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Hill of Uisneach – Mythological
and Archaelogical Tours of Ireland’s
Sacred Centre
Business Contact Details
Hill of Uisneach Management Ltd, Lunestown House,
Loughnavalley, CoWestmeath
GPS N 53.48381 / W 007.55606
Postcode N91 D7XW
Tel +353 (0) 87 3207619 [Alan] or +353 (0) 87 7189550 [Tours]
Email
Web
Business Contact Alan Hill
Experience Description
Uisneach provides a memorable guided experience through 5,000 years of
Ireland’s history, archaeology, myth and folklore. Known widely as the centre
of Ireland the 150 acre sacred site gives the country its official name Eire
(from the goddess Eiru who rests on the hill). Tour includes the Royal Palace,
St Patrick’s Bed and the famous Catstone portal to Mide the 5th province
of Ireland. Uisneach is one of the five Royal Sites of Ireland and it is on the
Government’s ‘tentative list’ for UNESCOWorld Heritage status. New Visitor
Centre opens end July 2016.
Tour: 1hr 30mins – 2 hrs.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 €10 per person (children under 12 free).
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate No
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates No
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Email
Tel +353 (0) 87 3207619
Opening Details
Season: 1st April-31st Oct. Daily Tour at 1300hrs. Private tours upon request.
Centre Open: 1000-1600hrs
Shoulder/off season private tours available on request.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. Guides can cater for groups of up to 50 people.
Sensible footwear essential. Moderate level of fitness necessary but provision
can be made for shorter tour. Café on site; picnics can also be arranged.
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Mullingar – 15 minutes drive
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport 1hr 10mins
Other Experiences Nearby
Kilbeggan Distillery – 14 minutes drive
Belvedere House Park & Gardens, Mullingar – 15 minutes drive
Dunleckney Maltings
Business Contact Details
Dunleckney Maltings, c/o Carlow Brewing Company,
Muine Bheag Business Park, Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow
GPS 52.7069540,-6.9545100
Tel +353 (0) 59 9720509
Email
Web
Business Contact Amanda Murray
Experience Description
Dunleckney Maltings was originally built as a water powered brewery, later
becoming a significant Malthouse. The tradition of craft brewing using old
original recipes and locally sourced ingredients was revived by the O’Hara’s
in Carlow, now one of the largest craft breweries in the country. Here we will
walk you through history on our guided tour and you get to experience the
art of malting and what life as a maltster was like. At the end you can sit back
and relax in our tasting bar and enjoy a sample of your choice of one of the
O’Hara’s locally brewed beers. Guided tour: 1hr.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 Guided tour €12; Self-Guided €10
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes – Min. group size 5; max. 25. Pre-booking
essential.
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
March-Oct: Mon-Sun, 1000-1700hrs; November-February: 1100-1600hrs.
Last admission 1 hour before closing. Café open off season from 1000-
1600hrs.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Car and coach parking available. Fully accessible site. Visitors under 18 years of
age must be accompanied by an adult. A soft drink will be served for under 18
year olds. Café on site.
Public Transport
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport 1hr 30mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Leighlinbridge – 5 minutes drive
Borris – 10 minutes drive
Carlow Town – 15 minutes drive
Other Experiences Nearby
Carlow Brewing Company – 5 minute drive
Kilkenny City – 25 minute drive
The BarrowWay – 2 minute drive
Borris House – 17 minute drive
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