Making memories with Heritage Ireland
Dates
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.
We invite you to enjoy more than 6,000 years of history at one of our many ancient and enchanting sites across Ireland.
Take time out to make memories with family and friends, where the ghosts of past worlds walk alongside us. Discover the remains of prehistoric tombs, imagine the thrill of defending a castle or wonder what was on the menu at the great medieval banqueting halls. No matter what your interests, experiencing these remarkable places will leave a lasting impression. And that’s not all – see the wonderful array of events we have lined up to keep you busy through Easter and beyond.
Please see the list below with all the opening dates of our sites:
| Name | 2023 OPENING |
| Altamont Gardens | All year |
| Annes Grove | 31/03/23 to 22/09/23 |
| Áras an Uachtaráin | Saturdays only and subject to change |
| Arbour Hill Cemetery | All year |
| Ardfert Cathedral | 17/03/23 to 27/09/23 |
| Askeaton Castle | Closed due to works |
| Athenry Castle | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Aughnanure Castle | 02/03/23 to 12/11/23 |
| Ballyhack Castle | 04/05/23 to 23/08/23 |
| Battle of the Boyne | All year |
| Boyle Abbey | 17/03/23 to 20/09/23 |
| Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre | All year |
| Cahir Castle | All year |
| Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery | Works (tbc from autumn only) |
| Casino Marino | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Castletown | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Céide Fields Visitor Centre | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Charles Fort | All year |
| Clonmacnoise | All year |
| Corlea Trackway | 17/03/23 to 03/10/23 |
| Custom House VC | All year |
| Derrynane House | 17/03/23 to 10/12/23 |
| Desmond Castle (Adare) | 01/06/23 to 30/09/23 |
| Desmond Castle (Kinsale) | Closed due to works |
| Desmond Castle (Newcastle West) | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Donegal Castle | All year |
| Doneraile | 31/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Dublin Castle | All year |
| Dún Aonghasa | All year |
| Dungarvan Castle | 25/5/23 to 02/10/23 |
| Dunmore Cave | Closed due to works |
| Emo Court | Open year round – house closed for renovations |
| Ennis Friary | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Farmleigh | 17/03/23 to 30/12/23 |
| Ferns Castle | 04/05/23 to 27/09/23 |
| Fota Arboretum and Gardens | All year |
| Garden of Remembrance | All year |
| Garinish Island | 01/04/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Glebe Gallery | 07-15/04/23, 28/5 to 05/11/23 |
| Glendalough Visitor Centre | All year |
| Government Buildings | Saturdays only |
| Grangegorman Military Cemetery | All year |
| Heywood Gardens | All year |
| Hill of Tara | All year |
| Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh | All year |
| Irish National War Memorial Gardens | All year |
| Iveagh Gardens | All year |
| Jerpoint Abbey | 17/03/23 to 06/12/23 |
| JFK Arboreteum | All year |
| Kells Priory | 08/06/23 to 03/09/23 |
| Kilkenny Castle | All year |
| Kilmacurragh | All year |
| Kilmainham Gaol | All year |
| Listowel Castle | 25/05/23 to 30/09/23 |
| Lough Gur | All year |
| Loughcrew | 25/05/23 to 03/09/23 |
| Maynooth Castle | 25/05/23 to 30/09/23 |
| National Botanic Gardens | All year |
| Newmills | 01/06/23 to 02/10/23 |
| Old Mellifont Abbey | 25/05/23 to 03/09/23 |
| Ormond Castle | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Parke’s Castle | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Pearse Museum | All year |
| Phoenix Park | All year |
| Phoenix Park – People’s Flower Garden | All year |
| Phoenix Park Visitor Centre | All year |
| Portumna Castle | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Rathcroghan | All year |
| Rathfarnham Castle | All year |
| Reginalds Tower | All year |
| Rock of Cashel | All year |
| Roscrea Heritage | Easter to 27/09/23 |
| Ross Castle | 03/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Royal Hospital Kilmainham | All year |
| Scattery Island | 19/05/23 to 21/09/23 |
| Sceilg Mhicíl | 12/05/23 to 01/10/23 |
| Sligo Abbey | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| St. Audoen’s Church | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 (TBC if opening) |
| St. Mary’s Church | 04/05/23 to 30/08/23 |
| St. Stephen’s Green | All year |
| Swiss Cottage | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| The Mainguard | 17/03/23 to 30/09/23 |
| Tintern Abbey | 17/03/23 to 05/11/23 |
| Trim Castle | All year but weekends only outside of 11/02/23 to 05/11/23 |
