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GPOWitness History
Business Contact Details
O’Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1
Postcode D01WR86
Tel +353 (0) 1 8169538
Email
Web
Business Contact John Horgan
Experience Description
GPOWitness History is a brand new visitor experience opening March 29th
2016 in the historical GPO building, O’Connell Street, Dublin. This will be
a highly interactive and immersive exhibition which will focus on the 1916
rising and also how Ireland has developed since. Self – guided audio headsets
are available in various continental languages. The tour includes touch screens,
real artefacts, videos, dress sets and memory walls which will further enhance
the visitor experience. Visitors can relax afterwards in the café and retail store.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price €10; groups over ten people should book in advance.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Offered Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Bookings/Rates Contact
Carla Kelly
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Open year round 0900-1730hrs (last admission 1630hrs), closed Dec
24th/25th/26th and Easter Sunday. Duration of experience; 1hr 30mins
to include café and retail experience.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
The attraction is wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. Café and retail experience on site.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
GPOWitness history is located on O’Connell Street in Dublin city centre
with numerous hotels within walking distance.
Other Experiences Nearby
Guinness Storehouse (5-10 minute drive), Old Jameson Distillery
(5-10 minute drive), Glasnevin Cemetery (10-15 minute drive)
Glasnevin Cemetery
GuidedWalking Tour & Museum
Business Contact Details
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Finglas Road, Dublin 11
GPS N 53° 22.190 W 006°16.613
Tel +353 (0)1 8826500
Email or
Web
Business Contact Ann Kilcoyne
Experience Description
Recent winner of Tourism Industry awards ‘Best Cultural Experience’; this
engages visitors in a guided walking tour with highly experienced guide,
through the cemetery. It offers a fascinating walk through time, visiting
the graves of those who helped shape modern Ireland. Founded in 1832
by Daniel O’Connell, the tour includes a visit to his tomb, located beneath
his 168ft iconic tower, along with many other famous historical figures
buried there.With over 1.5 million Dubliners, there are plenty of stories
to tell. The experience includes a dramatic re-enactment where an actor
in period costume recites a famous speech. Allow 90 mins for tour + extra
to visit Museum, shop and café.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
Standard Retail Price 2015 €12.00 Includes 10% café discount & €5.00
towards genealogy record search
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Offered
Yes (Min group numbers 10 pax. <10 pax can join public tours)
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
Aideen Stapleton
Email
Tel +353 (0)1 8826500
Opening Details
Open year round, 7 days. 1000-1700hrs.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
No min/max age. All areas except Daniel O Connell Crypt are wheelchair
accessible. Comfortable outdoor clothing to suit weather advised. Coach park
onsite. Café, shop and restrooms onsite.
Public Transport
Serviced by Dublin Bus Nos 40, 140 from O Connell St.
and Red City Sightseeing Bus (Blue route)
Other Experiences Nearby
The National Botanic Gardens (adjacent, 3 mins walk), Jameson Distillery
& Guinness Storehouse (5km – 30-40 mins walk)
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