.
Walking trails all open.Hill of Tara
Site Closed
Ilnacullin – Garinish Island
Site Closed
Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Connemara – Pearse’s Cottage
Site Closed
Closed due to Government Covid 19 restrictions.Jerpoint Abbey
Limited Access
Free Admission
Visitor Centre & Toilets closed.
Grounds Open.Kells Priory
Site Closed
Kilkenny Castle
Limited Access
Kilkenny Castle is now closed until further notice
The Parklands and Garden continue to remain openKilmainham Gaol
Site Closed
Site Closed - Due to Government Restrictions.Listowel Castle
Site Closed
Loughcrew Cairns
Site Closed
Maynooth Castle
Site Closed
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.Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
Site Closed
Old Mellifont Abbey
Site Closed
This Site is now closed for the 2020 season.Ormond Castle
Site Closed
Parke’s Castle
Site Closed
Pearse Museum – St. Enda’s Park
Limited Access
As the number of people permitted in the building at one time is limited, it is advisable to book a time to visit by calling 01 493 4208 or emailing pearsemuseum@opw.ie.
Visitors are asked to wear face coverings and adhere to social distancing requirements.
Café takeaway only - limited seating available.Phoenix Park Visitor Centre – Ashtown Castle
Limited Access
Visitor Centre open.
Guides stewarding the Walled Garden for cocooners daily.
Portumna Castle and Gardens
Site Closed
Castle closed for seasonRathfarnham Castle
Limited Access
Castle closed until further notice. Grounds open.
Café takeaway only.Reginald’s Tower
Site Closed
Rock of Cashel
Site Closed
The Rock of Cashel is closed until further noticeRoscrea Heritage Centre – Roscrea Castle and Damer House
Site Closed
Heritage Centre closed for season.
Gardens only open, Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00.Ross Castle
Site Closed
Ross Castle is closed from 7 October due to Government RestrictionsRoyal Hospital Kilmainham
Limited Access
Re-opening 2 December 2020.
Booking only at the moment on 087 3422399Scattery Island Centre
Site Closed
Site closed from 7 October due to Government Restrictions.Skellig Michael
Site Closed
Sligo Abbey
Site Closed
St Audoen’s Church
Site Closed
St. Mary’s Church Gowran
Site Closed
Swiss Cottage
Site Closed
The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
Site Closed
From 7 October 2020 The Blasket Centre is closed until Spring 2021.The John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Limited Access
Arboretum open October - March 10:00 - 17:00.
Free Admission up to 31 December 2020.
Season tickets purchased for 2020 will be valid for 2021.
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 - 15:30 daily. Slieve Coillte may be closed to visitors during periods of adverse weather.
Visitor Centre closed to the public during Level 5 - 3 Covid-19 restrictions.
The Main Guard
Site Closed
Tintern Abbey
Site Closed
Trim Castle
Site Closed
Trim Castle and it's grounds are fully closed until further notice .
