Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Discover Athlone Castle and Luan Gallery where History and Art come alive Business Details Athlone Castle, St. Peter’s Square, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, N37 A6D7 T  + 353 (0) 90 644 2130 E  info@athlonecastle.ie W  www.athlonecastle.ie Business Contact  Carmel Duffy, Manager Experience Explore Athlone Castle on a self-guided or guided tour of the visitor centre, castle keep and castle grounds with stunning elevated views of Athlone and the River Shannon in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. Visiting groups can also avail of a guided tour of Luan Art Gallery, subject to availability. A complimentary audio-guide is available in 7 languages including English are available on request. Duration 45-60mins Pricing Adult € 8, Senior/Student € 6. Min. Group 10, Max. 52. All group bookings require advance booking. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rate  Yes Group bookings Contact  Carmel Duffy E  carmel.duffy@westmeathcoco.ie T  + 353 (0) 90 644 2130 Opening Details & Refreshment Jan-Feb:Wed-Sat 1100-1700hrs, Sun 1200-1700hrs; Mar-May: Tues-Sat 1030-1730hrs, Sun 1130-1730hrs; Jun-Aug: Mon-Sat 1030-1800hrs, Sun 1100-1800hrs; Sep-Oct: Tues-Sat 1030-1730hrs, Sun 1130-1730hrs; Nov-Dec:Wed-Sat 1100-1700hrs, Sun 1200-1700hrs Teas/Coffees & snacks are available. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking available. Lift in visitor centre. Athlone castle is located on an elevated site and access is via a ramp. Groups with mobility issues are advised to have assistants with them. Nearest Airport Dublin- 1hr 20mins Nearest Accommodation Hub Athlone Town (immediate vicinity) – www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Sean’s Bar – oldest pub in Ireland – (3mins walk) – www.seansbar.ie Clonmacnoise (30mins) – www.heritageireland.ie/en/midlands-eastcoast/clonmacnoise Kilbeggan Distillery Experience (25mins) – www.kilbeggandistillery.com Fethard Horse Country Experience Business Details The Tholsel, Main Street, Fethard, Co.Tipperary E91 R652 T  +353 (0) 52 613 0439 E  enquiries@fhcexperience.ie W  www.fhcexperience.ie Business Contact  Shannon Forrest Experience A visit to ‘Fethard Horse Country Experience’ starts with a 10mins audio visual called ‘Fethard As It Was and As It is’ which depicts the medieval history and present day culture in Fethard. Visitors are guided upstairs to where the interactive museum is housed and can enjoy a brief introduction by the Welcome Guides. This is a self-guided experience; visitors are free to meander through the entire museum to explore the archaeology, history and equine heritage of Fethard. Once they are finished, guests are welcome to walk onto the C13th Holy Trinity Church Grounds and part of the medieval walls. All visitors receive a memento pamphlet of their visit to FHC Experience. English speaking materials available at present. Duration 1hr Pricing Standard Retail Price  Adult € 7 Children under 16 € 3 Min 10pax Max 55 pax Advance Booking required, English speaking guides are available upon request, at an additional cost. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  No Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  Shannon Forrest E shannon@fhcexperience.ie T  +353 (0) 52 613 0439 Opening Details & Refreshment Tue-Sat and Bank Holiday’s 1000-1600 (Winter Season), Tue-Sun and Bank Holiday’s 1000-1600 (Summer Season); Closed Dec 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and Jan 1st. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Free on street-car parking available. 1 large Coach parking bay, must be booked in advance.Wheelchair Accessible Lift available with access to all floors. Light Refreshments available on site to purchase, many cafés located close by. Minimum age 7 years to participate. Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin City Other Experiences Nearby Rock of Cashel – (22mins drive) – http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/rockofcashel/ Cahir Castle – (25mins drive) – http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/cahircastle/ Holycross Abbey – (33mins drive) – http://www.holycrossabbey.ie/ 64