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Walk in the Footsteps of Ancient Monks
Business Details
C/O Holycross Abbey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
GPS 52.639 – 7.868
T +353 (0) 86 1665869
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Business Contact John Bourke
Experience
Here visitors can enjoy a guided tour of a restored 12th Century Cistercian
Abbey.
Walk in the footsteps of ancient monks; see up close the Relics of the
True Cross of Christ that gave the Abbey and village its name, share a
secret at the ‘Whispering Arch’ where your voice magically travels around
the carved stone doorway, ring Ireland’s oldest church bell, or simply relax in
the tranquil surroundings of the Abbey as it stands proudly overlooking the
majestic River Suir.
Guided tours in English.
Duration – Approx.40 mins, tour guide tailors tour to suit time/needs
of visitors
Pricing
€4pp donation accepted
No minimum number, max number 50
Tour Operator Rate As above
FIT Rate As above
Ad Hoc Group Rate As above
Tour Series Rate As above
Group Bookings Contact John Bourke
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T +353 (0) 86 1665869(Marie)
Opening Details & Refreshment
Tour guides available 0900-1900hrs – all year around
Tours scheduled twice weekly, Sunday andWednesday at 1400hrs,
also available all year by request
Pub serving tea/coffee, lunch and bar food adjoining the Abbey
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach & car parking on site
Ramp available if required for access
Transport
Bus Éireann & Irish Rail –
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 2 hrs
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Thurles (10 mins)
Experiences Nearby
Farney Castle (5 mins)
Rock of Cashel (15 mins)
Mythological and Archaeological
Tours of Ireland’s Sacred Centre
Business Details
Hill of Uisneach, Lunestown, Loughnavallley, Co.Westmeath
GPS N 53.48381W 007.55606
Postcode N91 D7XW
T +353 (0) 87 7189550
+353 (0) 87 9803751
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Business Contact Justin Moffatt
Experience
Uisneach provides a memorable guided experience through 5000 years of
Ireland’s history, archaeology, myth and folklore. Special features of the tour
include the Royal Palace, St Patrick’s Bed and the famous Catstone the portal
to Mide the 5th provence of Ireland and one of two national monuments
on site. Uisneach is one of the five Royal Sites of Ireland and it is on the
governments ‘tentative list’ for UNESCOWorld Heritage status.
Duration: 90 mins-120 mins
Pricing
€10pp
The guides can cater for tours of up to 50 people.
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate No
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings Contact Justin Moffatt
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T +353 (0) 87 9803751
Opening Details & Refreshment
FIT Seasonal dates – May & Oct: Sat & Sun 1300hrs
June-Sept:Wed-Sun 1300hrs
Private group tours 7days/all year
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach and car parking facilities on site.
Waterproof & sensible footwear & clothing is essential as is suitable
protective rain ware. The tour is hilly terrain thus a moderate level of physical
fitness is necessary.
Transport
Nearest Airport
Dublin – 1 hr 30 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Mullingar (15 mins)
Experiences Nearby
Athlone Castle (25 mins)
Kilbeggan Distillery (14 mins)
Belvedere House Park & Gardens (15 mins)
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