Bealtaine Festival – May 23rd Free Entry for Senior Citizens
Price
Free of charge
Dates
01/05/2025 - 31/05/2025
On Friday 23 May, there will be a free admission day for senior citizens at all fee paying heritage sites (excluding Kilmainham Gaol and Brú na Bóinne)
It is part of the OPW programme of events and initiatives this May for senior citizens to align with the Age & Opportunity Bealtaine Festival - “Celebrating Arts and Creativity as We Age”
From guided tours to drawing mornings to concerts, there is a wide range of diverse and exciting events planned.
Bealtaine Site Events
Our Heritage Sites hosting events this Bealtaine Festival include:
- Charles Fort Military Fortress
- Custom House Visitor Centre
- Emo Court and Estate
- Ennis Friary
- Glendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre
- Parke’s Castle
- Rathfarnham Castle
- Sligo Abbey
For the full list and details of each event visit heritageireland.ie/whats-on/bealtaine
Transport for Ireland – Local Link
To mark the milestone 30th anniversary of the Bealtaine Festival, the OPW is delighted to announce that senior citizens will gain free entry to selected heritage sites by presenting their TFI Local Link Ticket or Travel Pass at entry point from 1st to 31st May 2025.
The participating sites include some of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks, historic houses, castles, and gardens, offering a diverse range of experiences for visitors of all interests:
Terms and Conditions:
The 11 sites included in the Transport for Ireland Local Links initiative are set out above. This offer is valid 1-31 May 2025. Free admission to fee- paying OPW Heritage sites is granted upon presentation of valid free travel pass or TFI Local Link ticket. The offer of free admission for Senior Citizens applies on an individual basis, and free admission does not apply to accompanying group members who are not Senior Citizens.
