Free admission for Under 18s – August 2025 Pilot

Unlock a month of adventure!
From music events to military trails to art exhibitions to relaxing with friends over a coffee; Whatever your August looks like, we have the event for you!

Join us in makng this pilot programme unforgettable.

*All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult*

Family Fun Events

Throught August, OPW heritage sites across the country are hosting a variety of events designed for under 18 (teenagers) and their families.

Keep up-to-date here with our list of events.

Join in the Fun

Music Events

Join us for music events that match your vibe.

See what's on offer

Military Sites

Step into stories of real courage and challenges at our military sites.

Come see for yourself

Parks

Discover miles of enchanting walks and cycle routes to explore.

Calling all Explorers

Castles

Step into the past and explore our many castles.

Your Castle Awaits

Art Lovers

Join in creative events and view exhibitions at our sites.

Inspire the artist within

Island Visits

Our island sites are calling you!

Let's make some waves

Cafés

Grab a break and refuel.

Check out our list of Cafés

Accessibility

Everyone deserves to enjoy, explore and feel welcome and we make every effort to try to make this happen.

Find out more

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for Under 18 pilot for all sites:

The Free entry for U18s is a pilot initiative in place from 1^st to the 31^st of August 2025.
This initiative applies to U18s ordinarily resident in Ireland and any general admission U18 visitors who are visiting from abroad. Parent / guardian must accompany all Under 18’s.
The proposed initiative is not applicable to Language Schools or Tour Operators in order to manage capacities at busy sites.

Heritage Card

Unlimited access to Ireland’s past